Deploy TiddlyWiki on Your Own Server

TiddlyWiki is a personal wiki and a non-linear notebook for organising and sharing complex information

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What is TiddlyWiki?

TiddlyWiki is a personal wiki and a non-linear notebook for organising and sharing complex information. It is an open-source single page application wiki in the form of a single HTML file that includes CSS, JavaScript, and the content. It is designed to be easy to customize and re-shape depending on application. It facilitates re-use of content by dividing it into small pieces called Tiddlers.

Self-Host TiddlyWiki

Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.

Install Docker

Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.

curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Configure

Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.

Service Name*

Domain*

General

Max Memory*

Deploy

Copy the configuration and run it on your server.

services:
  tiddlywiki:
    image: nicolaw/tiddlywiki
    environment:
      NODE_MEM: "400"
      TW_PASSWORD: ""
      TW_USERNAME: anonymous
    volumes:
      - tiddlywiki-data:/var/lib/tiddlywiki
volumes:
  tiddlywiki-data: {}

Then run:

docker compose up -d

Access

Once started, access your app at http://localhost:8080

Why Self-Host TiddlyWiki?

Full Data Ownership

Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.

No Monthly Fees

Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.

Complete Control

Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.

Privacy & Compliance

Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.

Technical Details

Docker Image

nicolaw/tiddlywiki

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