What is SaleSpider?

SaleSpider is a modern, open-source inventory and sales management system designed specifically for small and medium-sized stores. Built with Next.js 14 and PostgreSQL, it provides a powerful yet easy-to-use platform for managing your store operations.

Why SaleSpider?

• Offline-First - Works without internet (self-hosted deployment)
• Role-Based Access - Admin, Manager, and Cashier roles
• Audit Trails - Track all actions for accountability
• Multi-Language - English, French, Spanish, German
• Modern Stack - Next.js 14, PostgreSQL 16, TypeScript, Docker, Prisma

Key Features

• Dashboard - Real-time sales analytics with visual charts
• Inventory - Product management, stock tracking, low-stock alerts, deshelving
• Sales - Point-of-sale interface, multiple payment methods, receipt printing
• Staff - User management, role-based permissions, audit logs
• AI Insights - Inventory optimization powered by Google Gemini
• Multi-Language - English, French, Spanish, German with locale formatting
• Performance - Virtual scrolling, smart caching, optimized bundles

Who Is It For?

• Store Owners - Manage inventory, track performance, operate offline
• Managers - Oversee operations, view audit logs, generate reports
• Cashiers - Record sales, process payments (Cash, Card, Bank Transfer, Crypto, Other)
• Developers - Clean codebase, modern stack, easy to extend

Deployment Options

• Self-Hosted - Full control, offline operation, no cloud fees
• Hosted Database - Managed database, requires internet
• Cloud Platforms - Serverless, auto-scaling, global CDN

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Offline Operation

One of SaleSpider's unique features is its ability to operate completely offline when using self-hosted deployment:

What Works Offline

• ✅ Sales recording and processing
• ✅ Inventory management
• ✅ Staff management
• ✅ Report generation
• ✅ Data export (CSV)
• ✅ All core functionality

What Requires Internet

• ❌ AI-powered recommendations (Gemini API)
• ❌ Cloud backups (S3, Azure, GCS)
• ❌ External integrations
• ❌ Software updates

Perfect for Unreliable Connectivity

If your store is in an area with unreliable internet, SaleSpider's self-hosted deployment ensures your operations never stop.

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Open Source

Released under MIT License - free for commercial use, modification, and distribution.

• Modular, well-documented codebase
• Easy to extend and customize
• Active development and community contributions

Design Philosophy

• Product Images - Uses URLs instead of file uploads for flexibility and simplicity
• Extensibility - Modular architecture makes it easy to add features and integrations

Getting Started

Ready to try SaleSpider?

1. Quick Start Guide - Get up and running in minutes
2. Deployment Options - Choose your deployment method
3. Configuration - Customize your setup
4. Features - Explore what SaleSpider can do

Community & Support

• Documentation - Comprehensive guides
• GitHub Discussions - Community support
• Issue Tracker - Report bugs
• Contributing Guide - How to contribute

What's Next?

• Getting Started - Deploy your first instance
• Features Overview - Explore capabilities
• Deployment Guide - Choose your deployment method
• Configuration - Customize your setup