Two Usage Modes
Developer Mode for code-first control or Visual Mode for point-and-click building. One engine powers both — switch anytime.
Open Source
v1.0 Released
Volqan
Build Anything. Own Everything.
The open-source application framework that is a CMS, an admin panel, a visual page builder, and a backend application platform — all in one. Ship free. Stay free. Own every byte.
$ npx create-volqan-app my-project
$ cd my-project && pnpm dev
Why Volqan?
Most frameworks make you choose. You either get a CMS or a backend framework or a page builder — never all three, never without a vendor lock-in. Volqan removes that choice.
You define your data. Volqan generates the admin panel, the REST API, the GraphQL API, the forms, and the content management interface — automatically. Then you ship it with a single Docker command and walk away.
One Stack
- CMS
- Admin Panel
- Page Builder
- Backend API
Core Features
Everything you need to build powerful applications without the complexity.
Auto-Generated APIs
Every content model instantly becomes a full REST API and GraphQL API. No routes to write, no resolvers to maintain.
Extension Engine
First-class extension system. Add admin menu items, custom pages, dashboard widgets, API routes, and more — all through TypeScript.
Theme Engine
Full design token system. Swap themes instantly. Every color, font, spacing, and animation is configurable.
Embedded AI Assistant
AI lives inside your admin panel. Connect to OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, or run locally with Ollama.
Beautiful by Default
Built with shadcn/ui and Tailwind CSS v4. Premium SaaS look and feel out of the box.
Self-Hosted Forever
Docker-first. One command starts everything. No usage limits, no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in.
Tech Stack
Modern, battle-tested technologies you already know.
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Runtime | Node.js 22 LTS |
| Language | TypeScript 5.x |
| App Framework | Next.js 15 with App Router |
| ORM | Prisma |
| Databases | PostgreSQL (default), MySQL, SQLite |
| Admin UI | shadcn/ui + Tailwind CSS v4 |
| Auth | Built-in JWT + OAuth (Google, GitHub) |
| APIs | Auto-generated REST + GraphQL |
| File Storage | Local filesystem + S3-compatible adapter |
| Search | Built-in full-text search |
| Nodemailer with SMTP adapter | |
| Deployment | Docker + Docker Compose |
| Package Manager | pnpm workspaces |
The Marketplace
Bazarix
The official curated marketplace for Volqan extensions and themes. Every listing is quality-reviewed.
Browse ExtensionsDocumentation
Everything you need to get started and go production.
Getting Started
Install, configure, and launch your first Volqan project
Extension API
Build extensions that add features to any Volqan installation
Theme API
Build and publish themes for the Volqan admin panel
Pricing
Free tier, Support Plans, and the Platform Service Fee explained
Roadmap
What's built, what's coming, and when
Changelog
Version history and release notes
Legal
Terms of Service
Usage terms for the Volqan framework
Privacy Policy
What data is collected and how it is used
Refund Policy
Refund eligibility for Support Plans
Attribution Policy
How the attribution requirement works
Fee Disclosure
Full Platform Service Fee formula and examples
Contributor License
IP terms for contributors
Community
Join thousands of developers building with Volqan.
License
Volqan is released under the Open Core Attribution License v1.0. You may use, modify, and distribute it freely. Deployments must display the "Powered by Volqan" attribution notice unless you hold an active Support Plan subscription.