Phase 1 — Core Engine
This phase establishes the foundation of OpenWiki Engine, focusing on stability, simplicity, and performance.
- Filesystem-based page storage — easy backups and full control over content.
- Markdown rendering pipeline — fast, readable, and version-controlled content.
- Static routing and navigation — simple URL structure for minimal latency.
- Minimal HTTP interface — low resource consumption, highly responsive.
Benefits: Lightweight, auditable, and highly performant system with no external dependencies.
Phase 2 — Collaboration
This phase adds multi-user functionality and collaboration features while maintaining security and minimalism.
- User authentication and roles — flexible access for teams and contributors.
- Access control layers — protect sensitive pages and revisions.
- Revision history — track changes, rollback when needed.
- Change tracking — monitor edits and maintain transparency.
Benefits: Teams can collaborate securely, and every edit is fully auditable.
Phase 3 — Extensions & Plugins
Extend the engine's capabilities through plugins, search, export tools, and integrations.
- Plugin system — add custom features without modifying the core engine.
- Search indexing — fast full-text search for large knowledge bases.
- Export and backup tools — generate snapshots, PDFs, or JSON exports.
- Optional API endpoints — integrate with other systems if needed.
Benefits: Flexible, modular system that can grow with user needs without bloating the core.
Phase 4 — Advanced Features
Future enhancements to improve usability, security, and analytics.
- Custom themes and styling — allow personal branding or team-specific UI.
- Analytics dashboard — monitor usage patterns and system health.
- Offline mode — read and edit pages even without an internet connection.
- Collaboration notifications — real-time updates for team members.
Benefits: Enhances productivity, visual appeal, and ensures knowledge is always accessible.
Phase 5 — Community & Ecosystem
Expand OpenWiki Engine’s ecosystem through community contributions and shared resources.
- Shared plugin repository — community-maintained extensions for everyone.
- Official templates and guides — speed up deployment for new users.
- OpenWiki forums — discuss features, report bugs, and suggest improvements.
- Documentation hub — structured guides for admins, developers, and users.
Benefits: Encourages collaboration and accelerates adoption of OpenWiki Engine globally.