Deploy Wiki Pages as Static Websites via GitLab Pages

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Summary

Enable users to automatically deploy GitLab Wiki content as static websites using GitLab Pages functionality, allowing wiki knowledge bases to be published and shared as public or private websites.

Problem Statement

Currently, GitLab Wiki pages are only accessible within the GitLab interface to users with repository access. Organizations often want to share their documentation, knowledge bases, or internal wikis with broader audiences (customers, partners, or the public) without requiring GitLab access or maintaining separate documentation systems.

Proposed Solution

Add a feature that allows users to:

  • Configure wiki pages for automatic deployment to GitLab Pages
  • Generate static HTML sites from wiki content with customizable themes
  • Maintain automatic synchronization between wiki updates and deployed sites
  • Control visibility and access permissions for deployed wiki sites

Use Cases

  1. Open source projects: Deploy project documentation wikis as public websites
  2. Internal knowledge bases: Share team documentation with stakeholders
  3. Customer support: Publish help documentation and FAQs
  4. Educational content: Deploy course materials and learning resources
  5. Company handbooks: Share policies and procedures with employees

Benefits

  • Reduces need for external documentation tools
  • Leverages existing GitLab infrastructure
  • Improves knowledge sharing and accessibility
  • Maintains single source of truth for documentation
  • Enhances GitLab's competitive position in DevOps toolchain
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