BookStack
Simple & Free Wiki Software
What is BookStack?
BookStack is a simple, self-hosted, easy-to-use platform for organizing and storing information. It's designed to be intuitive, with content organized into Books, Chapters, and Pages.
Key Features
- Organized into Books, Chapters, Pages
- WYSIWYG and Markdown editing
- Full-text search
- Multi-language support
- Role-based permissions
- LDAP/SAML authentication
- API for automation
Deployment on Moltern
BookStack can be deployed on Moltern with a single click. Moltern handles:
- Automatic SSL/TLS certificates via Let's Encrypt
- Persistent storage for content, uploads, and configuration
- Automatic MariaDB provisioning and database wiring
- Generated app key and secure handling for the admin credentials you enter
- Container orchestration with automatic restarts
Initial Login
Moltern initializes BookStack with:
| Value | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| The admin email you entered during deploy | |
| Password | The value you entered during deploy |
Enter an admin email and password during deploy. Use those credentials for the first login.
Getting Started
- Navigate to the Services page in Moltern
- Search for "BookStack"
- Click Deploy
- Enter the initial admin email and password
- Access your instance via the provided URL
Configuration
After deployment, configure BookStack through its web interface. First startup can take a few minutes while the database and persistent config directory are initialized.