localWiki
localWiki is a local first documentation tool for developers that keeps your wiki pages, project keys, and secrets encrypted on your machine. No cloud accounts. No SaaS subscriptions. Your data never leaves your device unless you explicitly share it over peer-to-peer sync.
Why localWiki?
Most documentation tools require you to trust a third-party server with your team’s sensitive information. localWiki flips that model. Everything is stored in an encrypted SQLite database on your local disk, protected by a master password that never leaves your machine.
- Encrypted wiki — All content is AES-256 encrypted at rest. Pages, keys, and secrets are decrypted only in memory.
- Offline by default — Works without an internet connection. No spinners, no loading states, no downtime.
- P2P sync — Share pages with teammates over direct peer-to-peer connections. No relay server required for local networks.
- Developer vault — Store project keys, API tokens, and environment variables alongside your documentation.
- Cross-platform — Native desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux built with Tauri.
Who is it for?
localWiki is built for developer teams who care about data ownership. If you work with sensitive credentials, internal architecture docs, or project secrets and want an offline wiki for developers that doesn’t phone home, localWiki is for you.
How these docs are organized
| Section | What you’ll find |
|---|---|
| Getting Started | Installation, first launch, and a 5-minute quickstart |
| Pages | Creating, editing, organizing, and sharing wiki pages |
| Workspaces | Grouping pages and keys into logical containers |
| Project Keys | Managing API keys and environment variables |
| Secrets Vault | Storing sensitive credentials |
| Sync & Relay | P2P sync configuration and relay server setup |
| Security | Encryption details, threat model, and audit info |
localWiki is in active development. These docs cover the latest stable release. If something is missing or wrong, open an issue on GitHub.