Etherpad
Etherpad is a real-time collaborative document editor. Multiple users can write and edit documents simultaneously.
Dependencies
- PostgreSQL - Database for storing pads and history
Configuration
Key settings in config.yaml:
- domain - Where Etherpad will be accessible
- storage - Persistent volume size (default:
2Gi) - title - Instance name shown in the browser (default:
Etherpad)
Usage
No account is required to create or edit pads. Just visit the app URL and:
- Click New Pad to create a document
- Share the pad URL with collaborators — anyone with the link can edit in real time
Admin Panel
An admin panel is available at /admin:
- Username:
admin - Password: value of
adminPasswordin yoursecrets.yaml
Use the admin panel to manage plugins, view connected users, and configure the instance.
Notes
- Pads are identified by URL — anyone with the link can view and edit by default
- Password-protected pads can be created via the admin panel settings
- The admin panel also provides access to the plugin manager for extending functionality