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title: Documentation
description: Changemaker Lite documentation hub — guides for users, admins, and operators.
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- getting-started
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# Documentation
Welcome to the Changemaker Lite documentation. Whether you're a campaign volunteer, an admin managing operations, or a sysadmin deploying the platform — start here.
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## Use the Platform
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- :material-rocket-launch:{ .lg .middle } **Getting Started**
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Install Changemaker Lite, create your first admin account, and explore the dashboard.
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Getting Started](getting-started/index.md)
- :material-star-shooting:{ .lg .middle } **Feature Guides**
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Campaigns, email advocacy, response walls, map locations, landing pages, and media.
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Feature Guides](getting-started/features.md)
- :material-shield-account:{ .lg .middle } **Administration**
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User management, roles and permissions, site settings, email templates, and newsletters.
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Administration](admin/index.md)
- :material-walk:{ .lg .middle } **Volunteer Guide**
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Sign up for shifts, use the canvassing map, record visits, and track your activity.
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Volunteer Guide](volunteer/index.md)
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## Deploy & Operate
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- :material-docker:{ .lg .middle } **Deployment**
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Docker Compose setup, environment variables, SSL/TLS, backups, and production checklist.
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Deployment](deployment/index.md)
- :material-sitemap:{ .lg .middle } **Architecture**
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Dual API design, database schema, authentication flow, and system diagram.
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Architecture](architecture/index.md)
- :material-server-network:{ .lg .middle } **Services**
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Nginx routing, Redis, PostgreSQL, Listmonk, MkDocs, Gitea, NocoDB, and more.
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Services](services/index.md)
- :material-chart-line:{ .lg .middle } **Monitoring**
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Prometheus metrics, Grafana dashboards, Alertmanager rules, and health checks.
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Monitoring](admin/services/monitoring.md)
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## Reference
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- :material-api:{ .lg .middle } **API Reference**
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REST endpoints for auth, campaigns, locations, shifts, media, and more.
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: API Reference](api/index.md)
- :material-bug:{ .lg .middle } **Troubleshooting**
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Common errors, CORS issues, database problems, tunnel debugging, and FAQ.
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Troubleshooting](troubleshooting/index.md)
- :material-lock-check:{ .lg .middle } **Security**
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Password policy, rate limiting, token rotation, encryption, and audit report.
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Security](deployment/security.md)
- :material-source-pull:{ .lg .middle } **Contributing**
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Development setup, code style, git workflow, and pull request guidelines.
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Contributing](https://gitea.bnkops.com/admin/changemaker.lite){ target="_blank" }
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## Platform at a Glance
| Component | Technology | Purpose |
|-----------|-----------|---------|
| **Main API** | Express.js + Prisma | Auth, campaigns, map, shifts, pages, email |
| **Media API** | Fastify + Prisma | Video library, analytics, upload, scheduling |
| **Admin GUI** | React + Ant Design + Zustand | Dashboard for admins and organizers |
| **Database** | PostgreSQL 16 | Single shared database for both APIs |
| **Cache** | Redis | Rate limiting, BullMQ jobs, geocoding queue |
| **Proxy** | Nginx | Subdomain routing, security headers, SSL |
| **Tunnel** | Pangolin + Newt | Expose services without port forwarding |
| **Monitoring** | Prometheus + Grafana | Metrics, dashboards, alerts |
!!! tip "New here?"
Start with the [Getting Started](getting-started/index.md) guide to have the platform running in under 30 minutes.
!!! info "Looking for the source?"
Changemaker Lite is 100% open source. Browse the code on [Gitea](https://gitea.bnkops.com/admin/changemaker.lite).