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re-encyclopedia vs Wiki.js

Wiki.js is a Node.js wiki platform; re-encyclopedia is a Python-only static encyclopedia.

Which to pick

Pick re-encyclopedia if you want…

  • Curated RE knowledge base
  • Integrations with Python, Ghidra or IDA (on re-encyclopedia's list, not Wiki.js')

Pick Wiki.js if you want…

  • Self-hosted, extensible wiki platform
  • Open-source wiki
  • Integrations with PostgreSQL, MySQL or MariaDB (on Wiki.js' list, not re-encyclopedia's)

Side by side

What it is
re-encyclopedia:re-encyclopedia is a Python-based reverse-engineering encyclopedia with curated links and GitHub metadata.
Wiki.js:Open-source, Node.js-based wiki software for creating and managing documentation.
Best for
re-encyclopedia:Curated RE knowledge base
Wiki.js:Self-hosted, extensible wiki platform
Who it’s for
re-encyclopedia:Reverse engineers, security researchers, and developers needing structured RE references.
Wiki.js:Teams needing a self-hosted, customizable knowledge base.
Pricing
re-encyclopedia:Open source
Wiki.js:Open source
Open source
re-encyclopedia:Yes
Wiki.js:Yes, 29,017 GitHub stars
Works with
re-encyclopedia:Python, Ghidra, IDA, GitHub REST API
Wiki.js:PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MS SQL Server, SQLite, GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket

re-encyclopedia features

  • 9 curated sections. C/asm/PE fundamentals through agentic MCP pipelines for Ghidra and IDA.
  • Hand-opened links. All 97 references verified manually for accuracy.
  • GitHub metadata. Pulls repository data via the GitHub REST API for 59 projects.
  • Standard-library Python. Runs with only the Python standard library, no external dependencies.
  • Offline mode. Can operate on local data without network access.
  • MIT licensed. Open source license allows free use and modification.

Wiki.js features

  • Multi-DB Support. Runs on PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MS SQL Server or SQLite.
  • Authentication Modules. Local, social (Google, GitHub, etc.) and enterprise (LDAP, SAML, Auth0, Okta, Azure AD).
  • WYSIWYG & Markdown Editors. Visual builder for non-technical users and live-preview Markdown editor.
  • Version Tracking. Tracks changes, allows revert, compare versions and export/branch pages.
  • Search Options. Built-in search, plus cloud (Algolia, Azure Search) and Elasticsearch integrations.
  • Asset Management. Upload, organize and edit media assets with built-in manager.

re-encyclopedia vs Wiki.js FAQ

Is re-encyclopedia or Wiki.js free?+

Yes, both are free and open source.

Is re-encyclopedia or Wiki.js open source?+

Yes, both are open source: re-encyclopedia and Wiki.js (requarks/wiki on GitHub, AGPL-3.0 license).

Do re-encyclopedia and Wiki.js integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: re-encyclopedia lists Python, Ghidra, IDA and GitHub REST API; Wiki.js lists PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MS SQL Server and 10 more.

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re-encyclopedia

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