🎯 Professional Ticket Management System

A comprehensive, enterprise-grade ticket management system designed for professional IT teams and customer service operations. This self-hosted solution provides advanced email integration, automated workflows, intelligent template management, and powerful analytics—all with a modern, intuitive interface.

🔗 Quick Links: Demo • Installation • Features • API Docs • Contributing

🚀 Key Highlights

✨ 2024-2025 Major Updates

🎨 Revolutionary Email Template System - No-code section builder with drag & drop
🔄 Intelligent Email Processing - Multi-account IMAP sync with smart reply detection
🎯 Advanced Workflow Automation - Due dates, SLA tracking, and auto-escalation
🌈 Dynamic Theme Engine - 10+ preset themes + custom color picker
📱 Mobile-First Experience - Fully responsive with touch-optimized interactions
🔐 Enterprise Security - Role-based access, audit trails, and session management

🚀 Features

🎯 Core Ticket Management

🎫 Intelligent Ticket System - Auto-generated ticket numbers, custom workflows, queue-based routing
💬 Unified Communication - Internal/external comments with full email thread preservation
👥 Advanced Participant Management - CC/BCC tracking, external user involvement, notification preferences
🔍 Smart Search & Filtering - Multi-criteria filters, saved presets, fuzzy search with Fuse.js
📎 Comprehensive File Handling - Drag & drop uploads, MIME validation, UUID-based storage
⏰ Workflow Automation - Due dates, reminders, SLA tracking, auto-close functionality

📧 Revolutionary Email Integration

🔄 Multi-Account IMAP Sync - Unlimited email accounts with individual sync intervals
🧠 Smart Reply Detection - Advanced regex patterns for automatic ticket threading
🛡️ Duplicate Prevention - Content-based and timing algorithms prevent duplicate tickets
📨 Intelligent Email Processing - Automatic participant extraction, attachment handling
🎯 Advanced Filtering - Subject/sender regex filters, folder monitoring, action rules

🎨 No-Code Email Template System (Latest Innovation)

🎯 Visual Section Builder - Drag & drop email content creation without HTML knowledge
📝 Pre-Built Templates - 8 professional section templates (Ticket Info, Status Changes, Comments, etc.)
🔧 Smart Configuration - Checkbox-based options, variable dropdowns, live preview
🎛️ Template Management - One-click reset to defaults, template duplication, style variants
🔄 Backward Compatibility - Seamless migration from HTML-based to visual sections
📱 Responsive Design - Mobile-optimized templates with automatic formatting

🌈 Advanced User Experience

🎨 Dynamic Theme System - 10+ predefined themes, custom color picker with live preview
📱 Mobile-First Design - Touch-optimized interactions, responsive breakpoints
⚡ Performance Optimized - Server components, lazy loading, optimistic UI updates
🎭 Smooth Animations - Framer Motion integration with micro-interactions
🔔 Real-Time Notifications - In-app notification center with read status tracking
🌍 Accessibility First - ARIA compliance, keyboard navigation, screen reader support

🏢 Enterprise Features

🔐 Role-Based Security - Admin/Supporter roles with granular permissions
📊 Advanced Analytics - Ticket volume charts, performance metrics, trend analysis
🏷️ Custom Workflows - Dynamic status/priority systems with icons and colors
📋 Queue Management - Departmental routing, workload balancing, user assignments
⚙️ Deep Customization - Logo uploads, brand colors, app naming, automation rules
🔄 Background Services - Automated cron jobs, health monitoring, service recovery

🚀 Technical Excellence

🏗️ Modern Architecture - Next.js 15 App Router, React 19, TypeScript 5.8
🗄️ Optimized Database - SQLite with strategic indexing and query optimization
🔧 Developer Experience - Comprehensive type safety, extensive documentation
📈 Performance Monitoring - Built-in analytics, error tracking, health checks
🔄 Scalable Design - Microservice-ready architecture with clean separation

🛠️ Technology Stack

🏗️ Core Framework

Frontend: Next.js 15.4.1 with App Router and React Server Components
Language: TypeScript 5.8.3 with strict mode and comprehensive type safety
Database: SQLite with Prisma ORM for optimized performance
Authentication: NextAuth.js 4.24.11 with JWT and session management

🎨 UI & Design

Styling: TailwindCSS 3.4.1 with dynamic CSS variables and theme system
Components: ShadCN/UI + Radix UI primitives for accessibility
Icons: Lucide React with 1000+ icons and custom icon system
Animations: Framer Motion for smooth micro-interactions

📧 Email & Communication

IMAP Processing: ImapFlow 1.0.191 for robust email server connections
Email Parsing: MailParser 3.7.4 for advanced content extraction
Template Engine: Custom HTML/text templates with variable substitution
Visual Builder: No-code section builder for email customization

🔧 Backend Services

File Handling: Multer 2.0.2 with UUID-based storage and MIME validation
Rich Text Editor: Lexical 0.33.1 for advanced comment editing
Search: Fuse.js 7.1.0 for intelligent fuzzy search
Date Processing: date-fns 4.1.0 for comprehensive date manipulation
Performance: Built-in caching, lazy loading, and optimized queries

