Feather Wiki

A tiny tool for simple, self-contained wikis!

FAQs & Tips

Q: How can I customize my wiki's file name when I save it? #

A: This behavior is controlled entirely by your browser. Some browsers like Firefox require that you specify in the settings that you want it to "Always Ask" what you want to do with a particular file type before it will allow you to specify a particular file name during download. If you can figure out how to let your browser customize the file name and location when you download your wiki, this will also enable you to overwrite your existing wikis instead of leaving a trail of "my_wiki (1).html," "my_wiki (2).html," etc. when you don't want it!

Q: How can I view pages I've referenced but not created yet? #

A: If you reference pages that don't exist, not only will they appear as a red link like this, but a new link will appear in your menu called "Missing Pages," where all pages that are referenced but don't exist will appear so you can easily create them.

Q: How can I upgrade my existing wiki to get the newest features? #

A: Check out the Upgrading page for full instructions on exactly how to do this!

Q: Why can't my friend load my Feather Wiki? #

A: The main reason someone might not be able to load your wiki is because their web browser might not support some of the JavaScript features used by Feather Wiki. Check the links provided in the version descriptions on the Downloads page to get a better idea of what you'll need your browser to be able to do.

Q: How can I change the way XYZ looks in my wiki? #

A: Your options are a bit limited as far as structure goes, but you can write your own custom CSS to change the way things look! Aside from that, check out Advanced Pages to get some inspiration for how you can make individual pages more unique.

Q: How can I publish my finished wiki for the world to see? #

A: Once you have set your wiki as published (or even if you don't do that), you can upload your final HTML file to any web host that serves static HTML files and share that link. Check out the Publishing page for some more tips on how to publish content for free!

Q: Why is my wiki's HTML file so big? #

A: All of the content that you enter is stored directly in the HTML file downloaded after you click the "Save Wiki" button. If you have inserted a lot of images into your wiki, then that can directly contribute to a larger file size. Feather Wiki will reduce the dimensions of any inserted images automatically, but reducing the image dimensions can only do so much to reduce file size.

There is also a chance that you have the "Include Static HTML" option checked in your Wiki Settings, which includes a copy of your Feather Wiki content as simple HTML in the output of your wiki file so devices without JavaScript support can still read your content. If this is checked, you can reduce the size of your wiki by nearly half by unchecking this box.

Q: How can my friend collaborate with me on a Feather Wiki? #

A: At the moment, it is not possible to collaborate in real time, as any one change will overwrite another change. Feather Wiki is intended for single-user usage, and there are no plans to expand that functionality at this time.

Q: What Markdown features does Feather Wiki support? #

A: Each implementation of Markdown handles something slightly differently, and Feather Wiki is no exception! Check out the Markdown Support page to see exactly how Markdown is handled in Feather Wiki and try it out for yourself.