# 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](/docker-deployment) guide to get CapyShop running.