Ackify

Ackify is a self-hosted proof-of-read platform that records cryptographic acknowledgements when users read or accept documents. It generates tamper-evident signatures and an immutable audit trail to support compliance workflows such as GDPR acknowledgements, security policies, and training attestations.

Key Features

• Ed25519 cryptographic signatures for irrefutable, per-user/per-document acknowledgements
• Document checksum support (SHA-256/512, MD5) to detect tampering
• Flexible authentication: OAuth2 providers (Google, GitHub, GitLab, custom) and MagicLink (passwordless email)
• One signature per user/document enforced at the database level
• Immutable audit trail built on PostgreSQL with triggers and timestamping
• Expected signers management with email reminders and sign status tracking
• Public embeddable widgets (iframe/oEmbed) for integration with Notion, Outline and other tools
• Admin dashboard (Vue 3) for document management, signer overview and multilingual UI
• REST API and Docker Compose deployment for easy automation and integration

Use Cases

• Prove employee acknowledgement of security policies, codes of conduct, or operational procedures
• Record training completions and attestations for compliance audits
• Collect GDPR or contractual acknowledgements from staff or external collaborators

Limitations and Considerations

• Requires at least one authentication method configured (OAuth2 credentials or an SMTP server for MagicLink)
• Focuses on proof-of-read acknowledgements rather than full legal e-signature workflows; not a replacement for advanced e-signature services
• Production hardening (scaling, HA, backups) depends on operator-managed infrastructure and PostgreSQL setup

Ackify is a focused, audit-ready solution for organizations that need verifiable acknowledgements of documents. It prioritizes cryptographic integrity, simple integrations and an admin experience suited for compliance teams.