Getting Started¶

!!! info "TL;DR" Get up and running with Canviq in minutes. Choose between cloud-hosted (canviq.app) or self-hosted deployment. This guide covers account creation, basic setup, and core workflows for end users and product teams.

What You'll Learn¶

This section covers everything you need to start using Canviq:

• 5-Minute Quickstart — Sign up, submit feedback, view the roadmap
• Installation — Self-host Canviq with Next.js and Supabase
• Authentication — Email/password, OAuth, API keys, MFA
• Core Concepts — Submissions, voting, roadmap, surveys, workflows

Two Deployment Options¶

Cloud-Hosted (Recommended)¶

Use Canviq as a fully managed service at canviq.app:

• Zero infrastructure to manage
• Automatic updates and security patches
• Built-in CDN for global performance
• SOC 2 Type II compliant hosting

Best for: Most teams who want to focus on collecting feedback, not managing servers.

Start with the Quickstart

Self-Hosted¶

Deploy Canviq to your own infrastructure:

• Full control over data residency
• Custom domain and branding
• Air-gapped deployments for compliance
• Modify the codebase for custom workflows

Best for: Enterprise teams with strict data governance requirements.

Read the Installation Guide

Quick Links by Role¶

For End Users¶

You're a customer or team member who wants to submit feedback and track progress:

1. Log in to Canviq
2. Submit your first idea
3. Vote on other submissions
4. Track the roadmap

For Product Teams¶

You're managing a feedback board and want to triage submissions:

1. Log in and submit feedback
2. Set up the admin dashboard
3. Triage submissions
4. Communicate roadmap updates

For Developers¶

You're integrating Canviq into your product or building custom workflows:

1. Self-host Canviq
2. Understand authentication
3. Call the REST API
4. Embed survey widgets

For Agent Builders¶

You're building AI agents that manage surveys or analyze feedback:

1. Understand the MCP Server
2. Understand authentication
3. Call MCP tools
4. Set up workflows

What's Next?¶

Once you've completed the getting started guides, explore advanced features:

• Admin Dashboard — Triage, bulk actions, analytics, integrations
• Survey System — Build targeted surveys with skip logic
• GitHub Integration — Sync feedback to GitHub issues
• MCP Server — Enable AI agent workflows
• Security & Compliance — GDPR, SOC 2, audit logs

Ready to start? Jump to the 5-Minute Quickstart or install Canviq locally.