⚡ Quick Start

📋 Prerequisites

System Requirements:

Node.js: 18.x or higher (Download)
npm: 9.x+ (included with Node.js) or yarn/pnpm
Email Server: IMAP/SMTP access for email integration (optional but recommended)

Recommended Environment:

RAM: 4GB+ available memory
Storage: 2GB+ free space (more for file attachments)
OS: Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+), macOS (10.15+), or Windows 10+ with WSL2

🚀 Installation

Clone and install dependencies:

git clone https://github.com/jonax1337/Ticket-System.git
cd Ticket-System
npm install

Configure environment variables:

cp .env.example .env

Edit .env with your configuration:

# Database (SQLite by default)
DATABASE_URL="file:./dev.db"

# NextAuth Configuration
NEXTAUTH_URL="http://localhost:3000"
NEXTAUTH_SECRET="your-strong-secret-key-here"

# Optional: Email Automation
ENABLE_EMAIL_CRON=true
TICKET_AUTOMATION_ENABLED=true

Setup database:
```
npx prisma generate
npx prisma db push
```
Start the application:
```
npm run dev
```
Complete setup: Visit http://localhost:3000 and follow the setup wizard to create your admin account and configure basic settings.

🔧 Post-Installation Setup

After installation, configure these essential features:

Admin Account: Create your first administrator account through the setup wizard
Email Integration: Add IMAP/SMTP accounts in Admin → Email Settings
Customization: Upload logo, set theme colors, and customize branding
User Management: Create supporter accounts and assign queues
Workflow Configuration: Set up custom statuses, priorities, and automation rules

📸 Screenshots

🎯 Dashboard Overview

Modern, clean interface with powerful ticket management:

Smart Ticket List - Sortable columns, advanced filtering, bulk operations
Real-Time Search - Instant results with multi-criteria filtering
Status Indicators - Visual priority and status badges with custom colors
Quick Actions - One-click ticket assignment, status updates, and commenting

📱 Mobile Experience

Fully responsive design optimized for mobile workflows:

Touch-Optimized Interface - Gesture-friendly interactions and navigation
Responsive Tables - Adaptive layouts for different screen sizes
Mobile Notifications - Native-like notification experience
Offline Capability - Basic functionality when connectivity is limited

⚙️ Admin Panel

Comprehensive administration with intuitive controls:

User Management - Role assignment, queue allocation, permission control
System Configuration - Branding, themes, automation settings
Email Template Designer - Visual email builder with live preview
Analytics Dashboard - Performance metrics and trend analysis

🎨 Theme Customization

Advanced theming system with real-time preview:

10+ Preset Themes - Professional color schemes (Default, Blue, Green, Purple, Red, etc.)
Custom Color Picker - Unlimited color possibilities with HSL support
Logo Management - Upload and preview custom logos
Brand Consistency - Automatic color derivation for UI components

📧 Email Template Designer (Revolutionary Feature)

No-code email template creation:

Visual Section Builder - Drag & drop email content without HTML knowledge
Template Gallery - 8 pre-built professional templates
Smart Configuration - Checkbox options, variable dropdowns, style variants
Live Preview - Real-time email preview with sample data
Mobile Preview - See how emails look on different devices

🔧 Configuration

🌐 Environment Variables

Variable	Description	Default	Example
`DATABASE_URL`	SQLite database file path	`file:./dev.db`	`file:./production.db`
`NEXTAUTH_URL`	Application base URL	`http://localhost:3000`	`https://yourdomain.com`
`NEXTAUTH_SECRET`	Session encryption key	(required)	`your-super-secret-jwt-key`
`SKIP_SETUP`	Skip initial setup wizard	`false`	`true`
`ENABLE_EMAIL_CRON`	Enable automatic email sync	`true`	`false`
`CRON_SECRET`	External cron endpoint secret	(optional)	`cron-webhook-secret`
`TICKET_AUTOMATION_ENABLED`	Enable ticket automation	`true`	`false`
`TICKET_AUTOMATION_WARNING_DAYS`	Days before warning	`7`	`5`
`TICKET_AUTOMATION_CLOSE_DAYS`	Days before auto-close	`14`	`30`

⚙️ System Configuration

Configure these settings through the admin panel:

🎨 Branding & Appearance

App Name: Customize the application name and title
Logo Upload: Upload custom logos (PNG, JPG, SVG supported)
Theme Selection: Choose from preset themes or create custom colors
Color Customization: Advanced color picker with HSL support
Typography: Custom font selection and scaling

🎫 Ticket Management

Ticket Numbering: Sequential or random number generation
Custom Statuses: Create status workflows with icons and colors
Priority Levels: Define priority hierarchies with visual indicators
Queue System: Departmental routing and workload balancing
Automation Rules: Due date tracking, escalation, and auto-close

📧 Email Integration

IMAP Accounts: Configure multiple email accounts for ticket creation
SMTP Settings: Outbound email configuration for notifications
Sync Intervals: Individual account sync scheduling
Email Filters: Subject and sender regex filtering
Template Management: Visual email template designer

