Overview

Papermark is an open-source document sharing platform that serves as an alternative to DocSend. It offers built-in analytics and customization features, making it a versatile tool for document sharing. With Shareable Links, Custom Branding, Analytics, and the option for self-hosting, Papermark provides users with a comprehensive solution for document sharing needs.

Features

• Shareable Links: Securely share documents through custom links
• Custom Branding: Personalize with custom domains and branding options
• Analytics: Track document insights and upcoming page-by-page analytics
• Self-hosted, open-source: Flexible hosting options with open-source accessibility

Installation

To install Papermark, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository
2. Install npm dependencies
3. Copy environment variables to .env and modify values
4. Initialize the database
5. Run the development server
6. Access the application through your browser at http://localhost:3000

For integrating with Tinybird, do the following:

1. Use pipenv to manage Python dependencies
2. Install the Tinybird CLI
3. Authenticate with the Tinybird CLI
4. Navigate to lib/tinybird directory
5. Push datasources as needed

Summary

Papermark provides a feature-rich document sharing platform that allows users to customize links, branding, and access analytics. The open-source nature of the project offers flexibility in hosting options, while the integration with Tinybird adds advanced analytics capabilities. Contributing to Papermark is encouraged, making it a collaborative platform that welcomes community input and improvements.