In simple English
This tool adds a sliding feedback panel to your website. Visitors click a floating button to open the panel and type a note. You receive their comments inside your own database. It is built for PHP developers who use the Laravel framework. The code is free to download and use on your own server.
What it is
Volet is an open-source customer feedback widget for Laravel applications. It renders as a floating button that opens a panel containing built-in feedback forms or custom web components.
What it is good for
Solo builders who run Laravel apps and want a self-hosted alternative to paid support and feedback widgets like Intercom or Crisp.
- Comes with a built-in feedback collection feature out of the box.
- Extensible design lets you build or install custom features like chatboxes.
- Easily styled using CSS variables to match your existing brand colors.
- Requires an existing Laravel application and familiarity with PHP.
- Building custom features requires setting up Vue.js and Web Components.
- Does not include live chat functionality by default.
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composer require mydnic/volet php artisan vendor:publish --tag="volet-assets" --force php artisan vendor:publish --tag="volet-migrations" php artisan migrate