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Refferq v1.0.0 - Initial Release 🎉

Release Date: October 10, 2025

We're thrilled to announce the first stable release of Refferq - a comprehensive, open-source affiliate management platform built with Next.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL!

🎯 What is Refferq?

Refferq is a complete affiliate management solution that provides everything you need to create, manage, and scale your affiliate marketing program. Built with modern technologies and developer-friendly architecture, it's the perfect choice for businesses of all sizes.

✨ Key Features

For Admins

  • 📊 Comprehensive Dashboard - Real-time analytics and metrics
  • 👥 Affiliate Management - Approve, manage, and track affiliates
  • 📋 Referral System - Review and approve referrals with commissions
  • 💰 Payout Processing - Bank CSV export and Stripe Connect integration
  • ⚙️ Program Settings - Flexible commission rules and configurations
  • 🔄 Batch Operations - Bulk status changes and deletions

For Affiliates

  • 🏠 Personal Dashboard - Track earnings and performance
  • 📝 Referral Submission - Submit leads through web portal
  • 💵 Commission Tracking - View pending and paid commissions
  • 📈 Performance Metrics - Conversion rates and earnings
  • 🔗 Unique Links - Personal referral codes and tracking links
  • 👤 Profile Management - Update account information

Technical Features

  • 🔐 Secure Authentication - JWT + OTP email verification
  • 📧 Email Notifications - Welcome, approval, payout emails
  • 🎨 Modern UI - Responsive design with Tailwind CSS
  • 🚀 Production Ready - Vercel deployment optimized
  • 📚 Comprehensive API - 31 REST endpoints
  • 🔍 Type Safety - Full TypeScript implementation
  • 💾 PostgreSQL Database - Reliable data storage with Prisma ORM

🚀 What's Included

Core Platform

  • ✅ User authentication with JWT + OTP
  • ✅ Admin dashboard with analytics
  • ✅ Affiliate portal with earnings tracking
  • ✅ Referral submission and approval workflow
  • ✅ Flexible commission system (percentage & fixed)
  • ✅ Payout processing (Bank CSV, Stripe Connect)
  • ✅ User status management (PENDING/ACTIVE/INACTIVE/SUSPENDED)
  • ✅ Batch operations for efficiency

API (31 Endpoints)

  • ✅ 18 Admin Endpoints - Complete admin control
  • ✅ 6 Affiliate Endpoints - Self-service portal
  • ✅ 7 Auth Endpoints - Secure authentication
  • ✅ 1 Webhook Endpoint - External integrations
  • ✅ 1 Testing Endpoint - Email configuration testing

Email System

  • ✅ Welcome emails (Resend integration)
  • ✅ Referral notifications to admins
  • ✅ Approval/rejection emails to affiliates
  • ✅ Payout confirmation emails
  • ✅ Password reset emails
  • ✅ Professional HTML templates with branding

Documentation (10,000+ words)

  • ✅ Comprehensive README
  • ✅ Complete API documentation (2,000+ lines)
  • ✅ Deployment guides (Vercel, AWS, Docker)
  • ✅ Database schema documentation
  • ✅ Email configuration guide (300+ lines)
  • ✅ Contributing guidelines
  • ✅ Code of Conduct
  • ✅ MIT License

GitHub Wiki (18,000+ words)

  • ✅ Home page with navigation
  • ✅ Quick Start Guide (5-minute setup)
  • ✅ Comprehensive Roadmap
  • ✅ Detailed Changelog
  • ✅ FAQ (70+ questions)
  • ✅ API Overview
  • ✅ Contributing Guide

📦 Installation

Get started in 5 minutes:

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/refferq/refferq.git
cd refferq

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Set up environment
cp .env.example .env.local
# Edit .env.local with your settings

# Set up database
npm run db:generate
npm run db:push

# Start development server
npm run dev

Open http://localhost:3000

Detailed instructions: See our Quick Start Guide

🔧 Tech Stack

  • Frontend: Next.js 15.2.3, React 19, TypeScript 5.8
  • Backend: Next.js App Router, API Routes
  • Database: PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM 6.16.3
  • Authentication: JWT via jose library
  • Email: Resend API
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS 3.4
  • Deployment: Vercel, Docker, AWS

📊 By the Numbers

  • 🎯 31 API Endpoints - Comprehensive REST API
  • 📧 6 Email Templates - Professional notifications
  • 📄 10,000+ Lines - Well-documented code
  • 📚 18,000+ Words - Complete wiki documentation
  • 🔐 Zero Vulnerabilities - Security-focused
  • ✅ Zero Build Errors - Production ready

🎓 Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 18+
  • PostgreSQL 14+
  • Resend account (free tier available)

Quick Start

  1. Clone the repository
  2. Install dependencies
  3. Configure environment variables
  4. Set up database
  5. Start development server
  6. Create admin account
  7. Start managing affiliates!

