Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Kolibri cost to install?

Kolibri is free and open-source software!

Do I need the internet to run Kolibri?

No! You can bring or send a storage device (USB or HDD unit) with Kolibri installer and channels downloaded somewhere with available internet connection, and install everything on an completely offline device.

In a nutshell, Kolibri can run independently of internet availability, but you need to procure the installer and channels from somewhere for the initial installation and for subsequent upgrades.

One possibility is to have Kolibri installed in one location with internet connection, where you can import channels from Kolibri Studio (curriculum tool and content curation server), and then export them to removable USB drives that you bring or send to offline locations (rural schools, refugee camps, etc.) to import locally.



How do I get help if something isn’t working?

Please refer to the Troubleshoot and Support section of this guide.

What languages is Kolibri available in?

Both Kolibri and Kolibri Studio are translation-ready and currently available in these languages:

Language Kolibri Kolibri Studio
English
Arabic
Bengali  
Bulgarian  
Burmese  
Chinese (simplified)  
Chinyanja  
Farsi  
French
Fulfulde Mbororoore  
Georgian  
German  
Gujarati  
Greek  
Haitian Creole  
Hausa  
Hindi (India)  
Indonesian  
Italian  
Khmer  
Korean  
Marathi  
Portuguese (Brazil)
Portuguese (Mozambique)  
Spanish (Latin America)  
Spanish (Spain)
Swahili (Tanzania)  
Telugu  
Ukrainian  
Urdu (Pakistan)  
Yoruba  
Vietnamese  

To contribute to Kolibri and Kolibri Studio as a translator, you can get started over on our translations and internationalization page.

What are some typical implementation scenarios?

There is no typical implementation setting. However, we can share with you what we’ve learned from our community of KA Lite and Kolibri users. Some example implementation settings are provided below based on the presence of a coach and whether the settings allows for formal, non-formal, and informal learning.

  Coach No Coach
Formal and Non-Formal
  • School classroom
  • Home schooling
  • Supplementary education setting
  • After school program
  • Supplementary education setting (computer labs model)
  • Use in classroom that has teacher, but without coach engagement or monitoring
Informal
  • Tutoring session
  • Mobile school vans
  • Use for homework only

What are some possible hardware configurations?

To implement Kolibri for multiple users you will need:

  1. Server device: a computer that is running the Kolibri software (e.g. a desktop computer, laptop, or Raspberry Pi).
  2. One or more client devices that have web browsers (laptops, tablets, desktop computers, etc)

Note

For a single-device implementation (1) and (2) can be the same computer, with the browser connecting to the locally running Kolibri server. To make the software accessible to multiple client devices, you will need to put them on the same local network as the Kolibri server device (1), e.g. through a WIFI access point.

To read more details, see the full Kolibri Hardware Guide and examples of Hardware Configurations for Kolibri (PDF documents).

How can I aligned resources to local curricula?

Use Kolibri Studio curriculum tool to curate channels aligned to your local requirements. Once you finish creating the channels on Studio, you can import them on all your Kolibri implementations for use in learning environments.

Who maintains Kolibri?

Kolibri is created, maintained, and operated by Learning Equality.

To stay up-to-date on all our activities, follow our blog, Twitter, and Facebook!

How are Kolibri implementations operated?

The Learning Equality team primarily works in our San Diego offices, building software and shaping our road map based on our interactions with our partners around the world. We work with individual humanitarians and NGOs of all sizes to help them distribute Kolibri to offline communities around the world, and will work on site for research and training purposes.

What is Kolibri’s affiliation with Khan Academy?

Kolibri is an independent, open-source project maintained by Learning Equality, and is not officially affiliated with Khan Academy, although they are very supportive of the Kolibri project.

Can I contribute to Kolibri?

Yes, contributions are welcome! We can use help with feedback, bug reports, software development, and translations.