Apache JSPWiki

Spec sheet

Purpose

Apache JSPWiki is an open-source wiki engine written in Java and JSP.Read 11 Oct 2026 · jspwiki.apache.org

Deployment

JSPWiki can be deployed as a WAR on a servlet container such as Tomcat, or run in Docker or through portable binaries.Read 11 Oct 2026 · jspwiki-wiki.apache.org

Integrations

The security page describes optional connections to databases, mail servers, external identity stores such as LDAP, Active Directory, and Keycloak, plus plugins that may contact other servers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · jspwiki-wiki.apache.org

Support

Users can ask questions through the JSPWiki user mailing list, while bugs and enhancement requests use the project issue tracker and developer list.Read 11 Oct 2026 · jspwiki-wiki.apache.org

Access controls

It supports wiki-level and page-level privileges, user and group controls, and XML, database, container-managed, or custom authentication.Read 11 Oct 2026 · jspwiki-wiki.apache.org

Attachments and themes

It supports file attachments and templates for custom themes or layouts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · jspwiki-wiki.apache.org

Editing

Page locking is available to prevent editing conflicts, and the feature list also includes page comments and multiple wikis.Read 11 Oct 2026 · jspwiki-wiki.apache.org

Extensions

JSPWiki provides plugin and page-filter interfaces for adding functionality and processing pages.Read 11 Oct 2026 · jspwiki-wiki.apache.org

Markup

It supports JSPWiki syntax and Markdown, and allows additional syntax implementations to be plugged in.Read 11 Oct 2026 · jspwiki.apache.org

Release and checksums

The downloads page lists source and binary distributions and advises verifying releases with published checksums and signatures.Read 11 Oct 2026 · jspwiki-wiki.apache.org

Requirements

The getting-started page specifies JDK 11 or higher and a JSP engine supporting Servlet API 3.1, recommending Tomcat 9 or later.Read 11 Oct 2026 · jspwiki-wiki.apache.org

Security guidance

The security page recommends TLS, reviewing configuration, keeping the JDK and servlet container updated, and restricting access and uploads.Read 11 Oct 2026 · jspwiki-wiki.apache.org

Security limitations

The security page says there is no built-in limit on the total number or size of attachments, so disk usage should be monitored.Read 11 Oct 2026 · jspwiki-wiki.apache.org

Storage and search

Pages are stored as plain text files by default, and the product includes selectable page storage and search providers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · jspwiki-wiki.apache.org

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Wiki Software#14 of 338.2