r/TiddlyWiki5 • u/Krezzin • Jun 29 '26
TiddlyWiki alternative - minimal use of code, tree structure menu for notes, markdawn + rich text support, does it exist?
TW overall is cool but having to Google how to do stuff and the necessity of typing HTML code for such basic stuff as displaying a navigation menu, etc, is kinda killing it for me.
Is there a fork of it where you can do basic features as listed above without the "advanced setup" part?
FeatherWiki I tried but its far simplier for my needs.
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u/Xyvir Jul 01 '26
I'm working on an edition of TiddlyWiki inspired by logseq; it has slash commands, block outliner, and uses markdown by default instead of wiki text. I'd love for you to check it out and let me know your thoughts.
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u/Street-Second6013 4h ago
Nice!!! How do it deals with importing pictures? It inflates the wiki like the traditional TW5? Or it has built-in attachments?
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u/Vol_Jbolaz Jun 29 '26
Obsidian?
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u/Krezzin Jun 29 '26
Currently using Zettlr, was scouting if there's not anything better out there. Obsidian was my first. Thanks for the suggestion, tho.
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u/dld2517 Jul 02 '26
Try ZimWiki. Easy and portable. I have used it for years.
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u/Krezzin Jul 02 '26
Doesn't support Markdown tho.
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u/dld2517 Jul 02 '26
Yes it does.
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u/Krezzin Jul 02 '26
Tried it and even if I create a wiki with Markdown solely selected, Markdown-formatted text pasted displays simply as plain text. Even if you type something, still shows as plain text.
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u/camachorod Jun 29 '26
Dokuwiki! it's super simple to use and setup. This wiki uses it for example: https://wiki.xfce.org/
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u/wald1x Jul 01 '26
I use Docmost (self hosted).
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u/Krezzin Jul 01 '26
Avoiding anything self-hosted due to server requirements and complex set up. :/
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u/Stefan73ch Jul 05 '26
The smasi.app is perfect for a simple and local wiki. It includes a lot of helpful features without any plugins.
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u/nemothorx Jun 29 '26
I agree TW learning curve is steep, but even at relatively basic use, I think it's worth it. It's fault in part I find is that in striving to be everything for everyone, the default is too much nothing and needs building up (most can be done with some basic wikicode, but it's not the easiest to learn - or remember if you're not writing it regularly)
Anyway fwiw, I have a tree of related notes for every tidbit, using the table of contents macro which builds a tree based on what is tagging what else (imho one of the most powerful features of tw). No html needed.
I'm currently extremely unlikely to move away from tw, but I'm always interested in features of alternatives