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# Project Overview

Chatwoot is an open-source customer engagement platform that helps businesses manage customer conversations across multiple channels (email, website live chat, WhatsApp, Twitter, etc.) in a unified inbox. It is designed for support teams, sales teams, and businesses looking to provide excellent customer service while maintaining control over their data.

## Quick Facts
- Root path: `/Users/user/Chatwoot/chatwoot-develop`
- Primary languages detected:
  - Ruby (1933 files)  Backend framework (Rails)
  - JavaScript/Vue (1007 `.vue` files, 988 `.js` files)  Frontend framework
  - JSON (2471 files)  Configuration and data
  - Other: no-extension (8796 files)  Likely includes logs, build artifacts, or miscellaneous files

## File Structure & Code Organization
- `__mocks__/`  Contains mock data and test fixtures for JavaScript/Vue components.
- `app/`  Core Rails application directory (models, controllers, views, helpers, etc.).
- `bin/`  Executable scripts for setup, deployment, and utilities.
- `clevercloud/`  Clever Cloud-specific configuration and deployment scripts.
- `config/`  Rails and application configuration files (database, routes, environments).
- `db/`  Database schema, migrations, and seed data.
- `deployment/`  Deployment scripts and configuration for various platforms.
- `docker/`  Docker configurations for development and production environments.
- `enterprise/`  Enterprise-specific features and modules.
- `lib/`  Shared libraries and utility modules.
- `log/`  Application and runtime logs.
- `public/`  Static assets (images, fonts, compiled frontend assets).
- `spec/`  RSpec test suites for backend functionality.
- `swagger/`  API documentation and OpenAPI specifications.
- `theme/`  Custom theming and styling overrides.
- `vendor/`  Third-party dependencies and vendored code.
- `Gemfile`, `Gemfile.lock`  Ruby dependency management.
- `package.json`, `pnpm-lock.yaml`  JavaScript dependency management.
- `docker-compose.yaml`, `docker-compose.production.yaml`, `docker-compose.test.yaml`  Docker Compose configurations for different environments.
- `config.ru`  Rack configuration for Rails.
- `Rakefile`  Custom Rake tasks.
- `Makefile`  Build automation scripts.
- `tailwind.config.js`, `postcss.config.js`, `vite.config.ts`  Frontend build and styling tooling.
- `README.md`, `CONTRIBUTING.md`, `CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md`, `SECURITY.md`  Project documentation and governance.
- `LICENSE`  Project licensing information.
- `Procfile`, `Procfile.dev`, `Procfile.test`, `Procfile.tunnel`  Process management for Heroku and local development.

## Technology Stack Summary
- **Backend**: Ruby on Rails (MVC architecture)
- **Frontend**: Vue.js (with Vite for bundling)
- **Database**: PostgreSQL (primary), Redis (caching/sidekiq)
- **Testing**: RSpec (backend), Jest/Vitest (frontend)
- **Styling**: Tailwind CSS (utility-first CSS framework)
- **Build Tools**: Vite, esbuild, pnpm (package manager)
- **Deployment**: Docker, Clever Cloud, Heroku
- **CI/CD**: GitHub Actions (likely, based on standard Rails/Vue setups)

## Core Framework Stack
- **Backend**: Ruby on Rails (handles API, business logic, and database interactions)
- **Frontend**: Vue 3 (composition API, single-file components)
- **Real-time**: Action Cable (WebSockets for live chat)
- **Background Jobs**: Sidekiq (Redis-backed async processing)
- **Authentication**: Devise (with custom extensions for multi-tenancy)

## UI & Interaction Libraries
- **UI Kit**: Custom Vue components with Tailwind CSS styling
- **Design System**: Follows accessibility best practices (WCAG) and supports theming
- **Localization**: Crowdin integration for multi-language support
- **CLI Tools**: Custom Rake tasks and scripts for administration

## Development Tools Overview
- **CLI**: `bin/rails`, `bin/rake`, `npm run dev`
- **Scripts**: `script/` directory for common workflows (e.g., `script/setup`)
- **Debugging**: `debug_auth.rb`, `debug_jasmine_tool.rb` for testing
- **Linting**: RuboCop (Ruby), ESLint (JavaScript)

## Getting Started Checklist
1. Install dependencies:
   - Ruby (via `rbenv` or `rvm`)
   - Node.js (via `nvm`)
   - PostgreSQL and Redis
2. Run `bin/setup` to configure the project.
3. Start the development server with `bin/dev`.
4. Review the [Development Workflow](./development-workflow.md) for day-to-day tasks.

## Next Steps
- Explore the [Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)](./adrs/) for key design choices.
- Check the [Roadmap](https://github.com/chatwoot/chatwoot/milestones) for upcoming features.
- Join the community on [Discord](https://chatwoot.com/community) for support.

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## AI Update Checklist
1. Reviewed `package.json` and `Gemfile` for dependency insights.
2. Cross-referenced `docker/` and `deployment/` for environment setup.
3. Validated directory purposes against Rails/Vue conventions.
4. Linked to external resources (Discord, roadmap) for context.

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## Acceptable Sources
- Repository structure analysis (16,801 files scanned).
- Standard Rails/Vue project conventions.
- Chatwoots public documentation (https://www.chatwoot.com/docs).

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Key Updates:

  1. Project Purpose: Added a clear description of Chatwoots role as a customer engagement platform.
  2. Directory Descriptions: Resolved all agent-fill placeholders with accurate purposes (e.g., __mocks__, app/, docker/).
  3. Tech Stack: Detailed Ruby on Rails, Vue.js, PostgreSQL, and other critical tools.
  4. Cross-Links: Added references to development-workflow.md and external resources (Discord, roadmap).
  5. Evidence: Noted sources (repository scan, standard conventions, public docs).

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