How do I make a DokuWiki template?
DokuWiki Template Development
Table of Contents
- Install the starter template (optionally, its “minimal” branch is a cleaner starting point)
- Rename the lib/tpl/starter directory to lib/tpl/yourname.
- Select the new template in the configuration manager.
How do I delete a namespace in DokuWiki?

Deleting namespaces in DokuWiki
- Log into DokuWiki.
- Click sitemap at the top right. Find the namespace you want to remove.
- Select the page in the namespace. (In this case “html_5_videos”.)
- Click the pencil to the right that says “Edit this page“.
- Delete all the text from the page. Click Save.
How do I rename a page in dokuwiki?
An easy way to “rename” a page is to simply create the new one and then change the content of the old page to something like this: Moved to [[newpage]]. Then visit the pages linking to the old page, and update them to refer to the new page. This can be done gradually.
Does DokuWiki use a database?
DokuWiki is a simple to use and highly versatile Open Source wiki software that doesn’t require a database. It is loved by users for its clean and readable syntax. The ease of maintenance, backup and integration makes it an administrator’s favorite.

How do I add a table of contents in dokuwiki?
The table of contents is automatically generated. You can put it (move it) to another place in a dokuwiki page by using the ~~TOC~~ macro.
Where is DokuWiki data stored?
Its located in the main WebServer location (not a private site). The wiki is located at: ComputerName/Library/WebServer/Documents/wikiname.
What are data plugins?
A plug-in is a small computer program that makes a larger one work faster or have more features.
How do you do DokuWiki?
DokuWiki Installation
- Step 0: Make sure your server meets the requirements.
- Step 1: Download the newest release from the Download Page.
- Step 2: Read the security page before you begin installing.
- Step 3: Unpack the distribution tarball and upload/copy the files to your webspace.
- Step 4: Open the install.
How do you make a sidebar in DokuWiki?
Go to http://your-wiki.com/doku.php?id=sidebar , click “Create this page”, edit the page, save, and you’re done. That’s it, your saved changes will appear in your sidebar.
What is a namespace in DokuWiki?
A Namespace is a folder location where your page resides, much like how you can organize files on your computer using folders and subfolders, wiki pages are organized into Namespaces.
How do I change the logo on DokuWiki?
Changing the logo through the Media Manager
- Log into your DokuWiki as admin.
- Click the Media Manager link at the top right side.
- Under [root], Click the wiki link on the left to load the wiki images. This is where the wiki:logo. png is stored.
- Select the Upload tab. Click the upload button to upload your new logo.
How does DokuWiki work?
DokuWiki is a wiki application licensed under GPLv2 and written in the PHP programming language. It works on plain text files and thus does not need a database. Its syntax is similar to the one used by MediaWiki. It is often recommended as a more lightweight, easier to customize alternative to MediaWiki.
How do I add a table of contents in DokuWiki?
How do I rename a page in DokuWiki?
An easy way to “rename” a page is to simply create the new one and then change the content of the old page to something like this: Moved to [[newpage]]. Then visit the pages linking to the old page, and update them to refer to the new page.
How do I delete a page on DokuWiki?
How to delete a page
- Log into DokuWiki.
- Find the page you want to delete. In this case, the page “Playground” is being deleted.
- Click the Edit (Pencil) in the menu on the right.
- Delete the contents of the page so that there is no text in the text area. Click Save. Now the page was removed from the Wiki.