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# Welcome to Open SaaS

Welcome to the unofficial but beginner-friendly documentation for Open SaaS, a modern, open-source SaaS starter kit built using the Wasp framework.

This guide is designed to **help you understand, install, and build with Open SaaS** even if you're new to full-stack development.

We’ll walk you through everything from:

* Installing the starter kit locally
* Exploring key features like authentication and payments
* Understanding how Open SaaS uses Wasp, Stripe, OpenAI, and more
* Deploying your SaaS app to the web
* Troubleshooting common issues

#### 📚 Who is this for?

This guide is great for:

* Developers building their first SaaS product
* Makers launching a micro-SaaS MVP
* Indie hackers testing startup ideas
* Curious learners exploring the Wasp framework

#### 🛠️ What You’ll Need

Before you start, you should be comfortable using a terminal and have these installed:

* