Getting Started

This guide will help you get Quackback up and running quickly, whether you're using the cloud version or self-hosting.

Cloud Setup

The fastest way to get started is with Quackback Cloud:

1. Create an account at app.quackback.io
2. Create a workspace for your product
3. Set up your first board to collect feedback
4. Share the link with your users

That's it! You're ready to start collecting feedback.

Self-Hosted Setup

For teams who prefer to run Quackback on their own infrastructure:

Prerequisites

• Node.js 20 or later
• PostgreSQL 15 or later
• Bun (recommended) or npm

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/quackbackio/quackback.git
cd quackback

# Install dependencies
bun install

# Set up environment variables
cp .env.example .env

# Run database migrations
bun run db:migrate

# Start the development server
bun run dev

Environment Variables

Configure these required environment variables:

Next Steps

Once you're set up:

• Create your first feedback board
• Set up your public roadmap
• Configure your changelog