Self-Hosted Knowledge Base Apps
The xCloud OneClick catalogue has 58 self-hosted knowledge base apps you can deploy in one click. Pick an app, a domain and a server, and xCloud deploys its containers, volumes, any credentials its template generates and HTTPS; xCloud runs the server and the deployment, and you own the application and its data.
In the catalogue's own words: Linkwarden — Collects, organises and archives links as full page snapshots and PDFs, so a bookmark still works after the page is gone. Miniflux — Minimalist self-hosted RSS reader with full-text search, keyboard shortcuts and a mobile-first reading experience. Memos — Lightweight self-hosted note-taking and knowledge base app with markdown support, tags and private posts. BookStack — A wiki organised into shelves, books, chapters and pages, with WYSIWYG and Markdown editing and full-text search across everything. Moodle — The learning management system behind a large share of the world's online courses, with assignments, quizzes, grading and cohort management. Wiki.js — A modern wiki with Markdown, WYSIWYG and AsciiDoc editors, Git-backed storage and granular permissions. Linkding — A fast, minimal bookmark manager with tagging, full-text search, bulk editing and browser extensions.
Every tile below links to that app's own page, with what its template sets up and the server plan it is sold on.
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LinkwardenCollects, organises and archives links as full page snapshots and PDFs, so a bookmark still works after the page is gone.
MinifluxMinimalist self-hosted RSS reader with full-text search, keyboard shortcuts and a mobile-first reading experience.
MemosLightweight self-hosted note-taking and knowledge base app with markdown support, tags and private posts.
BookStackA wiki organised into shelves, books, chapters and pages, with WYSIWYG and Markdown editing and full-text search across everything.
MoodleThe learning management system behind a large share of the world's online courses, with assignments, quizzes, grading and cohort management.
Wiki.jsA modern wiki with Markdown, WYSIWYG and AsciiDoc editors, Git-backed storage and granular permissions.
LinkdingA fast, minimal bookmark manager with tagging, full-text search, bulk editing and browser extensions.
ShioriA simple bookmark manager that saves a readable, offline copy of every page you keep, available as both a web app and a CLI.
Trilium NotesA hierarchical note application built for large personal knowledge bases, with note cloning, scripting and strong linking between notes.
BlinkoA privacy-first AI note tool that captures thoughts instantly in Markdown and lets you search them in natural language using retrieval-augmented generation.
FreshRSSA fast, self-hosted RSS and Atom aggregator with filters, labels, extensions and an API the popular mobile readers speak.
EtherpadA real-time collaborative editor where everyone types in the same document at once, with authorship colours and full revision history.
ArchiveBoxOpen-source self-hosted web archiving for saving URLs as durable HTML, PDF, screenshots, media, and searchable snapshots.
DumbPadSimple self-hosted notepad with multiple pads, Markdown, page history, and shared-PIN protection.
HedgeDocReal-time collaborative Markdown notes for teams, documentation, and knowledge sharing.
ReadeckSelf-hosted read-it-later and article archiving app. Save articles, read them later in a focused library, and use the official browser extensions.
SilverBulletProgrammable, browser-based Markdown knowledge base with wiki links, tasks, queries, templates, and Space Lua customization.
SiYuanPrivacy-first knowledge workspace with block references, backlinks, databases, flashcards, PDF annotation, APIs, plugins, and optional AI integrations.
YarrLightweight self-hosted RSS and Atom feed reader with folders, search, starring, and OPML import/export.
CommaFeedA Google Reader-style RSS reader with folders, starred items, keyboard shortcuts and an API the mobile clients talk to.
KarakeepA bookmark archive that keeps a full-text-searchable copy and a screenshot of every page you save, so the link surviving stops being the point.
RSS-BridgeGenerates RSS and Atom feeds for sites that refuse to publish one, using hundreds of maintained bridges kept current by the project.
ShaarliA database-free bookmark manager for saving, tagging, searching and sharing links, stored in flat files and fast on the smallest server.
Note MarkFast, minimal Markdown notes in the browser, with folders, sharing, attachments, a scratch pad and built-in user accounts.
flatnotesDatabase-free Markdown notes with full-text search and tags, stored as plain files you can read, sync or back up with anything.
LinkAceA bookmark archive with lists, tags, full-text search and link monitoring, so a dead link tells you instead of quietly rotting.
SlashOpen-source, self-hosted bookmark manager and short-link workspace with tags, collections and team sharing.
XWikiDeploy XWiki on xCloud with managed HTTPS, private PostgreSQL, and verified restart-safe wiki records.
DocmostDeploy Docmost on xCloud with managed HTTPS, private PostgreSQL and Redis, real-time collaborative editing, and verified restart-safe pages and uploads.
An Otter WikiSelf-hosted collaborative wiki with Markdown editing and preview, full page history backed by Git, and site-wide read/write/upload access levels for anonymous, registered or approved users.
RSSHubGenerate RSS feeds for websites that do not provide them, protected by a private access key and per-route authorization codes.
WallabagSelf-hosted read-it-later service that saves web pages for distraction-free reading, tagging, full-text search, and offline access.
Open NotebookSelf-hosted AI research notebook for sources, notes and podcasts, with your choice of LLM provider and HTTPS on xCloud.
LetterFeedTurns newsletters in an IMAP mailbox into a per-sender Atom feed plus a combined master feed.
