Auktiva Documentation

Welcome to the official documentation for Auktiva - a self-hosted, real-time auction platform built with Next.js.

What is Auktiva?

Auktiva is an open-source auction platform that allows you to create and manage private or public auctions. It’s designed to be self-hosted, giving you full control over your data and customization.

Key Features

Real-time bidding - Live updates using polling
Multiple auction types - Private (invite-only), link-based, or open auctions
Flexible item management - Custom end dates, starting bids, multiple images
Role-based access - Owner, Admin, Creator, and Bidder roles
Anonymous bidding - Optional bidder anonymity per auction or per bid
Notifications - In-app notifications for outbids and auction events
Self-hosted - Full control over your data with SQLite or Turso database
S3 compatible storage - Local storage or any S3-compatible service for images

Documentation Sections

For Developers

Technical documentation for setting up, configuring, and deploying Auktiva:

Installation & Setup
Configuration options
Database setup (SQLite & Turso)
Storage configuration (Local & S3)
Deployment guides
Troubleshooting

For Users

User guides for using the Auktiva platform:

Getting started
Creating and managing auctions
Adding items and images
Bidding on items
Understanding roles and permissions
Managing invitations

Quick Start


curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thomsa/auktiva/main/scripts/install.sh | bash

This will guide you through the interactive setup process.