📧 Email Integration

🚀 Advanced Email Processing Engine

The system features a sophisticated IMAP-based email-to-ticket conversion system with enterprise-level capabilities:

Multi-Account Architecture

Unlimited Accounts: Configure multiple email accounts with independent settings
Smart Sync Intervals: Individual sync schedules per account (default: 5 minutes)
Folder Monitoring: Monitor specific IMAP folders or entire mailboxes
Connection Health: Automatic connection monitoring and recovery

Intelligent Email Processing

Smart Reply Detection: Advanced regex patterns automatically thread email replies
Duplicate Prevention: Content-based and timing algorithms prevent duplicate tickets
Participant Management: Automatic extraction of all email participants (FROM, TO, CC, BCC)
Attachment Processing: Seamless file upload integration with UUID-based storage
HTML/Text Processing: Intelligent content extraction and formatting preservation

Advanced Configuration Options

// Email Account Configuration
{
  host: "imap.gmail.com",
  port: 993,
  username: "[email protected]",
  password: "app-password",
  useSSL: true,
  folder: "INBOX",
  syncInterval: 300, // seconds
  processOnlyUnread: true,
  subjectFilter: "\\[SUPPORT\\].*",
  fromFilter: ".*@company\\.com",
  emailAction: "mark_read", // or "delete", "move"
  moveToFolder: "Processed",
  defaultPriority: "Medium",
  defaultStatus: "Open",
  defaultAssigneeId: "user-id"
}

Email Filters & Rules

Subject Filtering: Regex patterns for selective email processing
Sender Filtering: Allow/block specific email addresses or domains
Content Analysis: Spam detection and content validation
Post-Processing Actions: Mark as read, delete, or move to folders

🔄 Background Processing

Automated Sync Services

Server-Side Cron Manager: Handles multiple account syncing
Configuration Change Detection: Automatic service restart on settings updates
External Cron Support: REST API endpoints for external scheduling systems
Health Monitoring: Email sync status tracking and error reporting

Performance & Reliability

Error Recovery: Graceful error handling with automatic retry mechanisms
Rate Limiting: Prevents email server overload
Connection Pooling: Efficient IMAP connection management
Memory Optimization: Large email handling without memory leaks

🎨 Email Template System

🚀 Revolutionary No-Code Template Builder (Latest Innovation)

The new visual email template system eliminates the need for HTML knowledge while providing powerful customization options:

Visual Section Builder

Drag & Drop Interface: Intuitive section management with reordering
Pre-Built Templates: 8 professional section templates for common use cases
Smart Configuration: Checkbox-based options instead of HTML editing
Variable Assistance: Dropdown menus for available template variables
Live Preview: Real-time email preview with realistic sample data

Professional Section Templates

Template	Description	Use Case
🎫 Ticket Information	Automatic ticket details display	Show ticket number, subject, status, priority
🔄 Status Change	Status update notifications	Display previous/new status with reasons
💬 Comment Display	New comment presentation	Show comment content with author and timestamp
📝 Custom Text	Flexible text content	Add custom messages with variable support
📋 Action Instructions	Step-by-step guidance	Provide bulleted action lists for customers
⚠️ Warning Notice	Important alerts	Display warnings and urgent information
📞 Contact Information	Support contact details	Show support email and contact options
👥 Participant Info	Participant notifications	Display participant addition details

Template Features

Style Variants: Info, Success, Warning, Error, Default styling options
Conditional Content: Smart content display based on available data
Variable Substitution: 25+ available variables for dynamic content
Mobile Optimization: Responsive email design for all devices
Reset Functionality: One-click return to default templates

Available Template Variables

// Ticket Information
{{ticketNumber}}     // T-123456
{{ticketSubject}}    // Ticket title
{{ticketStatus}}     // Current status
{{ticketPriority}}   // Priority level
{{ticketCreatedAt}}  // Creation date

// User Information  
{{customerName}}     // Customer name
{{customerEmail}}    // Customer email
{{assignedToName}}   // Assigned agent
{{actorName}}        // Action performer

// System Information
{{systemName}}       // Application name
{{supportEmail}}     // Support contact
{{currentDate}}      // Current date
{{currentTime}}      // Current time

// Status Changes
{{previousStatus}}   // Old status
{{newStatus}}        // New status
{{statusChangeReason}} // Change reason

// Comments
{{commentContent}}   // Comment HTML
{{commentAuthor}}    // Comment author
{{commentCreatedAt}} // Comment date

// Participants
{{participantName}}  // Participant name
{{participantType}}  // Participant role

Template Management

Visual Editor: Point-and-click section configuration
Template Gallery: Browse and select from pre-built templates
Duplication: Copy existing sections for quick customization
Bulk Operations: Enable/disable multiple sections
Export/Import: Share templates between installations

🎯 Template Configuration Per Email Type

Each email type supports complete customization:

Ticket Created

Welcome message and ticket confirmation
Ticket details section with configurable fields
Contact information and next steps
Custom branding and styling

Status Changed

Status change notification with previous/new status
Change reason and actor information
Updated ticket details
Action instructions for customer

