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The original was posted on /r/selfhosted by /u/Aruscha on 2026-03-17 21:59:32+00:00.
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for a self-hosted documentation solution for my homelab. I’ve looked at options like Wiki.js and Docmost, but I’m not fully convinced yet.
What I’m trying to build is more than just basic documentation — I want a central knowledge base for my setup:
- What services are running where?
- How did I install/deploy things (e.g. Docker, Ansible, etc.)?
- Why did I make certain decisions?
- How are components connected (networks, dependencies, etc.)?
The goal is to have something I can revisit months later and still understand what I built and how to reproduce it.
Nice to have:
- solid structure (tags, categories, etc.)
- API or automation options (e.g. integration with Ansible or similar tools)
- low maintenance overhead
Any recommendations or real-world setups that have worked well for you?
I’d also appreciate examples of how you organize your documentation.
Thanks!
I have been running Wiki.js for about 6 months and it has been solid. The WYSIWYG editor is decent, but the markdown editor is where it shines. SQLite backend means zero extra services to manage.
One thing to consider: Wiki.js 3.0 has been "coming soon" for years. The 2.x branch works fine but development has stalled. Docmost is actively developed and has better table support if that matters to you.
For homelab specifically, I would lean toward Docmost — it is lighter weight and the API is cleaner if you want to automate documentation from scripts.