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Install localWiki

Set up the local-first vault for your team's secrets and setup docs.

Requires Windows 10 or later. x64 architecture.

Step 01

Download

Click the download button above to get the localWiki installer (.exe). Save it anywhere convenient.

Step 02

Install

Run the installer and click Next to begin. Installation takes about 10 seconds. Click Next again when it finishes.

localWiki installer welcome screen
Step 03

Allow Network Access

Windows Firewall will ask if localWiki can access your network. This is required for peer discovery and sync. Click Allow.

Windows Firewall prompt asking to allow localWiki network access
Step 04

First Launch

Set your master password. This is the only key to your vault. It never leaves your device. Back up the recovery phrase shown on screen.

localWiki master password setup screen
Step 05

You’re In

Your vault is ready. Add your canonical secrets, attach the setup context, and start replacing the chat-and-paste-link workflow.

localWiki main editor view

SmartScreen Warning (Rare)

On some systems, Windows SmartScreen may flag localWiki as an unrecognized app. If this happens, click “More info” then “Run anyway.” This is normal for new, independent software.

Your vault is encrypted with Argon2id + AES-256-GCM, and your data stays on your device. Always.

Questions? Mail the team