Best Open-Source Knowledge Management Software

Add searchable text to scanned PDFs

Build, test, and document UI components in isolation.

A knowledge management tool for personal knowledge base and note-taking

Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, and more

A hierarchical note taking application

A note-taking and knowledge management tool

Documenting architectural decisions for better software development

AI-powered chatbot for Obsidian

Open-source collaborative wiki and documentation software

Create project documentation with Markdown

A collaborative, markdown‑based knowledge base for growing teams

A note-taking app for networked thought

AI-powered answer engine that turns questions into instant insights

Open-source Document Lifecycle Management platform

Turn paper clutter into searchable digital archives on your own server

Generate diagrams and flowcharts from text

A minimalistic static site generator powered by Vue and Markdown

All-in-one workspace for notes and knowledge management

Workspace RAG platform for teams and operators

A modern, self‑hosted wiki for developers and small teams