Candidate apps in key areas

Standard GN services, such as eduroam and eduGAIN-related services: provide links to specific service software?

Doodle alternatives?

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

The final selection will depend on SAML/OIDC integration capabilities.

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.

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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/