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Open-source PHP helpdesk and ticketing system for multichannel support

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UVdesk is an open‑source, PHP-based helpdesk and ticketing platform designed for multichannel customer support. It provides a configurable support center, mailbox-to-ticket conversion, automation and app integrations aimed at ecommerce and marketplace workflows.

Key Features

  • Multi-channel ticketing with email/mailbox conversion and unlimited mailbox integrations.
  • Workflow/automation engine for prepared responses, rules and ticket routing.
  • Knowledge base / support center (Binaka) and public FAQ/article management.
  • eCommerce and CMS connectors (Magento, Shopify, PrestaShop, OpenCart, WordPress, etc.) and apps/extensions.
  • Agent management: unlimited agents, groups, roles, saved replies and agent activity tracking.
  • Email templates, attachments, ticket forwarding, tags, search and spam blocking.
  • API bundle and extensible extension framework; packaged as a Symfony project with Docker support.

Use Cases

  • Centralize customer queries from email, web forms and marketplace channels into a single ticketing workflow for ecommerce teams.
  • Build a branded support portal and knowledge base for self‑service and reducing repeat tickets.
  • Automate ticket routing, canned responses and SLA workflows for small to medium support teams.

Limitations and Considerations

  • Community edition is a PHP/Symfony application that requires a LAMP/LNMP environment (PHP 7.2+/8.x, Composer, IMAP/mailparse) and a relational database (MySQL is commonly used); check system requirements before deployment.

UVdesk offers a feature-rich open source foundation for teams that need customizable, ecommerce-focused support tooling. It is intended for organizations comfortable managing a PHP/Symfony stack or using the provided Docker setup for deployment.

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