# documenso/documenso

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12,417 stars · 2,359 forks · TypeScript · agpl-3.0

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/documenso/documenso
- Homepage: https://documenso.com
- awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/documenso-documenso.md

## Topics

`digital-signature` `document-signing` `docusign-alternative` `e-signature` `esign` `esignature` `next-auth` `nextjs` `open-source` `pades-standard` `pdf` `pdf-sign` `pdf-signature` `postgresql` `prisma` `self-hosted` `signing` `typescript`

## Description

Documenso is a self-hosted electronic signature platform designed to manage the creation, distribution, and execution of legally binding documents. It provides a centralized system for collecting digital signatures and tracking the status of agreements through a structured interface.

The platform distinguishes itself by offering a programmatic interface that allows developers to embed document signing workflows directly into external web applications. This capability enables the automation of document processing tasks, allowing users to trigger signature requests and manage document lifecycles through an integrated API rather than relying on manual administrative processes.

The system supports complex document states and audit trails through a relational data model, ensuring consistency across all signing activities. It also includes event-driven notifications to alert external systems of status changes, facilitating the integration of document workflows into broader business operations.

## Tags

### Business & Productivity Software

- [Electronic Signature Platforms](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/electronic-signature-platforms.md) — Provides a self-hosted platform for managing, signing, and tracking legally binding digital documents.
- [Signing APIs](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/document-signing-workflows/signing-apis.md) — Offers a programmatic interface for embedding custom document workflows and signature collection directly into external services.
- [Document Signing Workflows](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/document-signing-workflows.md) — Enables embedding document signing workflows directly into external applications for seamless user experiences. ([source](https://documenso.com))
- [Workflow Automation](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/workflow-automation.md) — Automates document processing tasks to reduce manual administrative overhead and accelerate agreement completion.

### Security & Cryptography

- [Electronic Signatures](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/electronic-signatures.md) — Facilitates the collection of legally binding digital signatures through a streamlined, user-friendly interface. ([source](https://documenso.com))
- [Document Signing Platforms](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/identity-authentication/open-source-authentication-platforms/document-signing-platforms.md) — Integrates document signing workflows directly into external applications to provide a seamless signing experience.

### Content Management & Publishing

- [Document Automation Interfaces](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/content-processing-transformation/document-processing-conversion/document-processing-tools/document-automation-interfaces.md) — Provides programmatic interfaces to automate document processing and signature requests within larger software workflows. ([source](https://documenso.com))

### Networking & Communication

- [Event Webhooks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/event-webhooks.md) — Broadcasts real-time document status updates to external systems via asynchronous HTTP callbacks.