Documentation
Technical guides for deploying, configuring, and extending Likwid.
Getting Started
Quick Start Guide
Deploy Likwid in 10 minutes using Docker/Podman compose.
System Requirements
Hardware, software, and network requirements for production deployment.
Installation Guide
Step-by-step installation for various environments and configurations.
Creating Your First Community
Set up a community, configure governance, and invite members.
Administration
Instance Administration
Platform settings, plugin management, and global configuration.
Community Management
Create communities, manage roles, and configure governance settings.
Moderation Tools
Configure moderation policies, manage the moderation ledger, and handle appeals.
Backup & Recovery
Database backups, disaster recovery, and data migration.
Governance Features
Voting Methods
Configure and use Schulze, STAR, Quadratic, Ranked Choice, and Approval voting.
Liquid Delegation
Set up delegation, trust networks, and delegation policies.
Structured Deliberation
Configure Inform→Discuss→Decide workflows and facilitator tools.
Proposal Lifecycle
Create, manage, and track proposals through their governance journey.
Plugin Development
Plugin Architecture
Understand Likwid's plugin system, hooks, and extension points.
Creating Plugins
Step-by-step guide to building your first Likwid plugin.
Voting Method Plugins
Implement custom voting methods with the voting plugin API.
Integration Plugins
Connect Likwid to external services: GitLab, Matrix, webhooks, and more.
API Reference
Security
Security Overview
Security model, threat considerations, and best practices.
Authentication
Configure authentication methods, SSO, and OAuth providers.
Audit Trail
Understanding the cryptographic moderation ledger and verification.
Privacy & Identity
Civic vs. voting identities, data protection, and privacy controls.
Documentation In Progress
Likwid is under active development and documentation is being written alongside the codebase. Some sections may be incomplete or subject to change. For the latest information, see the Codeberg repository.
Contributing to Documentation
Found an error? Want to add a section? Documentation contributions are welcome.