Comment Added

New comment notification
Full comment content with formatting
Author information and timestamp
Ticket context and details

Participant Added

Participant welcome notification
Role and permission information
Ticket context and access details
Contact information

Automation Warning

Inactivity warning with urgency indicators
Clear action instructions
Deadline information
Contact options for assistance

Automation Closed

Closure notification with summary
Ticket resolution information
Reopen instructions
Satisfaction survey (optional)

🔄 Backward Compatibility

Seamless Migration: Existing HTML templates automatically converted
Hybrid Support: Both visual and HTML editing available
Data Preservation: No loss of existing template customizations
Gradual Adoption: Switch to visual builder at your own pace

👥 User Management

🔐 Role-Based Access Control

Administrator Role

Full System Access:

✅ Complete user management (create, edit, delete, role assignment)
✅ System configuration (themes, branding, automation settings)
✅ Email account management and template configuration
✅ Analytics and reporting access
✅ Queue management and workflow configuration
✅ All ticket management capabilities
✅ Security settings and audit log access

Supporter Role

Ticket-Focused Access:

✅ View and manage all tickets within assigned queues
✅ Create internal comments and customer communications
✅ Update ticket status, priority, and assignments
✅ File attachment handling and management
✅ Personal "My Tickets" dashboard
✅ Basic profile and password management
❌ No user management or system configuration access
❌ Limited to assigned queues and tickets

👤 User Profile Management

Personal Settings

Profile Information: Name, email, contact details
Avatar Upload: Custom profile pictures with image optimization
Password Management: Secure password changes with strength validation
Notification Preferences: Email and in-app notification settings
Theme Preferences: Personal theme selection and customization
Language Settings: Multi-language support (when available)

Security Features

Password Hashing: bcrypt with configurable salt rounds
Session Management: JWT-based secure session handling
Two-Factor Authentication: TOTP support (when configured)
Login Audit: Track login attempts and security events
Permission Verification: Real-time permission checking
Session Timeout: Configurable session expiration

🏢 Team & Queue Management

Queue System

Departmental Organization: Organize tickets by department or category
User Assignment: Assign users to specific queues
Workload Balancing: Automatic ticket distribution
Priority Routing: High-priority tickets to experienced agents
Escalation Rules: Automatic escalation based on time or complexity

User Analytics

Performance Metrics: Tickets resolved, response times, satisfaction scores
Workload Analysis: Current assignment load and capacity
Activity Tracking: Login history, ticket interactions, system usage
Team Performance: Comparative analysis and team statistics

🚀 Deployment

🐳 Docker Deployment

Quick Docker Setup

# Dockerfile
FROM node:18-alpine

WORKDIR /app

# Install dependencies
COPY package*.json ./
RUN npm ci --only=production

# Copy application code
COPY . .

# Generate Prisma client and build
RUN npx prisma generate
RUN npm run build

# Create data directory for SQLite
RUN mkdir -p /app/data

EXPOSE 3000
CMD ["npm", "start"]

# Build and run
docker build -t ticket-system .
docker run -p 3000:3000 \
  -v ticket-data:/app/data \
  --env-file .env \
  ticket-system

Docker Compose Setup

# docker-compose.yml
version: '3.8'
services:
  ticket-system:
    build: .
    ports:
      - "3000:3000"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
      - ./uploads:/app/uploads
    environment:
      - DATABASE_URL=file:/app/data/production.db
      - NEXTAUTH_URL=http://localhost:3000
      - NEXTAUTH_SECRET=your-production-secret
    restart: unless-stopped

☁️ Cloud Platform Deployment

Vercel (Recommended)

Connect Repository: Import from GitHub/GitLab
Environment Variables: Configure in Vercel dashboard
Database Setup: Use Vercel Postgres or external SQLite hosting
Deploy: Automatic deployment on push

# Vercel CLI deployment
npm i -g vercel
vercel
vercel --prod

Railway

# Railway deployment
npm i -g @railway/cli
railway login
railway init
railway up

Heroku

# Heroku deployment
heroku create your-app-name
heroku config:set NEXTAUTH_SECRET=your-secret
git push heroku main

🏗️ Self-Hosted Deployment

Production Server Setup

# 1. Server preparation (Ubuntu/Debian)
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install -y nodejs npm nginx certbot

# 2. Application setup
git clone https://github.com/jonax1337/Ticket-System.git
cd Ticket-System
npm install
npm run build

# 3. Process management with PM2
npm install -g pm2
pm2 start npm --name "ticket-system" -- start
pm2 startup
pm2 save

# 4. Nginx reverse proxy
sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/ticket-system
# Configure nginx (see below)
sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/ticket-system /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/
sudo nginx -t && sudo systemctl reload nginx

# 5. SSL certificate
sudo certbot --nginx -d yourdomain.com

Nginx Configuration

server {
    listen 80;
    server_name yourdomain.com;
    
    location / {
        proxy_pass http://localhost:3000;
        proxy_http_version 1.1;
        proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
        proxy_set_header Connection 'upgrade';
        proxy_set_header Host $host;
        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
        proxy_cache_bypass $http_upgrade;
    }
}

