Huly Platform

What is the project about?

The Huly Platform is a framework designed to speed up the development of business applications, like CRM systems. It's a foundation upon which various applications (Chat, Project Management, CRM, HRM, ATS) are built.

What problem does it solve?

It accelerates the development process for business applications, reducing the time and effort needed to build such systems from scratch.

What are the features of the project?

Includes several pre-built applications: Chat, Project Management, CRM, HRM, and ATS.
Designed for self-hosting (with a dedicated huly-selfhost repository for simplified Docker-based deployment).
Supports both amd64 and arm64 containers on Linux and macOS.
Includes comprehensive testing capabilities (unit and UI tests).
Provides a development mode with live reloading.
Uses a structured branching strategy (main, staging, develop) for contributions and releases.

What are the technologies used in the project?

Node.js (v20.11.0 required)
Docker
Docker Compose
Microsoft Rush (for monorepo management)
MongoDB (database)
Elasticsearch (search)
MinIO (object storage)
TypeScript
Svelte (likely, given svelte-check command)
Webpack (for bundling)
BrowserStack (for testing)

What are the benefits of the project?

Faster Development: Reduces development time for business applications.
Modular Design: Allows for building and integrating different applications.
Self-Hostable: Provides control over data and infrastructure.
Active Development: Shows ongoing activity and maintenance.
Open Source: Allows for community contributions and transparency.

What are the use cases of the project?

Building a custom CRM system.
Developing a project management tool.
Creating an HR management system.
Implementing an applicant tracking system (ATS).
Developing other business applications that can leverage the platform's foundation.
Serving as a base for other products, as demonstrated by Huly and TraceX.