# Documenso — Open Source Document Signing Platform

> Documenso is an open-source DocuSign alternative for self-hosted document signing with PDF e-signatures, audit trails, and Next.js stack.

## Install

Save in your project root:

## Quick Use

```bash
git clone https://github.com/documenso/documenso.git
cd documenso
cp .env.example .env
npm ci
npm run dx
```

Open `http://localhost:3000` — sign up and start sending documents for signature.

## Intro

**Documenso** is an open-source alternative to DocuSign, built with Next.js, Prisma, and PostgreSQL. It provides legally-binding digital document signing with PAdES-standard compliance, making it suitable for businesses that need full control over their signing infrastructure.

With 12.6K+ GitHub stars and AGPL-3.0 license, Documenso offers self-hosted deployment, custom branding, API access, and complete audit trails — all without per-signature fees.

## What Documenso Does

Documenso handles the entire document signing workflow:

- **PDF Upload & Signing Fields**: Upload any PDF, place signature fields, text fields, date fields, and checkboxes
- **Email Invitations**: Send signing requests via email with automatic reminders
- **Digital Signatures**: PAdES-standard compliant signatures with certificate embedding
- **Audit Trail**: Complete signing history with timestamps, IP addresses, and verification
- **Templates**: Create reusable document templates for recurring workflows
- **API Access**: REST API for programmatic document creation and signing
- **Self-Hosted**: Full control over data with Docker or manual deployment
- **Custom Branding**: White-label the signing experience with your own domain and logo

### Tech Stack

| Component | Technology |
|-----------|-----------|
| Frontend | Next.js 14, React, TypeScript |
| Database | PostgreSQL + Prisma ORM |
| Auth | NextAuth.js |
| Storage | S3-compatible (AWS, MinIO) |
| Signing | PAdES standard, PDF-lib |
| Deploy | Docker, Vercel, Railway |

### Self-Hosting with Docker

```bash
# Clone and configure
git clone https://github.com/documenso/documenso.git
cd documenso

# Set environment variables
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your database URL, SMTP settings, and S3 config

# Run with Docker
docker compose up -d
```

### API Integration

```typescript
import { DocumentApi } from "@documenso/sdk";

const api = new DocumentApi({ apiKey: "your-api-key" });

// Create and send a document
const doc = await api.createDocument({
  title: "Service Agreement",
  recipients: [
    { email: "client@example.com", name: "Client" }
  ]
});

// Upload PDF
await api.uploadDocument(doc.id, pdfBuffer);

// Add signing fields and send
await api.sendDocument(doc.id);
```

## FAQ

**Q: Is Documenso legally binding?**
A: Yes. Documenso uses PAdES-standard digital signatures with embedded certificates, which are legally recognized in most jurisdictions under eIDAS (EU) and ESIGN Act (US).

**Q: How does it compare to DocuSign?**
A: Documenso provides core signing features (PDF signing, templates, API) without per-signature pricing. You self-host for full data control. DocuSign has more enterprise features like bulk send and advanced workflows.

**Q: Can I use my own SMTP server?**
A: Yes. Configure SMTP in `.env` to send signing invitations from your own email domain.

**Q: What storage backends are supported?**
A: Any S3-compatible storage — AWS S3, MinIO, Cloudflare R2, DigitalOcean Spaces.

## Source & Thanks

- GitHub: [documenso/documenso](https://github.com/documenso/documenso) — 12.6K+ ⭐ | AGPL-3.0
- Website: [documenso.com](https://documenso.com)
- Docs: [documenso.com/docs](https://documenso.com/docs)

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## 快速使用

```bash
git clone https://github.com/documenso/documenso.git
cd documenso
cp .env.example .env
npm ci
npm run dx
```

打开 `http://localhost:3000`，注册账号即可开始发送文档签署请求。

## 简介

**Documenso** 是一个开源的 DocuSign 替代方案，基于 Next.js、Prisma 和 PostgreSQL 构建。提供符合 PAdES 标准的合法数字签名，适合需要完全掌控签署基础设施的企业。

拥有 12.6K+ GitHub 星标和 AGPL-3.0 许可证，Documenso 支持自托管部署、自定义品牌、API 访问和完整的审计追踪，且无按次签署的费用。

## 核心功能

- **PDF 上传与签署字段**：上传 PDF，放置签名、文本、日期和复选框字段
- **邮件邀请**：通过邮件发送签署请求，支持自动提醒
- **数字签名**：符合 PAdES 标准，嵌入证书
- **审计追踪**：完整的签署历史，包含时间戳、IP 地址和验证信息
- **模板**：为重复使用的工作流创建可复用的文档模板
- **API 访问**：REST API 支持程序化创建和签署文档
- **自托管**：通过 Docker 或手动部署完全掌控数据

## 常见问题

**Q: Documenso 的签名具有法律效力吗？**
A: 是的。Documenso 使用符合 PAdES 标准的数字签名，在大多数司法管辖区（包括欧盟 eIDAS 和美国 ESIGN 法案）具有法律效力。

**Q: 与 DocuSign 相比如何？**
A: Documenso 提供核心签署功能（PDF 签署、模板、API），没有按次签署的定价。你可以自托管以完全控制数据。

## 来源与致谢

- GitHub: [documenso/documenso](https://github.com/documenso/documenso) — 12.6K+ ⭐ | AGPL-3.0
- 官网: [documenso.com](https://documenso.com)

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