Raneto

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What Raneto is

Raneto is a free, open-source knowledge base for documentation sites, internal wikis, and product guides. It stores content in Markdown files rather than a database, and editors can create or revise documents through a browser-based Markdown interface. Full-text search uses Lunr.js, while GitHub Flavored Markdown and Highlight.js syntax highlighting support structured technical content. Raneto supports both internal and external publishing, with version history and content analytics listed. Customization includes themes, JavaScript changes, Mustache templates, and an adjustable Bootstrap theme. Deployment guidance covers Node.js installation and provides a Docker Compose example. A login system protects editing, and the security documentation specifies a session-signing secret of at least 32 characters. Integration guidance includes Google Analytics 4 through a measurement-ID environment variable and Google OAuth login. Raneto is available for Linux, web use, and self-hosting. The Free / Open Source plan costs nothing, uses the MIT license, and requires no database. Support links include documentation, GitHub issues, and a mailing list.

Who it suits

Raneto suits teams publishing documentation, internal wikis, or product guides in Markdown. It fits users who can deploy a Linux or self-hosted Node.js application without a database.

What it does well

Markdown files avoid a database requirement
Browser editor supports document creation and revision
Full-text search uses Lunr.js
Themes, templates, and JavaScript allow customization
Free and open source under the MIT license

What to know first

Deployment requires Node.js or Docker Compose setup
Edit protection depends on configuring a session secret
Analytics and OAuth require separate integration setup

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free / Open Source	Free and open source · MIT license · No database required	Free

As raneto.com lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

Raneto offers a database-free Markdown knowledge base with search, editing, customization, and publishing controls. Its self-hosted deployment guidance and open-source license suit teams managing their own documentation environment.

Facts from Raneto's own pages

Publishing audience: both · raneto.com, 20 Sept 2026
Code formatting: Raneto supports syntax highlighting with Highlight.js. · docs.raneto.com, 12 Oct 2026
Content analytics: Yes · raneto.com, 20 Sept 2026
Customization: Raneto supports custom themes, JavaScript customization, Mustache templating, and a customizable Bootstrap theme. · raneto.com, 12 Oct 2026
Deployment: The project provides Node.js installation instructions and a Docker Compose example. · raneto.com, 12 Oct 2026
Editing: Users can create and edit documents in the Raneto web interface, with a browser-based Markdown editor. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · raneto.com, 20 Sept 2026
Integrations: The repository documents a Google Analytics 4 measurement ID environment variable and a Google OAuth login setup tutorial. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Intended use: The site presents Raneto for documenting APIs, creating internal wikis, and building product guides. · raneto.com, 12 Oct 2026
Markdown: Raneto supports GitHub Flavored Markdown. · docs.raneto.com, 12 Oct 2026
Purpose: Raneto is a Markdown-powered knowledge base for creating documentation sites, internal wikis, and product guides. · raneto.com, 12 Oct 2026
Search: Full-text search is powered by Lunr.js. · raneto.com, 12 Oct 2026
Security: The project describes a login system for edit protection and documents a session signing secret with a minimum length of 32 characters. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Storage: It stores content in Markdown files and does not require a database. · docs.raneto.com, 12 Oct 2026
Support: The project links to documentation, GitHub issues, and a mailing list for project news and security alerts. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Version history: Yes · raneto.com, 20 Sept 2026

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