Server Side TiddlyWikis

This post is a work in progress trying to summarize the different server side tiddlywikis.

the existence of a database is not being seen as an advantage or disadvantage at this point. This is a work in progress but if you see any glaring omissions then please comment or send me a mail. Thanks.

TiddlyHome

The main fetaures are :

  • BSD open source license

  • written in PHP, no database

  • Based on UploadPlugin

  • All User management in .htpasswd

  • All control access in .htaccess

  • All admin tasks from a dedicated TiddlyWiki

  • User Options and Site Options accessible from TiddlyWiki

  • and much more ...

The next step will be :

  • GroupAuthoring support

database back end : no

multi user : functionality already present - UI could be improved.

multi instance :functionality already present - UI could be improved.

Tiddlywiki Upgrade : ? currently using TW 2.2.5

Strengths : Makes good use of native apache functionality

Weaknesses : The UI requires work. Still in the Beta stages.

PHPTiddlyWiki

database back end : yes

multi user : yes

multi instance : would require work store the tiddlers in relation to a TiddlyWiki instance.

Tiddlywiki Upgrade :Javascript code is stored in two php files. tiddly1 and tiddly2.

Strengths :simple install and config.

Weaknesses : No login, code not being maintained.

Mini Tiddly Server

New Features

  • compatible with TW2.2 and older.

    • autodetect TW core and save accordingly
  • unicode fix, solves issues with international characters.

  • improved error handling and recovery.

  • various bug fixes to the saving routine.

  • improved download link. Just click it!

  • TiddlySnip support.

database back end : no

multi user : no

Tiddlywiki Upgrade: store in a single file on the server.

Strengths : password authentication present

**Weaknesses: ** install process has some issues.

ccTiddlyWiki

database back end : yes

multi user : yes - there can be many users for the same workspace.

multi instance : would require work store the tiddlers in relation to a TiddlyWiki instance.

Tiddlywiki Upgrade : js code stored on the server.

Strengths : password authentication already present but the may not be relevant as SiteMinder will be used for login.

Weaknesses : code not being maintained. Possible problem with login variables being stored in server variables, could be a problem with multiple instances running on the same server.