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# Welcome to Changemaker V5

A self-hosted, open-source platform for digital campaigns.

Changemaker V5 is a battle-tested, lightweight, self-hosted productivity suite that empowers you to build secure websites, blogs, newsletters, and forms. With 100% locally hosted AI and automation systems, it helps you manage a community of collaborators—from personal projects to full-fledged campaigns—granting you complete control, inherent security, and true freedom of speech for your content.

Build your power, don't rent it.

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## Quick Start

Familiar with the terminal, git, and Docker? Get Changemaker up and running in minutes:

    # Clone the repository
    git clone https://gitea.bnkhome.org/bnkops/Changemaker.git
    cd Changemaker

    # Run the config.sh script
    ./config.sh

    # Start all services
    docker compose up -d

That's it! After services start (which may take a few minutes on first run), visit http://localhost:3011 to get started.

Access Homepage (only works with if Changemaker installed)

Important: Make sure to visit https://localhost:9444 immediately to configure Portainer before the installation process times out. See the Portainer documentation for details.

Detailed Installation Guide

## What is Changemaker?

Changemaker V5 is a curated set of free & open source tools that has been pre-configured into a platform for the express intent of running a digital campaign. It empowers you to deploy secure, locally-built websites, blogs, newsletters, & forms – from personal projects to full-fledged campaigns.

## Why Changemaker?

Changemaker V5 is a project undertaken by The Bunker Operations, a community building organization, headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to provide our community a digital campaign alternative to mainstream American systems. It intends to be a plug-and-play web server platform so we can transition our friends, allies, and comrades off of corporate systems.

## Core Applications & Services

Changemaker V5 comes packed with a suite of powerful, self-hosted tools. Click on any app to learn more about its features and how to use it.

### dashboardHomepage

Main dashboard for Changemaker V5. Your central command center for all services.

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### codeCode Server

Visual Studio Code in your browser. Develop and edit code from any device.

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### edit_noteFlatnotes

Simple, markdown-based note-taking, directly connected to your blog.

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### mailListmonk

Self-hosted newsletter and mailing list manager for full control over campaigns.

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### table_chartNocoDB

Open Source Airtable Alternative. Turn any database into a smart spreadsheet.

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### question_answerAnswer

Self-hosted Q&A platform for teams to share knowledge internally.

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### drawExcalidraw

Virtual whiteboard for sketching and collaborative diagramming.

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### appsFerdium

All-in-one desktop app that helps you organize multiple social media services in one place.

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### sourceGitea

Lightweight, self-hosted Git service for managing repositories and collaboration.

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### articleMkDocs Material

Create beautiful documentation sites with Markdown (like this one!).

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### peopleMonica CRM

Personal relationship management system to organize interactions with your contacts.

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### integration_instructionsn8n

Workflow automation tool that connects various apps and services together.

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### smart_toyOllama

Run open-source large language models locally for AI-powered assistance.

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### chatOpenWebUI

Web interface for interacting with your Ollama AI models.

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### sailingPortainer

Container management platform that simplifies deploying and managing Docker environments.

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### forumRocket.Chat

Self-hosted team communication platform with real-time chat and collaboration.

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## Development Pathway

Changemaker is continuously evolving. Here are some identified wants for development:

- Internal integrations for asset management (e.g., shared plain file locations).
- Database connections for automation systems (e.g., manuals for NocoDB & n8n).
- Enhanced manuals and landing site for the whole system.
- Comprehensive training materials.

Stay tuned for updates and new features! For more details, check the full development pathway.