PixelEC

An open-source, lightweight e-commerce platform with a powerful admin dashboard and analytics

🚀 Vision

PixelEC aims to be the go-to solution for freelance developers and store owners with basic technical know-how looking for a powerful yet lightweight e-commerce platform for themselves or their clients. Unlike bloated commercial platforms, PixelEC focuses on what matters most: robust backend management, insightful analytics, and extensible architecture—all while maintaining a clean, modern and configurable UI.

✨ Key Features

• Powerful Admin Dashboard - Comprehensive analytics, product management, and customer insights
• Flexible Product Management - Create, categorize, and manage products with ease
• Client Management Tools - Track customer behavior, manage communications, and build loyalty
• Financial Tracking - Monitor sales, revenue, and other key financial metrics
• Customizable Frontend Templates - 3 style variations for essential store pages with toggle-able components
• Developer-Friendly - Built with modern technologies (SvelteKit, Express, TailwindCSS) and extensible architecture
• Self-Hosted - Complete control over your data and infrastructure

🖥️ Screenshots

Note: Screenshots will be added as development progresses

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: SvelteKit, TailwindCSS, DaisyUI
• Backend: Express.js, Node.js, Redis
• Database: MariiaDB (default, with support for other databases planned)
• Image Storage: Local filesystem with optional S3 integration

📦 Installation (not functional yet. do not install or run)

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/utrechtsedev/pixelec.git
cd pixelec

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Set up environment variables
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your configuration

# Run development server
npm run dev

# Build for production
npm run build

🔍 Current Status

PixelEC is currently in active development. We're focusing on building a solid foundation and core functionality before moving on to more advanced features. Check our project roadmap for more details on development progress and upcoming features.

🎯 Who Is This For?

• Freelance Developers who need a customizable e-commerce solution for clients
• Business Owners looking for a self-hosted alternative to subscription services
• Developers interested in contributing to an open-source e-commerce platform
• Software Development Students building their portfolio with real-world projects

💡 Why PixelEC?

• Open Source & Free: No subscription fees or hidden costs
• Focus on Backend: Powerful management tools without frontend constraints
• Lightweight & Fast: Built for performance and efficiency
• Developer Friendly: Easy to extend and customize
• Self-Hosted: Complete control over your data and infrastructure

🗺️ Roadmap Highlights

• Phase 1: Foundation & Core Infrastructure
• Phase 2: Core E-commerce Functionality
• Phase 3: Enhanced Management Tools
• Phase 4: Advanced Features & Optimization

See our detailed ROADMAP.md for the complete development plan. (not yet published)

👥 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Whether you're fixing bugs, adding features, or improving documentation, your help is appreciated.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

Please check out our Contributing Guide for more details.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🤝 Support

If you encounter any problems or have suggestions, please open an issue on GitHub.

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