📊 Production Considerations

Performance Optimization

Database Optimization: Regular VACUUM operations for SQLite
File Storage: Consider object storage for attachments (S3, CloudFlare R2)
CDN Setup: Static asset delivery optimization
Caching: Redis for session storage and caching
Monitoring: Application performance monitoring (APM)

Security Hardening

Environment Variables: Secure secret management
HTTPS: Always use SSL/TLS in production
Firewall: Restrict access to necessary ports only
Updates: Regular security updates and patches
Backups: Automated database and file backups

Scaling Considerations

Load Balancing: Multiple application instances
Database Scaling: Consider PostgreSQL for high traffic
File Storage: Distributed file storage systems
Email Processing: Separate email processing workers
Monitoring: Comprehensive monitoring and alerting

💻 Development

📋 Development Scripts

# Development
npm run dev          # Start development server with hot reload
npm run build        # Build optimized production bundle
npm run start        # Start production server
npm run lint         # Run ESLint code quality checks
npm run typecheck    # Run TypeScript type checking

# Database Management
npx prisma generate  # Generate Prisma client after schema changes
npx prisma db push   # Push schema changes to database
npx prisma migrate dev    # Create and apply migration (recommended)
npx prisma migrate deploy # Apply migrations in production
npx prisma studio    # Open visual database browser
npx prisma db seed   # Run database seeder (if configured)

# Email Testing
npm run email:test   # Test email configuration
npm run email:sync   # Manual email sync trigger

🏗️ Development Setup

Local Development Environment

# 1. Clone and setup
git clone https://github.com/jonax1337/Ticket-System.git
cd Ticket-System
npm install

# 2. Environment configuration
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your settings

# 3. Database setup
npx prisma generate
npx prisma db push

# 4. Start development
npm run dev

Development Tools & Extensions

Recommended VS Code Extensions:

Prisma: Database schema IntelliSense
TypeScript Hero: Advanced TypeScript support
Tailwind CSS IntelliSense: CSS class autocompletion
ESLint: Code quality and formatting
Prettier: Code formatting
GitLens: Git integration and history

Development Dependencies:

{
  "@types/node": "^20",
  "@types/react": "^19", 
  "@types/react-dom": "^19",
  "autoprefixer": "^10.4.17",
  "eslint": "^9",
  "postcss": "^8.4.35",
  "tailwindcss": "^3.4.1",
  "typescript": "5.8.3"
}

🔧 Development Guidelines

Code Style & Standards

TypeScript: Strict mode enabled, comprehensive type coverage
ESLint: Enforced code quality rules and best practices
Prettier: Consistent code formatting across the project
Component Structure: Organized in logical feature-based folders
API Routes: RESTful conventions with proper error handling

Database Development

# Schema changes workflow
1. Edit prisma/schema.prisma
2. npx prisma migrate dev --name describe_change
3. npx prisma generate
4. Test changes locally
5. Commit migration files

# Reset database (development only)
npx prisma migrate reset

Testing Strategy

Component Testing: Test React components in isolation
API Testing: Test API endpoints with various scenarios
Integration Testing: Test complete user workflows
E2E Testing: Full application testing with Playwright
Email Testing: Mock email providers for development

Performance Optimization

React Server Components: Minimize client-side JavaScript
Image Optimization: Next.js image optimization for uploads
Database Queries: Use Prisma query optimization
Caching: Implement strategic caching for frequently accessed data
Bundle Analysis: Regular bundle size analysis and optimization

🚀 Feature Development Workflow

Adding New Features

Design Phase: Plan feature architecture and database changes
Database Schema: Update Prisma schema if needed
API Development: Create necessary API endpoints
Frontend Development: Build user interface components
Integration: Connect frontend with backend APIs
Testing: Comprehensive testing of new functionality
Documentation: Update documentation and README

Email Template Development

// Adding new section template
export const NEW_TEMPLATE: SectionTemplate = {
  id: 'custom_template',
  name: 'Custom Template',
  description: 'Description of the template',
  category: 'custom',
  icon: '🎯',
  preview: 'Preview text',
  fields: [
    {
      id: 'field1',
      type: 'text',
      label: 'Field Label',
      required: true
    }
  ],
  generateHtml: (fieldValues) => {
    return `<p>Generated HTML content</p>`
  }
}

🔍 Debugging & Troubleshooting

Common Development Issues

Database Sync Issues: Run npx prisma migrate reset and npx prisma db push
Type Errors: Ensure npx prisma generate after schema changes
Build Errors: Check TypeScript errors with npm run typecheck
Email Sync Issues: Verify IMAP credentials and connection settings
Authentication Issues: Check NextAuth configuration and secrets

Development Tools

Prisma Studio: Visual database browser and editor
React DevTools: Component state and props inspection
Network Tab: API request/response debugging
Console Logs: Structured logging for debugging
Error Tracking: Comprehensive error reporting and tracking

📖 API & Integrations

🔌 RESTful API Architecture

The system provides a comprehensive REST API for external integrations and custom development:

