🚀 Overview

Purpose: Provide businesses and teams with a centralized platform to manage projects, tasks, clients, and human resources.

Real-world use: SaaS companies, agencies, and enterprises can organize teams, track tasks, manage client projects, and generate insightful reports.

Target users: Project managers, team leaders, HR departments, and SaaS entrepreneurs looking for a GPL-ready project management platform.

✨ Key Features

• Project Management: Create and manage projects with milestones, tasks, and deadlines.
• Task Management: Assign tasks, track progress, set priorities, and manage dependencies.
• Team Collaboration: Team chat, file sharing, and notifications for better collaboration.
• HR Module: Employee management, attendance tracking, leave management, and performance evaluation.
• CRM Integration: Manage clients, leads, deals, and client communications efficiently.
• Admin Panel: Manage users, roles, permissions, and overall system settings.
• Reports & Analytics: Generate project, task, HR, and financial reports for insights.
• Multi-Tenant SaaS Support: Host multiple organizations or clients on a single instance.
• Notifications & Reminders: Email and in-app notifications for tasks, projects, and deadlines.
• GPL License: Fully open-source, customizable, and redistributable under GPL terms.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Frontend: React JS / Vue JS (admin and client panels)
• Backend: PHP 7.x / 8.x (Laravel)
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB
• Server: Apache / Nginx with PHP-FPM
• APIs: REST API for frontend-backend communication, notifications, and SaaS management

Server Requirements: PHP extensions: mbstring, curl, json, pdo, fileinfo; SSL recommended; 2GB+ RAM for small-medium deployments.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload backend PHP files to your server.
2. Create a MySQL database and import worksuite.sql.
3. Update .env with database credentials, mail server settings, and SaaS configurations.
4. Set folder permissions for /storage, /bootstrap/cache, and /logs.
5. Run php artisan migrate --seed to setup database tables and default data.
6. Access admin panel to configure users, roles, projects, and SaaS settings.
7. Test task assignments, notifications, and reports before production use.

📦 Deliverables

• Complete backend source code (GPL licensed)
• Frontend admin and client panels
• Database schema & sample data
• Installation, configuration, and setup instructions
• Multi-tenant SaaS support and documentation

📱 Supported Platforms

Web: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest versions)

Server OS: Linux, macOS, Windows (PHP + MySQL hosting)

🧠 Notes

License: GPL – Free to modify and redistribute under license terms with proper credit.

• Ideal for SaaS project management, HRM, and CRM platforms.
• Ensure email and notification services are properly configured.
• Maintain author credits when redistributing.

Customization Tips:

• Modify frontend themes, dashboard widgets, and reports.
• Add integrations for third-party tools, payment gateways, or analytics.
• Enhance HRM, CRM, and SaaS modules based on business needs.

SEO & SaaS Assurance: Modular design, responsive admin panel, and API-first architecture support SaaS deployment and discoverability.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

This GPL release is based on the original Worksuite SaaS – Project Management System developed by its author(s) on CodeCanyon.
Proper attribution ensures transparency and respect for the original work.

View Worksuite on CodeCanyon

🔒 Disclaimer

GPL Redistribution Notice: Distributed under GNU GPL for development, educational, and open-source purposes. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the original developer. Users are responsible for secure deployment, data handling, and compliance.

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

Experience: Designed for real-world project, HR, and CRM management in SaaS environments.

Expertise: Developed using PHP Laravel backend and modern frontend technologies for scalable, secure, and maintainable platforms.

Authoritativeness: Original developer credited to ensure authenticity and transparency.

Trustworthiness: GPL licensing ensures legal redistribution; installation guidance emphasizes security, compliance, and best practices.