What is ProWiki?

ProWiki offers comprehensive and fully managed MediaWiki hosting, designed for organizations seeking a modern, scalable, and secure wiki solution. Built and maintained by seasoned MediaWiki experts, it ensures seamless setup and ongoing management, freeing teams from technical burdens. ProWiki enables users to configure and customize their wikis with an intuitive admin panel, select from various themes, activate over 100 extensions, and maintain control over permissions and privacy.

Engineered for versatility, ProWiki supports unlimited users and pages, provides structured data capabilities through Semantic MediaWiki or Wikibase, and emphasizes privacy and anti-spam measures. Its cloud hosting is GDPR-compliant and features automated updates, priority support, and robust security protocols, making it the preferred choice for organizations that value reliability, scalability, and data sovereignty.

Features

Unlimited Users & Pages: No restrictions on the number of users or pages created within the wiki.
Visual Editing: Integrated visual editor alongside wikitext editing for user-friendly content creation.
Admin Panel: Intuitive interface for configuring settings, themes, permission management, and extension activation.
Private Wiki Support: Option to create private, access-controlled wikis for sensitive data and internal collaboration.
Structured Data: Support for Semantic MediaWiki and Wikibase to manage and query structured information.
Automated Updates: Regular software updates and security patches handled by the platform.
Theme Customization: Multiple skins and customizable themes for personalized wiki appearance.
Anti-Spam Protection: Built-in tools to safeguard wikis against spam and unauthorized access.
Priority Support: Enhanced support services and optional personal success manager for higher-tier plans.
Single Sign-On (SSO): Integration with various authentication methods for secure and efficient user access.

Use Cases

Internal knowledge base for companies and organizations
Collaborative documentation hub for distributed teams
Academic or research group wikis for managing papers, data, and resources
Centralized data repositories with structured querying and visualization
Internal process and project management documentation
Customer or partner support knowledge base networks
Onboarding and training documentation for new employees
Open or private community-driven information platforms

FAQs

What software is ProWiki based on?

ProWiki is powered by MediaWiki, the same open source software that runs Wikipedia.
Is technical expertise required to manage a ProWiki instance?

No, ProWiki provides a user-friendly admin panel that allows users to customize and manage their wikis without advanced technical skills.
Can I keep my wiki private?

Yes, ProWiki supports the creation of private wikis with advanced permission management for secure, internal use.
Are automated updates and security patches included?

Yes, ProWiki handles all software updates and security patches automatically, ensuring your wiki remains secure and up to date.
Does ProWiki support structured data and query functions?

Yes, ProWiki supports Semantic MediaWiki and Wikibase for creating, storing, and querying structured data.