Authentication & Security

// API Authentication
Headers: {
  'Authorization': 'Bearer JWT_TOKEN',
  'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}

// Session-based authentication for web interface
// JWT tokens for API access
// Role-based access control (RBAC)

Core API Endpoints

Ticket Management:

GET    /api/tickets                    // List tickets with filtering
POST   /api/tickets                    // Create new ticket
GET    /api/tickets/:id                // Get ticket details
PUT    /api/tickets/:id                // Update ticket
DELETE /api/tickets/:id                // Delete ticket
POST   /api/tickets/:id/comments       // Add comment
GET    /api/tickets/:id/participants   // Get participants
POST   /api/tickets/:id/participants   // Add participant

User Management:

GET    /api/users                      // List users
POST   /api/users                      // Create user
GET    /api/users/:id                  // Get user details
PUT    /api/users/:id                  // Update user
DELETE /api/users/:id                  // Delete user
POST   /api/users/:id/avatar           // Upload avatar

Email Integration:

GET    /api/admin/email                // List email accounts
POST   /api/admin/email                // Create email account
PUT    /api/admin/email/:id            // Update email account
POST   /api/admin/email/:id/test       // Test email connection
POST   /api/admin/email/:id/sync       // Manual sync trigger
GET    /api/admin/email/sync-status    // Get sync status

Email Templates:

GET    /api/admin/email-templates/types              // List email types
GET    /api/admin/email-templates/types/:type        // Get type config
PUT    /api/admin/email-templates/types/:type        // Update type config
POST   /api/admin/email-templates/types/:type/reset  // Reset to default
POST   /api/admin/email-templates/base/preview       // Preview template

Webhook Support

// Incoming webhooks for external integrations
POST   /api/webhooks/tickets          // Create ticket via webhook
POST   /api/webhooks/status           // Update ticket status
POST   /api/webhooks/comment          // Add comment via webhook

// Outgoing webhooks (configurable)
- Ticket created/updated events
- Comment added events  
- Status change events
- User assignment events

🔗 Integration Examples

Slack Integration

// Send ticket notifications to Slack
const slackNotification = {
  channel: '#support',
  text: `New ticket created: ${ticket.subject}`,
  attachments: [{
    color: 'good',
    fields: [
      { title: 'Ticket ID', value: ticket.ticketNumber, short: true },
      { title: 'Priority', value: ticket.priority, short: true },
      { title: 'Status', value: ticket.status, short: true }
    ]
  }]
}

await fetch(SLACK_WEBHOOK_URL, {
  method: 'POST',
  body: JSON.stringify(slackNotification)
})

External CRM Integration

// Sync tickets with external CRM
const crmData = {
  external_id: ticket.id,
  title: ticket.subject,
  description: ticket.description,
  status: ticket.status,
  contact_email: ticket.fromEmail,
  created_at: ticket.createdAt
}

await fetch('https://api.crm.com/tickets', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer CRM_API_TOKEN',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify(crmData)
})

Custom Email Processing

// External email processing service
POST /api/cron/email-sync
Headers: {
  'X-Cron-Secret': process.env.CRON_SECRET
}

// Response includes processing statistics
{
  "success": true,
  "accounts_processed": 3,
  "total_imported": 15,
  "total_skipped": 2,
  "total_errors": 0,
  "processing_time": "2.3s"
}

📊 Analytics & Reporting API

// Ticket analytics
GET /api/analytics/tickets/volume      // Ticket volume over time
GET /api/analytics/tickets/status      // Status distribution
GET /api/analytics/tickets/priority    // Priority breakdown
GET /api/analytics/performance         // Agent performance metrics
GET /api/analytics/resolution-time     // Average resolution times

// System health
GET /api/system/health                 // Overall system health
GET /api/system/email-status           // Email sync status
GET /api/system/performance            // Performance metrics

🛠️ SDK & Libraries

JavaScript/TypeScript SDK

import { TicketSystemClient } from '@ticket-system/sdk'

const client = new TicketSystemClient({
  baseURL: 'https://your-instance.com',
  apiKey: 'your-api-key'
})

// Create ticket
const ticket = await client.tickets.create({
  subject: 'API Integration Issue',
  description: 'Having trouble with API integration',
  priority: 'High',
  fromEmail: '[email protected]'
})

// Add comment
await client.tickets.addComment(ticket.id, {
  content: 'Working on the integration issue',
  isInternal: false
})

Python Client Library

from ticket_system import TicketSystemClient

client = TicketSystemClient(
    base_url='https://your-instance.com',
    api_key='your-api-key'
)

# Create ticket
ticket = client.tickets.create(
    subject='Python Integration',
    description='Testing Python client library',
    priority='Medium',
    from_email='[email protected]'
)

# List tickets
tickets = client.tickets.list(
    status='Open',
    priority='High',
    limit=50
)

🔐 API Security

Authentication Methods

JWT Tokens: Stateless API authentication
API Keys: Simple authentication for service integrations
Session Cookies: Web application authentication
OAuth 2.0: Third-party application authentication (planned)

