What is this?
Dujiaoka (独角数卡) is an open-source, self-hosted automated vending system that lets webmasters sell digital goods like cards, keys, and other virtual products automatically.
Is this a web app I install on my own server, or a library I import into another project?
It is a standalone self-hosted PHP web application built on the Laravel framework that you deploy on your own server to run a storefront, not a library you add to another codebase.
How do I get it running?
The project ships with Docker and Docker Compose configuration files, so the standard way to run it is to deploy it with docker-compose on your own server.
Do I need a PHP server to run this?
Yes, it's a PHP (Laravel-based) application, so you need a PHP-capable server environment or Docker; no Python, Go, or other runtime is required.
Is this project still maintained?
No, development has stopped and the repository is archived; the author tells users to switch to the new successor project, Dujiao-Next, instead.
What does faka (发卡) mean in this context?
Faka refers to the Chinese webmaster practice of automatically delivering virtual goods, such as activation codes, keys, or membership cards, right after payment, which is exactly what Dujiaoka automates.
Should I use Dujiaoka for a new store today?
Not really, since it's archived and unmaintained; the actively maintained successor project Dujiao-Next is the recommended alternative for new deployments.
What tech stack powers it?
It's built on PHP with the Laravel framework and compiles its frontend assets using Laravel Mix on top of webpack.
What are similar projects?
bagisto, unopim, BookStack, snipe-it, community-skeleton, Paymenter, walle-web, avbook
Which topics is it in?
store, laravel, ecommerce, php, deprecated, docker-compose, china, web-app, chinese, automation, docker, self-hosted
