In simple English
This tool lets you create, send, and store digital contracts on your own server. You can generate agreements in batches and track them from start to finish. It is free to use because it is open source software. You need a server and some technical knowledge to set it up and keep it running.
What it is
Metasign is a self-hosted electronic contract management system built with an ASP.NET Core backend and an Angular frontend. It connects to a PostgreSQL database to store contract data and document records.
What it is good for
Small businesses and independent operators who want to manage client contracts on their own infrastructure without paying monthly fees to a third-party signing service.
- Self-hosted solution keeps your contract data on your own server.
- Supports batch creation for sending many agreements at once.
- MIT licence allows free use and modification.
- Requires .NET 6, Node.js, and PostgreSQL installed on your system.
- Setup involves configuring Visual Studio or command-line build tools.
- Documentation assumes familiarity with enterprise web development stacks.
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git clone https://github.com/ncc-erp/metasign.git cd metasign/ncc-erp-metasign/angular npm install npm start