Resources

🌟 Why Refferq?

Open Source & Free

  • ✅ MIT Licensed - use commercially
  • ✅ No vendor lock-in
  • ✅ Full source code access
  • ✅ Active community support

Production Ready

  • ✅ Built with enterprise-grade tech
  • ✅ Comprehensive documentation
  • ✅ Security best practices
  • ✅ Scalable architecture

Developer Friendly

  • ✅ Well-documented API
  • ✅ TypeScript throughout
  • ✅ Modern tech stack
  • ✅ Easy to customize

Feature Complete

  • ✅ Everything out of the box
  • ✅ No expensive plugins
  • ✅ Regular updates
  • ✅ Community-driven roadmap

🗺️ Roadmap

v1.1.0 (Q4 2025) - Analytics & Webhooks

  • Enhanced analytics dashboard
  • Real-time conversion tracking
  • Webhook system for integrations
  • API rate limiting
  • Bulk affiliate approval

v1.2.0 (Q1 2026) - Customization

  • White-label capabilities
  • Multi-language support
  • Custom email templates editor
  • Dark mode support
  • Theme system

v1.3.0 (Q2 2026) - Advanced Commissions

  • Tiered commission structures
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Recurring commissions
  • Multi-currency support
  • Tax document generation

View Full Roadmap

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! Here's how you can help:

Ways to Contribute

Getting Started

  1. Read our Contributing Guide
  2. Check Good First Issues
  3. Join the conversation in Discussions

🙏 Acknowledgments

Special thanks to:

  • The Refferq Team - Core development
  • Early Testers - Valuable feedback
  • Open Source Community - Inspiration and support

Built With

📄 License

Refferq is open source software licensed under the MIT License.

This means you can:

  • ✅ Use it commercially
  • ✅ Modify the source code
  • ✅ Distribute your modifications
  • ✅ Use it privately

View License

🔗 Links

🚀 Deploy Now

Deploy with Vercel

📢 Spread the Word

Love Refferq? Help us grow:

  • ⭐ Star us on GitHub - github.com/refferq/refferq
  • 🐦 Share on Twitter - "Just discovered @Refferq - an amazing open-source affiliate management platform!"
  • 💼 Share on LinkedIn - Tell your network about Refferq
  • 📝 Write a blog post - Share your experience
  • 🎥 Create a video - Tutorial or demo

💬 Community

Join our growing community:

  • GitHub Discussions - Ask questions, share ideas
  • GitHub Issues - Report bugs, request features
  • Email Newsletter - Monthly updates (coming soon)
  • Discord Server - Real-time chat (coming soon at 500+ stars)

🎉 What's Next?

We're just getting started! Here's what we're working on:

  1. Enhanced Analytics (November 2025)
  2. Webhook System (December 2025)
  3. White-Label Support (January 2026)
  4. Mobile App (Q3 2026)

View Detailed Roadmap

❓ FAQ

Q: Is Refferq really free?
A: Yes! MIT licensed, use it commercially without restrictions.

Q: Can I customize it?
A: Absolutely! Full source code access for modifications.

Q: Is it production ready?
A: Yes! v1.0.0 is stable and ready for production use.

Q: Do you offer support?
A: Community support via GitHub Discussions. Custom development available.

Q: Can I contribute?
A: Yes! We welcome all contributions. See our Contributing Guide.

View All FAQs

📊 Release Assets

Downloads

  • Source code (zip) - Full repository archive
  • Source code (tar.gz) - Full repository archive

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🐛 Known Issues

No critical issues in v1.0.0. Minor items:

  • Email delivery may be slow on free Resend tier (upgrade available)
  • Manual session refresh required after token expiration (auto-refresh in v1.1.0)

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📝 Changelog

See CHANGELOG.md for detailed version history.

Thank you for choosing Refferq!
We can't wait to see what you build with it 🚀

⭐ Star on GitHub • 📖 Read the Docs • 💬 Join Discussion

Made with ❤️ by the Refferq Team

Release Date: October 10, 2025
Version: 1.0.0
License: MIT
Status: Stable ✅

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