kiwix ☆
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Description:
App providing offline access to Wikipedia and many other web sites
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3.13.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @kiwix  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: offline wikipedia reader education zim
Install: brew install --cask kiwix
About:
Kiwix is an offline reader for web content, most notably Wikipedia. It allows users to download and store vast amounts of content (like Wikipedia, TED talks, or Project Gutenberg) in a highly compressed ZIM file format, enabling access without an internet connection. This makes it an essential tool for educational access in low-connectivity regions or for portable reference libraries.
Key Features:
  • Offline content access via ZIM file format
  • Integrated search engine for fast content retrieval
  • Supports media files, including images and videos
  • Available on multiple platforms (Desktop, Mobile, Browser extensions)
Use Cases:
  • Accessing Wikipedia and other educational resources without internet
  • Deploying portable reference libraries on USB drives
  • Providing educational access in schools with limited connectivity
Alternatives:
  • Wikipedia Mobile App – Requires specific app and pre-downloading; Kiwix is more versatile for various content types.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 15, 2026 7:08pm 3.13.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 22079d2b
Jan 31, 2026 9:57pm 3.11.1 0 VERSION_BUMP b22b376e
Jan 31, 2026 7:40pm 3.12.0 0 VERSION_BUMP ed8ad091
Aug 28, 2025 10:10am 3.10.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 0ad82ebd
Jun 30, 2024 9:19pm 3.4.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 25036e70
Nov 5, 2023 4:18pm 3.1.0 0 VERSION_BUMP bf42a06d
Nov 5, 2023 3:57pm 3.1.0 0 VERSION_BUMP cf03fd72
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