The LocalWiki software is a web application you install on a server. If you're not familiar with this process but want to start a LocalWiki project in your community (and there isn't already one there) check out the FAQ!
You might find our short installation walkthrough video helpful if you're not completely familiar with this process.
LocalWiki is available as a prebuilt package for Ubuntu 10.04 LTS or newer.
Just open a terminal and run these commands:
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That's it! Follow the prompts to configure LocalWiki.
Next, be sure to read up on how to start a successful project and add your new project to the LocalWiki Directory!
See the administrative documentation for more info. Have a problem with installation? Ask for help on IRC #localwiki on freenode.net or email contact@localwiki.org
If you have the option, we strongly recommend installing LocalWiki on Ubuntu 10.04 newer. It makes both installing and keeping LocalWiki up to date much easier.
If you still want to install on a different operating system, please see our development site.
Find a LocalWiki project in your area and collaborate with others to make it happen.
Our software is free and open-source. Check out our developer site for detailed instructions about how to get the software and contribute.
In 2004 we started the Davis Wiki, an experimental project to collect and share interesting information about the town of Davis, California, editable by anyone, that soon became the world's largest and most vibrant community wiki.
Today the residents of Davis use it for everything from learning about local news and local history to helping return lost pets to their owners — and it's become the largest, most used media source in the city. In a week, nearly half of residents use the Davis Wiki; in a month, nearly everyone uses it. And 1 in 7 residents contribute material to the Davis Wiki.
We want to help as many communities as possible realize the full potential of such an amazing, collaborative information resource.
