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Kiwix
Offline content server for ZIM files. Serve Wikipedia, Stack Overflow, and more without internet.
About Kiwix
Kiwix is an offline content server that lets you host Wikipedia, Stack Overflow, Khan Academy, TED talks, and thousands of other resources as ZIM files on your local network. Accessible via browser with full-text search. Used globally in schools, remote areas, and for emergency preparedness where internet is unavailable.
Key Features
- Serve ZIM files over HTTP on your local network
- Full-text search across all hosted content
- Wikipedia, Stack Overflow, Khan Academy, and more available as ZIMs
- Official Docker image on GHCR
- Used by schools, ships, remote clinics, and emergency services
Self-Hosting Notes
Docker: ghcr.io/kiwix/kiwix-serve. Mount ZIM files in /data. Runs on any port. No database needed. GPL-3.0.
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