GitHub stats
- GitHub stars
- 960
- Forks
- 150
- Open issues
- 44
- Commits, last 12 months
- 50
- Last commit
- Oct 1, 2026
- Latest release
- 3.8.2Mar 2, 2026
- Created
- Oct 31, 2016
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About kiwix-serve
HTTP daemon for serving wikis from ZIM files. kiwix-serve is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and written mainly in C++, so you can read the code, run it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data.
The project has 960 stars and 150 forks on GitHub, with 50 commits over the last year. It installs natively rather than through an official Docker image, so plan for a short manual setup.
Topics
- kiwix
- offline
- zim
- http
- daemon
- library
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What is kiwix-serve?
kiwix-serve is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our E-books category. HTTP daemon for serving wikis from ZIM files. The source code lives at github.com/kiwix/kiwix-tools, where it has 960 stars.
Is kiwix-serve free and open source?
Yes. kiwix-serve is open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.
Can I run kiwix-serve with Docker?
kiwix-serve does not list an official Docker image. It installs natively (C++), so follow the install steps in its README or look for a community-maintained container.
What are the best alternatives to kiwix-serve?
Popular open-source alternatives to kiwix-serve include Calibre, Calibre Web and Audiobookshelf. kiwix-serve itself is a self-hosted alternative to Calibre Cloud.
Is kiwix-serve actively maintained?
The most recent commit to kiwix-serve was on Oct 1, 2026 with 50 commits in the past twelve months. The latest release is 3.8.2, published Mar 2, 2026. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.