Description:
App providing offline access to Wikipedia and many other web sites
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 3.17.1@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@kiwix |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Productivity
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Tags:
offline
wikipedia
reader
education
zim
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Install:
brew install --cask kiwix
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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.
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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)
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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
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Alternatives:
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Wikipedia Mobile App
– Requires specific app and pre-downloading; Kiwix is more versatile for various content types.
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| Sep 22, 2026 7:22am |
3.17.1 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
68553166 |
| Sep 20, 2026 7:02pm |
3.17.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
1658e693 |
| Jul 22, 2026 7:21pm |
3.16.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
4286bae6 |
| Jul 20, 2026 8:08am |
3.16.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
e40893d4 |
| May 11, 2026 10:23pm |
3.15.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
0b161cd6 |
| May 6, 2026 7:43pm |
3.15.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
01f174b9 |
| Apr 11, 2026 7:14am |
3.14.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
20385010 |
| 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 |
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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 |
| Nov 26, 2022 1:00am |
3.0.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
e40229d0 |
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