Rate Limiting

// Rate limiting configuration
{
  windowMs: 15 * 60 * 1000,  // 15 minutes
  max: 100,                   // 100 requests per window
  message: 'Too many requests, please try again later'
}

// Per-endpoint rate limiting
{
  '/api/tickets': { max: 50 },
  '/api/users': { max: 20 },
  '/api/admin/*': { max: 10 }
}

Data Validation

Input Sanitization: All inputs validated and sanitized
Schema Validation: Zod-based request/response validation
Type Safety: Full TypeScript coverage for API contracts
Error Handling: Consistent error responses with proper HTTP status codes

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! Here's how to get involved:

🚀 Getting Started

Fork the Repository

# Fork on GitHub, then clone locally
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/Ticket-System.git
cd Ticket-System

Setup Development Environment

npm install
cp .env.example .env
npx prisma generate
npx prisma db push
npm run dev

Create Feature Branch

git checkout -b feature/amazing-new-feature

📝 Development Guidelines

Code Standards

TypeScript: Use strict typing, avoid any types
ESLint: Follow established linting rules
Prettier: Maintain consistent code formatting
Comments: Document complex logic and API changes
Naming: Use descriptive, self-documenting names

Commit Convention

# Commit message format
type(scope): description

# Examples
feat(email): add visual template builder
fix(auth): resolve session timeout issue
docs(readme): update installation instructions
refactor(api): optimize ticket query performance

Testing Requirements

Unit Tests: Test individual functions and components
Integration Tests: Test API endpoints and workflows
UI Tests: Test user interface interactions
Email Tests: Mock email providers for testing

🐛 Bug Reports

Before Submitting:

Search existing issues to avoid duplicates
Test with the latest version
Gather detailed reproduction steps

Bug Report Template:

## Bug Description
Brief description of the issue

## Steps to Reproduce
1. Step one
2. Step two
3. Step three

## Expected Behavior
What should happen

## Actual Behavior
What actually happens

## Environment
- OS: [e.g., Ubuntu 20.04]
- Node.js: [e.g., 18.17.0]
- Browser: [e.g., Chrome 115]
- Version: [e.g., 0.1.0]

## Additional Context
Screenshots, logs, or other relevant information

💡 Feature Requests

Feature Request Template:

## Feature Description
Clear description of the proposed feature

## Use Case
Why this feature would be valuable

## Proposed Implementation
How you think it should work

## Alternatives Considered
Other approaches you've thought about

## Additional Context
Mockups, examples, or related features

🔧 Development Areas

High-Priority Contributions

🌍 Internationalization: Multi-language support implementation
📱 Mobile App: React Native companion app
🔌 Integrations: Slack, Teams, Discord, Zendesk connectors
📊 Advanced Analytics: Custom dashboards and reporting
🔐 SSO Integration: SAML, LDAP, Active Directory support

Documentation Improvements

API Documentation: OpenAPI 3.0 specification
Tutorial Content: Step-by-step guides and tutorials
Video Guides: Screen recordings for complex features
Translation: Documentation in multiple languages

Performance Optimizations

Database Optimization: Query performance improvements
Caching Strategy: Redis integration and caching layers
Bundle Optimization: JavaScript bundle size reduction
Image Processing: Advanced image optimization and compression

🎯 Contribution Workflow

Issue Discussion: Discuss major changes in issues first
Development: Implement changes following guidelines
Testing: Ensure all tests pass and add new tests
Documentation: Update relevant documentation
Pull Request: Submit PR with clear description
Code Review: Address feedback and iterate
Merge: Maintainers merge approved PRs

🏆 Recognition

Contributors are recognized in:

README Contributors Section: Public recognition
Release Notes: Feature attribution in releases
Hall of Fame: Special recognition for significant contributions
Beta Access: Early access to new features and releases

📞 Community & Support

GitHub Discussions: General questions and community discussion
Discord Server: Real-time chat and collaboration (coming soon)
Monthly Calls: Virtual meetups for contributors (planned)
Documentation Wiki: Community-maintained documentation

📄 License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

MIT License

Copyright (c) 2024 Ticket System Contributors

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:

The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
copies or substantial portions of the Software.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
SOFTWARE.

🤝 License Benefits

✅ Commercial Use: Use in commercial projects
✅ Modification: Modify source code freely
✅ Distribution: Distribute copies and modifications
✅ Private Use: Use for private/internal projects
✅ Patent Grant: Protection against patent claims

📋 License Requirements

📝 License Notice: Include license in distributions
📝 Copyright Notice: Preserve copyright notices
📝 Attribution: Credit original authors

🆘 Support & Community

🐛 Issue Reporting

Bug Reports: Create Bug Report
Feature Requests: Request Feature
Security Issues: Security Advisory

💬 Community Channels

GitHub Discussions: Join Discussions
Issues Tracker: Browse Issues
Pull Requests: View PRs

📊 Project Statistics

🗺️ Roadmap & Future Plans

🎯 Planned Features (Next 6 Months)

