How do I protect a SiYuan Docker install?
Set the lock screen password with --accessAuthCode or SIYUAN_ACCESS_AUTH_CODE when you start the container. Without it, anyone who can reach port…
SiYuan: Self-Hosted Knowledge Base
SiYuan is an open-source note workspace with block-level references, Markdown editing and a local-first design. The Docker image serves the same interface in a browser, protected by an access code.
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| Requirement | SiYuan | BentoPDF | Joplin | Memos | NocoDB | Stirling PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM |
| Price | Free | Free | Free for personal use | Free | Free / paid plans | Free / paid plans |
| Containers | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) |
| Database | file only | None | SQLite | SQLite | SQLite | none |
| Runtime | Go | JavaScript | Node.js | Go | Node.js | Java |
| Install options | Docker + Linux, Windows, macOS | Docker only | Docker only | Docker only | Docker only | Docker + Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Clients | iOSAndroidWindows | Web | iOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinux | Web | – | macOSWindowsLinuxWeb |
Common questions
Can the desktop and mobile apps connect to the Docker version?
No. The project says Docker hosting is browser only, with no desktop or mobile app connections and no PDF, HTML or Word export.
Where does SiYuan keep my notes?
In a workspace folder on disk that holds your documents, assets and settings. Mount that folder as a volume and back it up like any other directory.
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