In simple English
This tool creates business proposals and collects client signatures. You type in project details, and an artificial intelligence model writes the entire document. Your clients receive a web link to read and sign the proposal online. It replaces expensive document services that charge large annual fees. You need a free account with a database provider and an AI key to run it.
What it is
ProposalForge is an open-source alternative to PandaDoc built with Next.js (a framework for building web applications using React), Supabase (a backend service that provides a database and user login), and Claude (an artificial intelligence model). It includes deal management, pricing tables, public links, and electronic signatures.
What it is good for
Solo builders and small agencies who want to send professional project proposals and get client sign-offs without paying high monthly subscription fees.
- Generates complete proposal text using artificial intelligence.
- Allows clients to sign documents online without creating an account.
- Includes source code under an open licence so you can host it yourself.
- Requires technical setup with external database and artificial intelligence accounts.
- Lacks advanced features like payment collection and PDF exports in the current version.
- Has only one star on GitHub, indicating an early project with minimal community testing.
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git clone https://github.com/Stevekaplanai/proposalforge cd proposalforge npm install npm run dev