HedgeDoc (formerly CodiMD) has emerged as the go-to solution for teams demanding both collaborative power and data sovereignty. This open-source, web-based markdown editor delivers Google Docs-like real-time co-authoring while letting organizations retain complete control over their infrastructure and content. Born from the CodiMD project and rebranded in 2020, HedgeDoc solves a critical modern dilemma: how to collaborate effectively without surrendering sensitive information to third-party SaaS platforms.
Unlike cloud-based alternatives, HedgeDoc operates on a straightforward principle: your data stays where you put it. The application runs as a Node.js service with PostgreSQL (or SQLite for lightweight setups) handling document storage. Authentication integrates seamlessly with LDAP, OAuth2 providers, or traditional username/password systems. This architecture makes HedgeDoc particularly attractive to g