Kolibri
Offline-first learning platform that serves lessons and exercises without needing the internet.
Run lessons for schools and communities on a local server.
Kolibri is an offline-first platform for teaching and learning with technology without requiring the internet. It suits schools and community programmes in places with poor connectivity.
What it is
The README describes Kolibri as the offline-first learning platform from Learning Equality, available as a download from their site. This repository is for developers who want to contribute; users are pointed to the User Guide.
Who it's for
It suits educators who need to deliver content to learners with little or no internet. It does not suit someone who wants a public course marketplace or live online classes.
Key features
Offline-first design
Works for teaching and learning without requiring the internet.
Downloadable installer
Available for download from the Learning Equality site.
Online demo
A demo site is linked from the README.
User guide
Installation and usage are documented on readthedocs.
Community forum
Help and feedback go through the community forums.
MIT licence
Permissive licence for reuse.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- Designed to work where the internet is unreliable.
- MIT licence allows commercial reuse.
- Developed by a non-profit with a community forum.
- A demo site is available before you install.
Where it falls short
- This repository is for contributors; install steps live in the separate user guide.
- It serves content you load; it has no marketplace of its own.
- Needs a local computer or server to host it.
- The README gives little detail on features.
Pricing & license
Free under the MIT licence. The README shows no paid plan; the cost is the device or server you run it on.
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FAQ
Does Kolibri need the internet?
It is described as offline-first, built for teaching and learning without requiring the internet.
Is Kolibri free?
Yes. The code is MIT licensed and the platform is available as a free download.
Where do I find install help?
The README points to the User Guide on readthedocs and the community forums.
