Higher concurrency increases Node.js and database work.
Team knowledge bases.Configuration matérielle requise pour Wiki.js : RAM, processeur, base de données et stockage
Planifiez le matériel pour Wiki.js 2.5 en fonction de la RAM, du CPU, de PostgreSQL ou d’autres bases de données, des téléversements et de Docker, avec des recommandations pratiques pour le déploiement sur ZimaOS.
Wiki.js requirements at a glance
Wiki.js is a lightweight Node.js wiki whose database and uploaded assets matter more than the application binary.
- RAM
- No numerical official whole-host RAM minimum published.
- CPU
- No numerical official core minimum. Concurrent editors, search and rendering determine practical load.
- Stable release line
- Wiki.js 2.5 is currently recommended for production installations.
- Runtime
- Stable 2.x requires Node.js 18.x or newer.
- Database
- Stable 2.x supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MSSQL and SQLite3; PostgreSQL is the recommended database path.
- Best Zima starting point
- ZimaBoard 2 832 is ample for a small or medium Wiki.js deployment with SSD-backed PostgreSQL.
From official requirements to the right setup
Size Wiki.js from the database, users and file content rather than a fabricated application minimum.
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Official requirements
Use stable Wiki.js 2.5 for production and Node.js 18+ if installing outside the official container.
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Confirm your needs
Prefer PostgreSQL for production; SQLite is better suited to low-end/development use according to the Wiki.js configuration docs.
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Leave room to grow
Persist the database and plan separate storage for uploaded assets, backups and any external storage modules.
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Run it on ZimaOS
On ZimaOS, use Install Custom App with ghcr.io/requarks/wiki:2 or requarks/wiki:2 plus PostgreSQL, persist DB data and map container port 3000 behind HTTPS.
Check every playback client
- Wiki.js 2.5
- Node.js 18+
- Database choice
- PostgreSQL storage
- Uploaded assets
- Port 3000
- HTTPS/domain
- Backup retention
Official minimum requirements
Wiki.js publishes runtime and database requirements but no numerical host hardware table.
Do not invent a RAM/core minimum. Stable Wiki.js 2.5 is recommended for production, with Node.js 18+ and a supported database; PostgreSQL is the preferred production choice.
| Requirement | Official minimum | What this supports |
|---|---|---|
| RAM minimum | No numerical official minimum published | Depends on database, users and content. |
| CPU minimum | No numerical official minimum published | Concurrent usage drives practical demand. |
| Stable production line | Wiki.js 2.5 | Currently recommended for production. |
| Node.js | 18.x+ | Stable 2.x requirement. |
| Databases | PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MSSQL or SQLite3 | Stable 2.x supported engines. |
| Official Compose example | PostgreSQL 15 + Wiki.js 2 | Current repository example. |
When to upgrade your hardware
Wiki.js should scale when database activity, search or file content grows.
More concurrent editors and readers
Database/search history grows
Uploads and backups expand
More pages, revisions and search data increase database cache and I/O.
Long-running wikis.Images, documents and backup retention can dominate storage.
Media-heavy documentation sites.Plan hardware growth with confidence
Scale Wiki.js around PostgreSQL and persistent content.
Use SSD-backed PostgreSQL storage
Fast durable storage improves page operations, search and backups.
Use SATA/NVMe with ZimaBoard 2.Use ZimaBoard 2 832 for normal wikis
8 GB and four cores provide ample practical headroom for Wiki.js plus PostgreSQL.
ZimaBoard 2 832.Use 16 GB for larger teams or many co-hosted apps
Extra RAM benefits PostgreSQL cache and the wider host.
ZimaBoard 2 1664.Use ZimaCube when files and backups dominate
Large assets and long backup retention may justify multi-drive storage.
ZimaCube 2 Standard.Can it run on ZimaOS?
No public official ZimaOS one-click Wiki.js App Store detail page was verified for this guide. Wiki.js can be deployed through Install Custom App using the official Wiki.js 2 container.
Custom install Wiki.js in ZimaOS
Use Install Custom App with ghcr.io/requarks/wiki:2 and PostgreSQL, persist the database, and expose port 3000 through HTTPS.
Custom install Wiki.js in the ZimaOS app ↗Use stable Wiki.js 2.x
The official site currently recommends Wiki.js 2.5 for production, with Node.js 18+ and supported SQL databases.
Review Wiki.js Get Started ↗Prefer PostgreSQL for production
Wiki.js configuration guidance recommends PostgreSQL for performance, features and future compatibility.
Review Wiki.js database configuration ↗Choose Zima hardware for Wiki.js
Wiki.js is light enough for ZimaBoard 2 in normal use; database and file retention determine the upgrade path.
Is this a normal team wiki or a larger file-heavy knowledge base?
Normal team wiki
Use ZimaBoard 2 832 with SSD-backed PostgreSQL.
- Best starting pointZimaBoard 2 832
- More DB headroomZimaBoard 2 1664
Large files / broader NAS duties
Use ZimaCube for storage capacity.
- Storage-first platformZimaCube 2 Standard
These are practical recommendations, not official page-count or user-count tiers.
| Zima hardware | Best for | Example workload | Core configuration | Recommended boundary | Next step |
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| ZimaBoard 2 832 | Small and medium Wiki.js deployments. | Wiki.js, PostgreSQL and normal page/search activity. |
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Use external SSD for growing database/assets rather than relying on eMMC. | Get Now |
| ZimaBoard 2 1664 | Larger wikis and multi-app hosts. | More PostgreSQL cache and additional services. |
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The extra RAM is whole-host headroom. | Get Now |
| ZimaCube 2 Standard | File-heavy documentation servers. | Wiki.js plus larger uploaded assets and backups. |
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Choose it for storage topology. | Get Now |
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Frequently asked questions
These answers cover Wiki.js RAM, CPU, Node.js, databases, Docker and ZimaOS deployment.
How much RAM does Wiki.js need?
Wiki.js does not publish a numerical official whole-host RAM minimum.
How many CPU cores does Wiki.js need?
No numerical official core minimum is published.
Which Wiki.js version is recommended for production?
Wiki.js 2.5 is currently the recommended stable production line.
Which Node.js version does Wiki.js 2.x require?
Stable Wiki.js 2.x requires Node.js 18.x or newer.
Which database should Wiki.js use?
Stable 2.x supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MSSQL and SQLite3; PostgreSQL is the recommended production choice.
Does Wiki.js need a GPU?
No dedicated GPU is required.
Can ZimaBoard 2 run Wiki.js?
Yes. The 8 GB model is ample for a normal Wiki.js plus PostgreSQL deployment.
When should I choose ZimaCube 2?
When uploaded assets, backups or broader NAS duties justify multi-drive storage.
What sources informed this Wiki.js hardware guide?
Current Wiki.js Get Started page, database configuration and official Compose example plus current Zima product pages.
