Mitra

A powerful, self-hosted Online Business Manager.

Mitra is a lightweight platform designed to help small businesses manage service bookings and orders online. It provides a dedicated customer interface for placing orders and a comprehensive administrative dashboard for managing operations, services, and site configuration.

Status

Active Development

Introduction

Mitra simplifies the process of taking your service-based business online. Whether you run a laundry service, a repair shop, or a small hotel, Mitra offers a flexible system to handle customer requests, track order statuses, and manage your service catalog without complex infrastructure. Built with Node.js and SQLite, it is easy to deploy and maintain.

Features

For Customers

• User Accounts: Secure registration and login system.
• Service Browsing: View available services with descriptions and prices.
• Booking System: Add items to a cart, schedule pickup/delivery dates, and place orders.
• Order Tracking: View booking history and current status (Pending, Processing, Completed).
• Digital Receipts: Generate QR codes for easy order verification at the counter.

For Administrators

• Dashboard: View key statistics and monitor incoming orders in real-time.
• Order Management: Update booking statuses and view detailed order information.
• Service Management: Create, edit, and delete services with image support.
• Site Configuration: Customize the site name, logo, banner, and color scheme directly from the admin panel.
• Troubleshooting: Built-in tools for database schema verification and repair.

Technical Highlights

• Real-time Updates: Uses WebSockets (Socket.IO) to push status updates instantly.
• Lightweight Database: Powered by SQLite for easy setup and portability.
• Secure: Session-based authentication and bcrypt password hashing.

Installation & Setup

1. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

2. Run Setup Wizard: Initialize the database and create your admin account.

   node setup.js

   Access the setup interface at http://localhost:7500.

3. Start the Application: Launch the main runtime server.

   node runtime.js

   • Customer Portal: http://localhost:3000
   • Admin Panel: http://localhost:3000/admin

Plans

• Advanced Reporting & Analytics