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Kiwix Server
WikiWanderer
2026-03-09T08:06:27+00:00
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Build your own Offline server
Give access to your Offline content to everyone on your local network.
When on a local network, instead of having everyone install Kiwix and keep copies of offline resources, it’s often more practical to have a central computer store the ZIM files and run Kiwix Server. Everyone on the local network can access the content Offline (off the Internet) via a Web browser.
Acting as a dedicated HTTP server, sharing ZIM files, Kiwix Server compresses archives of websites like Wikipedia over a local network, making the content easily accessible on any device with a web browser, whether it’s a phone, laptop, or desktop…
Lightweight
kiwix-serve
is a command-line HTTP server that lets you share ZIM files over your network. Its web interface allows users to browse available content and offers essential features such as Random Article, full-text search, and search suggestions—similar to other Kiwix readers. This makes it easy for anyone on the same network to access and explore ZIM content directly through their web browser.
Ubiquitous
Used by almost every project out there offering offline copies of websites and Wikipedia. It forms the backbone of platforms like
Internet in a Box
(IIAB),
Kolibri
RACHEL
IdeasCube
and others, enabling them to deliver web content without an internet connection.
Deploy in minutes
kiwix-serve
is included in the
kiwix-tools
package, which is available in many Linux distributions and FreeBSD. We also provide Docker images and static binaries for most platforms and architectures, making it easy to deploy on virtually any system.
Easy to use
kiwix-serve -p 80 /data/*.zim
The
Kiwix Server
is running and can be accessed in the local network at:
Bundled into Kiwix Reader
A version of
Kiwix Server
is included in
Kiwix Reader
for Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS and Android. It allows one to share his own personal ZIM collection over the local network.
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Kiwix Server FAQ
Can I use Kiwix on a Raspberry Pi?
WikiWanderer
2026-03-03T13:57:36+00:00
Can I use Kiwix on a Raspberry Pi?
Yes. Kiwix can be installed and run on Raspberry Pi.
We support both the Desktop App (
kiwix
package in Debian) and the
kiwix-serve
command-line one for use in a server scenario (
kiwix-tools
package).
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What are the technical requirements?
WikiWanderer
2026-03-03T13:58:41+00:00
What are the technical requirements?
kiwix-serve
is multiplatform (Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, Windows) and is very lightweight: it runs on Raspberry Pi Zero and NAS appliances.
Does it work via HTTPS?
WikiWanderer
2026-03-03T14:00:34+00:00
Does it work via HTTPS?
Indirectly.
kiwix-serve
only speaks HTTP/1.1 without SSL but we recommend you use it behind a reverse-proxy for any serious deployment.
Can I run it on an Internet-connected server?
WikiWanderer
2026-03-03T14:01:58+00:00
Can I run it on an Internet-connected server?
Yes, the
Kiwix Catalog
is backed by
kiwix-serve
How many requests can it serve in parallel?
WikiWanderer
2026-03-03T14:03:52+00:00
How many requests can it serve in parallel?
kiwix-serve
is very capable but we recommend you use it behind a reverse-proxy for any serious deployment. The
Kiwix Catalog
which serves thousands of ZIMs with thousands of visits per day uses a Varnish cache for instance.
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