LocalWiki is free, open-source software specifically designed for collaboration in local communities.
Simple and powerful editing that requires no training or technical knowledge. Designed for accessibility and ease of use.
Beautiful editable maps give context to every article and let you explore your community visually.
Built-in versioning saves the history of every article, image, and map. You can always see who made a change and exactly what was changed.
Are you a programmer who wants to help? Check out the LocalWiki development site and find us on GitHub
Our software is free and open-source. Check out our developer site for detailed instructions about how to get the software and contribute.
In 2004 we started the Davis Wiki, an experimental project to collect and share interesting information about the town of Davis, California, editable by anyone, that soon became the world's largest and most vibrant community wiki.
Today the residents of Davis use it for everything from learning about local news and local history to helping return lost pets to their owners — and it's become the largest, most used media source in the city. In a week, nearly half of residents use the Davis Wiki; in a month, nearly everyone uses it. And 1 in 7 residents contribute material to the Davis Wiki.
We want to help as many communities as possible realize the full potential of such an amazing, collaborative information resource.
