Consolidated list of candidate apps in key areas

App	Selection status	Website	SAML support	OIDC support
Web documentation generator using Markdown or other lightweight formatting
DokuWiki (simple)	Primary	https://www.dokuwiki.org/
TWiki (structured, PM)	Alternative	https://twiki.org/
Mailing list manager with list administration, subscription management, archives and task automation
Sympa	Primary	https://www.sympa.org/
Mailman	Alternative	https://list.org/
Content Management Systems (CMS) for website creation and management
WordPress (simpler)	Primary?	https://wordpress.org/	WP Simple SAML miniOrange SAML Single Sign-On	WP OIDC OAuth/OpenID Connect (OIDC) Client
Joomla (richer)	Primary?	https://www.joomla.org/	miniorange SAML 2.0 Single Sign-On
Drupal	Alternative	https://www.drupal.org/	Native	Native
Office suite and collaboration platform encompassing word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations with online document editing and collaboration
ONLYOFFICE	Primary	https://www.onlyoffice.com/	Native	/
Collabora Online	Alternative	https://www.collaboraoffice.com/collabora-online/	Native	Native
Virtual Private Network (VPN) software for secure remote access to resources on a private network over the internet
OpenVPN	Primary	https://openvpn.net/	Native
eduVPN	Primary	https://eduvpn.org/	Native
WireGuard	Alternative	https://www.wireguard.com/
Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) / e-mail server for the routing and delivery of email messages within a network
Postfix	Primary	http://www.postfix.org/
Exim	Alternative?	https://www.exim.org/
Sendmail	Alternative	https://www.sendmail.com/
Learning Management System (LMS) for online courses with course management, collaboration and assessment
Moodle	Primary	https://moodle.org/	Native	Native
Canvas LMS	Alternative	https://www.instructure.com/canvas/	Native	Native
Video conferencing platform with virtual classrooms, online meetings and collaboration among students and educators
eduMEET	Primary	https://edumeet.org/
BigBlueButton	Alternative	https://bigbluebutton.org/	Native	Native
Secure and user-friendly transfer of large files
FileSender	Primary	https://www.filesender.org/
Nextcloud	Alternative	https://nextcloud.com/	Native	Native
ownCloud	Alternative	https://owncloud.com/	Native	Native

Standard GN services, such as eduroam and eduGAIN-related services

Doodle alternatives?

Crypt Pad https://cryptpad.fr/ is a service that was given as an example.

Wiki platform candidates

Collaborative online platforms that allow users to create, edit, and organize content in a collective and accessible manner. Can be used to generate web documentation using an online editor, Markdown or other lightweight formatting.

MediaWiki
- Description: MediaWiki is the software that powers Wikipedia. It's highly customizable and has a large user community.
- Website: https://www.mediawiki.org/
- Pros:
  - Robust and feature-rich
  - Wide range of extensions
  - Large user community
  - Extensive documentation
  - Scalability - used by Wikipedia
- Cons:
  - Complex for small projects
  - Styling and theming can be challenging
DokuWiki
- Description: DokuWiki is known for its simplicity and ease of use. It stores all data in plain text files, making it easy to manage.
- Website: https://www.dokuwiki.org/
- Pros:
  - Simple and lightweight, requires no database
  - Easy to install and configure
  - Intuitive markup language
- Cons:
  - Limited scalability
  - Plugin ecosystem is not as extensive as some other wikis
TWiki
- Description: TWiki is a structured wiki application, often used for project management and collaboration. It supports plugins and has a strong user community.
- Website: https://twiki.org/
- Pros:
  - Structured data
  - Easy integration with other tools
  - Extensive plugin ecosystem
  - Good for project management and collaboration
- Cons:
  - Learning curve for beginners
  - May require more resources compared to simpler wikis
XWiki
- Description: XWiki is a powerful wiki platform with advanced features such as extension points, macros, and a robust ecosystem.
- Website: https://www.xwiki.org/
- Pros:
  - Powerful and extensible with a wide range of features
  - Supports scripting for advanced use cases
  - Active community
  - Good documentation
- Cons:
  - Complex initial setup
  - Some features may require technical expertise
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware
- Description: Tiki Wiki is a versatile platform that goes beyond a traditional wiki. It includes features like forums, blogs, and more.
- Website: https://tiki.org/
- Pros:
  - Comprehensive, all-in-one solution for wikis, forums, and more
  - Active development and community
  - Suitable for complex projects
- Cons:
  - Feature-richness is overwhelming for simpler use cases
  - Learning curve for new users
BookStack
- Description: BookStack is a simple and lightweight wiki platform with a focus on creating documentation in a hierarchical structure.
- Website: https://www.bookstackapp.com/
- Pros:
  - Simple and easy-to-use interface
  - Supports hierarchies for organizing content
  - Lightweight and focused on documentation
- Cons:
  - Limited features
  - Smaller community and fewer plugins
Gitit
- Description: Gitit is a wiki platform that uses Git for tracking changes. It is written in Haskell.
- Website: https://gitit.io/
- Pros:
  - Uses Git for version control, enabling collaboration
  - Lightweight and easy to set up
  - Supports markdown and LaTeX
- Cons:
  - May lack some advanced features of larger wikis
  - Smaller user community
MoinMoin
- Description: MoinMoin is a Python-based wiki engine known for its extensibility and ease of integration with other systems.
- Website: http://moinmo.in/
- Pros:
  - Scalable and extensible with a modular design
  - Supports multiple wikis on a single installation
  - Good for collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Cons:
  - May require more technical knowledge for customization
  - Interface design could be improved

There are also some popular static documentation generators:

MkDocs https://www.mkdocs.org/
Sphinx - https://www.sphinx-doc.org/