Supported Platforms
localWiki is a native desktop application built with Tauri. It runs on all major desktop operating systems.
Operating Systems
| Platform | Minimum Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10 (1809+) | WebView2 runtime required (bundled with Windows 11) |
| macOS | macOS 12 (Monterey) | Universal binary — runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel |
| Ubuntu | 22.04 LTS | libwebkit2gtk-4.1 required |
| Fedora | 38 | webkit2gtk4.1 required |
| Arch Linux | Rolling release | webkit2gtk-4.1 available via pacman |
Architectures
| Architecture | Windows | macOS | Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| x64 (AMD64) | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| ARM64 (AArch64) | Not supported | Supported (Apple Silicon) | Not supported |
System Requirements
- RAM — 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
- Disk — 200 MB for the application, plus space for your wiki database
- Network — Not required for local use. LAN sync needs a local network. WAN relay needs an internet connection.
Installing on Linux
On Debian-based distributions, install the required dependency before running localWiki:
sudo apt install libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0On Fedora:
sudo dnf install webkit2gtk4.1localWiki checks for updates automatically on launch. You can manually check for updates and install them from Settings > About.
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