🔌 Webhook Integrations - Slack, Teams, Discord, and custom endpoints
📖 API Documentation - Complete OpenAPI 3.0 specification with Swagger UI
📊 Advanced Analytics - Custom dashboards, SLA tracking, and performance metrics
🔄 Bulk Operations - Mass ticket updates, batch assignments, multi-select actions
🏗️ Custom Fields - Dynamic ticket metadata with validation and conditional logic
🌍 Multi-language Support - Full i18n with RTL support and locale formatting

🚀 Long-term Vision (6-12 Months)

📱 Mobile Applications - Native iOS and Android apps with offline capability
🔐 SSO Integration - SAML, LDAP, Active Directory, and OAuth providers
📚 Knowledge Base - Integrated documentation system with search and suggestions
🤖 AI Assistant - Intelligent ticket categorization and response suggestions
🏢 Multi-tenant Support - Support for multiple organizations in single instance
📈 Advanced Reporting - Custom report builder with scheduled exports

🔧 Recent Major Updates

✅ Visual Email Template Builder - No-code section creation with drag & drop
✅ Enhanced Email Processing - Multi-account sync with smart reply detection
✅ Advanced Theme System - Custom color picker with 10+ preset themes
✅ Modern Architecture - Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript 5.8 upgrade
✅ Database Migration - Seamless MySQL to SQLite migration support
✅ Security Enhancements - Improved authentication and authorization
✅ Performance Optimization - Server components and optimized queries
✅ Mobile Responsiveness - Complete mobile-first design overhaul

🎉 Community Achievements

🌟 GitHub Stars: Growing community of users and contributors
🔧 Active Development: Regular updates and feature releases
🐛 Issue Resolution: Fast response times and community support
📚 Documentation: Comprehensive guides and API documentation
🛡️ Security: Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

🎯 Why Choose This Ticket System?

🚀 Enterprise-Ready from Day One

Production-Tested: Battle-tested architecture with comprehensive security
Scalable Design: Grows with your organization from startup to enterprise
Modern Technology: Built with the latest frameworks and best practices
Self-Hosted: Complete control over your data and infrastructure
Cost-Effective: No per-agent fees or monthly subscriptions

🎨 Unmatched Customization

Visual Email Builder: Revolutionary no-code template system
Theme System: Unlimited visual customization options
Workflow Flexibility: Adapt to any support process or methodology
API-First: Integrate with any existing tools or systems
Open Source: Modify anything to fit your exact needs

🔧 Developer-Friendly

Modern Stack: Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript 5.8
Clean Architecture: Well-documented, maintainable codebase
Comprehensive APIs: RESTful APIs for all functionality
Active Community: Growing ecosystem of contributors and users
Extensive Documentation: Detailed guides for every aspect

📈 Future-Proof Investment

Regular Updates: Continuous improvement and new features
Community-Driven: Roadmap influenced by real user needs
Standards-Based: Built on web standards and best practices
Migration-Friendly: Easy to migrate data in and out
Vendor-Independence: Never locked into proprietary systems

🌟 Built with ❤️ for IT Support Teams and Customer Service Excellence

Transform your support operations with a modern, intelligent, and completely customizable ticket management system.

🚀 Ready to Get Started?

⬇️ Download Latest Release • 📖 Read Documentation • 🎮 Try Demo • 💬 Join Community

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🎯 Professional Ticket Management System

🚀 Key Highlights

✨ 2024-2025 Major Updates

📚 Table of Contents

🚀 Features

🎯 Core Ticket Management

📧 Revolutionary Email Integration

🎨 No-Code Email Template System (Latest Innovation)

🌈 Advanced User Experience

🏢 Enterprise Features

🚀 Technical Excellence

🛠️ Technology Stack

🏗️ Core Framework

🎨 UI & Design

📧 Email & Communication

🔧 Backend Services

⚡ Quick Start

📋 Prerequisites

🚀 Installation

🔧 Post-Installation Setup

📸 Screenshots

🎯 Dashboard Overview

📱 Mobile Experience

⚙️ Admin Panel

🎨 Theme Customization

📧 Email Template Designer (Revolutionary Feature)

🔧 Configuration

🌐 Environment Variables

⚙️ System Configuration

🎨 Branding & Appearance

🎫 Ticket Management

📧 Email Integration

📧 Email Integration

🚀 Advanced Email Processing Engine

Multi-Account Architecture

Intelligent Email Processing

Advanced Configuration Options

Email Filters & Rules

🔄 Background Processing

Automated Sync Services

Performance & Reliability

🎨 Email Template System

🚀 Revolutionary No-Code Template Builder (Latest Innovation)

Visual Section Builder

Professional Section Templates

Template Features

Available Template Variables

Template Management

🎯 Template Configuration Per Email Type

Ticket Created

Status Changed

Comment Added

Participant Added

Automation Warning

Automation Closed

🔄 Backward Compatibility

👥 User Management

🔐 Role-Based Access Control

Administrator Role

Supporter Role

👤 User Profile Management

Personal Settings

Security Features

🏢 Team & Queue Management

Queue System

User Analytics

🚀 Deployment

🐳 Docker Deployment

Quick Docker Setup

Docker Compose Setup

☁️ Cloud Platform Deployment

Vercel (Recommended)

Railway

Heroku