https://sticky.today

Introduction

Sticky is an open-source digital sticky note application designed to help users organize thoughts, collaborate in real-time, and access ideas from anywhere. This guide will walk you through the process of self-hosting Sticky on your own infrastructure.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

• Node.js (version 14 or higher) & npm (Node Package Manager) / Bun (better)
• Git
• A Convex account (for database and backend services)
• A Clerk account (for authentication)
• A PostHog account (for analytics, optional)

Step 1: Clone the Repository

First, clone the Sticky repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/hamzasaleem2/sticky.git

cd sticky

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Install the project dependencies using npm:

npm install

Step 3: Set Up Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root directory of the project. Use the .template.env file as a reference:

# Deployment used by npx convex dev