What is CapyShop?

CapyShop is a free, self-hosted, AI-powered e-commerce platform. It gives you everything you need to run an online store — product management, order processing, payments, shipping, and a customizable storefront — without subscription fees or transaction commissions.

You deploy it on your own infrastructure using Docker, which means you own your data and have full control over your store.

Key Features

AI-Powered Search

CapyShop uses semantic search powered by OpenAI or Anthropic models. Instead of matching keywords, it understands the intent behind what your customers type, delivering more relevant results.

Admin Dashboard

A comprehensive dashboard to manage every aspect of your store:

• Products — Create and organize products with images, variants, and inventory tracking
• Collections — Group products into categories displayed on your storefront
• Orders — Track the full order lifecycle from placement to fulfillment
• Customers — View and manage customer accounts and their activity
• Analytics — Monitor revenue, orders, and customer behavior
• Coupons — Create discount codes with flexible rules
• Tax Rules — Configure tax calculations per region
• FAQ — Manage a frequently asked questions section for your store

Storefront & Page Builder

A drag-and-drop page builder lets you customize your storefront without writing code. You can create custom pages, configure your homepage layout, and apply visual themes including dark mode.

Payments & Shipping

• Stripe integration with 3D Secure support for card payments
• Pay-on-delivery as an alternative payment method
• Flexible shipping options with real-time cost estimation based on weight and destination

Multi-Language & Multi-Currency

CapyShop supports English, Spanish, Dutch, and Portuguese out of the box. You can serve customers in their preferred language and currency.

Custom Scripts

Inject custom JavaScript into your storefront for analytics, chat widgets, or any third-party integration.

Tech Stack

CapyShop is built with modern, production-tested technologies:

• React and TypeScript for the frontend
• PostgreSQL for the database
• Tailwind CSS for styling
• Prisma as the ORM
• Stripe for payment processing
• OpenAI / Anthropic for AI-powered search
• Docker for deployment

Who Is It For?

CapyShop is built for store owners and entrepreneurs who want:

• Full ownership of their store and data
• No monthly subscription fees or revenue sharing
• A modern, AI-enhanced shopping experience for their customers
• The flexibility to customize and extend their platform

Next Steps

Ready to set up your store? Head to the Docker Deployment guide to get CapyShop running.