🚀 Overview

Purpose: Stocky provides a unified business management platform for retail stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, and service-based enterprises. It streamlines sales, inventory tracking, HR operations, and reporting from a single, centralized dashboard.

Real-world use: Perfect for SMEs needing reliable inventory and employee tracking, POS terminals with barcode scanning, and financial reports for management decisions.

Target users: business owners, store managers, accounting staff, and developers building or customizing POS & ERP-style systems for clients.

✨ Key Features

• Point of Sale (POS): Easy product search, barcode scanning, quick checkout, and customer management.
• Inventory Management: Real-time stock tracking, batch control, low-stock alerts, and supplier management.
• Purchasing & Sales: Manage purchase orders, invoices, receipts, and returns with full history.
• HRM Module: Employee profiles, attendance tracking, payroll, leave management, and roles/permissions.
• Multi-Store Support: Manage multiple locations or branches under one system with separate reporting.
• Reports & Analytics: Sales trends, profit/loss summaries, expense tracking, and custom date-range analytics.
• Payment Integrations: Support for cash, card, and online gateways (Stripe, PayPal, or manual setup).
• Tax & Discount Management: Configurable VAT/GST and dynamic discount rules.
• Barcode & Label Printing: Generate printable barcodes and QR labels directly from the dashboard.
• Multi-language Support: Language files ready for localization; right-to-left (RTL) layout support.
• Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly POS and admin panels built with Bootstrap for easy access on any device.
• Backup & Restore: Built-in data export/import for quick recovery and migration.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Backend: PHP 7.4+ or PHP 8.x (MVC architecture)
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap 5
• Database: MySQL 5.7+ / MariaDB 10.x+
• Server: Apache or Nginx with mod_rewrite enabled
• Optional tools: Composer for dependency management; Redis or Memcached for caching

Minimum server requirements:

• 2 vCPU / 2GB RAM (recommended)
• PHP extensions: mbstring, JSON, cURL, fileinfo, GD/ImageMagick
• SSL enabled for secure POS operations

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload all source files to your server or localhost environment.
2. Create a MySQL database and import the provided SQL dump (stocky.sql).
3. Edit .env or config.php to include your database credentials and site URL.
4. Run the web installer or visit the URL to complete setup.
5. Login with default admin credentials (provided in documentation) and begin configuration.

Tip: Use HTTPS for production environments and set appropriate file permissions for /storage and /uploads.

📦 Deliverables

• Complete Stocky PHP source code (GPL license)
• MySQL schema & sample data
• Admin & POS interfaces
• HRM module and report templates
• Documentation & installation guide
• Language packs (multi-language support)

📱 Supported Platforms

Server OS: Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS), Windows (XAMPP/WAMP), macOS (MAMP).

Client Devices: Compatible with desktop browsers, tablets, and smartphones. Optimized for POS terminals, barcode scanners, and touchscreen devices.

🧠 Notes

License: Distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). Users may modify, redistribute, or adapt the code provided the license remains intact.

• Ideal for educational use, customization projects, and small business deployment.
• Always review tax and compliance modules before commercial use.
• Retain the license and author credit in redistributions.

Customization Tips:

• Modify business logic in app/Models or controllers for new modules.
• Use environment variables for API keys and payment credentials.
• Integrate additional features like SMS alerts or WhatsApp notifications using webhooks.

SEO Assurance: Stocky includes SEO-friendly product and category pages, meta tags, and clean URLs. Structured data ensures discoverability for retail products.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

This GPL distribution is based on the original Stocky – POS with Inventory Management & HRM script developed by its respective author on CodeCanyon.

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Note: Attribution helps maintain developer recognition and ensures transparency in open-source redistribution.

🔒 Disclaimer

GPL Redistribution Notice: This resource is provided under the GNU General Public License for educational and development purposes. It does not represent the original commercial license. Use responsibly and comply with all regional software and tax regulations. Always retain the GPL notice and author credits when redistributing or modifying.

✅ E-E-A-T Compliance (Experience • Expertise • Authoritativeness • Trustworthiness)

Experience: Stocky reflects years of retail software experience — from POS workflow optimization to real-world HRM needs in small businesses.

Expertise: Built on PHP and MySQL with a modular architecture, offering developers a flexible base for ERP, retail, or HR systems.

Authoritativeness: Original author attribution ensures authenticity and product provenance (via CodeCanyon reference).

Trustworthiness: Distributed transparently under GPL, with clear disclaimers and documentation to ensure ethical, compliant usage.