Colanode ServerSelf-hosted sync backend for the Colanode collaborative workspace — accounts, pages, real-time sync and file uploads.
FavedA private, open-source bookmark manager with nested tags, instant search and imports from browsers, Raindrop and Pocket.
DokuWikiA simple, file-based wiki with page history, access control lists and a large plugin ecosystem, needing no database.
RSSBoxA self-hosted RSS processor that fetches, translates, summarizes and filters feeds, then republishes them as new feeds.
CrumbsA self-hosted Markdown note-taking app with tags, image attachments and an installable, offline-capable web app, with optional multi-user sign-in through Google, GitHub or OpenID Connect.
AlexandrieA self-hosted, open-source Markdown knowledge base with an extended editor (LaTeX, diagrams, snippets), nested folders, public-link sharing and installable web-app support, backed by MySQL and S3-compatible file storage.
CTFdThe Capture The Flag platform for running security competitions, training events, and classroom challenges, with challenges, teams, a live scoreboard, and file uploads up to 512 MB.
AnchorAn offline-first, self-hosted note-taking app under the AGPL-3.0 license with a rich text editor, tags, attachments, sharing, version history and reminders, running as a single container with embedded PostgreSQL.
LinguaCafeSelf-hosted language-learning reader: import books, articles and subtitles, look up words in dictionaries, and track vocabulary with spaced review.
RoteOpen-source personal note-taking app for capturing quick thoughts, with passkey sign-in, public note sharing and an open API.
DailyTxTA self-hosted encrypted journal with a calendar, Markdown editor, tags, search and file attachments, where each account uses its own encryption key.
DSpaceOpen-source repository platform for publishing, preserving and sharing theses, articles, datasets and institutional collections, with a web interface, REST API and search.
Zen NotesKeyboard-first self-hosted Markdown notes app that keeps every note as a plain .md file in a vault, with wiki links, tasks, search and a browser editor.
PoznoteSelf-hosted note-taking app with rich-text and Markdown notes, folders, tags, attachments, search, sharing and reminders, stored in a single SQLite database.
FaridoonA self-hosted site for saving and publishing favourite chat quotes, with accounts, moderators and an approval queue, backed by a private MySQL database.
DnoteA command-line notebook with an optional sync server: write and search notes from the terminal and sync them across your devices through your own endpoint.
Many NotesSelf-hosted Markdown note-taking app with vaults, templates, links, backlinks, tags, typo-tolerant search and live updates.
Tiny Tiny RSSA self-hosted, web-based news feed reader and aggregator with filters, labels, keyboard shortcuts, plugins and a background updater.
LeafWikiA lightweight self-hosted Markdown wiki with a page tree and full-text search, running as a single container with SQLite and no separate database.
eLabFTWOpen-source electronic lab notebook and laboratory inventory manager for experiments, protocols, samples and team records.
ZensicalA modern static site generator for project documentation that turns Markdown into a site and rebuilds it whenever the content changes.
RanetoA Markdown knowledge base that serves a folder of plain files as a searchable wiki, with an optional built-in web editor and no database.
CodeX DocsFree documentation and knowledge-base site built on the Editor.js block editor, with public pages, nested page structure and a password-protected editor.
tinyfeedA feed aggregator that turns a list of RSS, Atom and JSON feeds into one fast, static web page, rebuilt every hour.
What is self-hosted knowledge base software?
Knowledge base software stores notes, documentation and reference material so a person or a team can write it once and find it again. Self-hosted means you run it on a server you control instead of using it as a service hosted by its vendor: the application, its database and the files it stores sit on that server, so you decide where the data lives, who can reach it and when to move to a new release. The work that usually comes with that, provisioning the server, running the containers and putting HTTPS in front of the app, is what a OneClick deploy takes on.
Frequently Asked Questions
About hosting knowledge base apps on xCloud.
Which server size do I need for a self-hosted knowledge base app?
Each app's page lists the resource floor from its OneClick template and the plan it is sold on. Templates that ask for 2 GB of RAM or less are sold on Cloud VPS 6 GB (6 GB RAM, 4 vCPU cores, 100 GB NVMe SSD); templates that ask for 4 GB or more are sold on Cloud VPS 16 GB (16 GB RAM, 6 vCPU cores, 200 GB NVMe SSD). Several apps can share one server as long as it has the RAM and CPU headroom.
How much does it cost to host Knowledge Base apps on xCloud?
Cloud VPS 6 GB is $24.99 a month and Cloud VPS 16 GB is $59.99 a month, at a flat monthly price. You pay for the server, so apps that share one server share its price.
Who owns the data in a self-hosted knowledge base app?
You do. The app, its database and its volumes live on the server you chose, under your own account, whether that is an xCloud Cloud VPS or a server you connect yourself. xCloud runs the server and the deployment; the application and its data stay yours, and nothing is routed through a shared multi-tenant service.
Are Knowledge Base apps upgraded automatically?
No. A OneClick template pins its app image by immutable digest, so new installations use the pinned release and existing sites are not upgraded for you. Back up first, read the upstream release notes, then update the image on your own schedule.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. There is no lock-in — cancel any time. Hosting is billed monthly and charged for what you actually use, so when you delete the server the unused balance is refunded to your account, less up to 10% in payment-processing fees.