Abstract: 【Purpose/significance】Knowledge ecosystem is a hot research content in the field of library and information in recent
years. Through combing and analyzing the connotation, operation system and application of knowledge ecosystem, it can provide refer⁃ence for promoting domestic knowledge ecosystem research.【Method/process】By searching Chinese databases such as CNKI and Wanfang, bibliometric methods and content analysis methods are used to analyze and summarize the main research content of the knowledge ecosystem, summarize the general research framework and propose future prospects.【Result/conclusion】The results show that the knowledge ecosystem research of our country has roughly gone through three stages of development. At present, certain results have been achieved in theory and practice. In the future, the elements of knowledge ecosystem should be further refined, the theoreti⁃
cal connection of knowledge ecosystem should be strengthened, as well as the depth and breadth application of knowledge ecosystemshould be emphasized.【Innovation/limitation】Summarize the basic theories and practical applications of knowledge ecosystem re⁃search at home and abroad, and propose suggestions to promote the development of this field in response to the deficiencies of existing research.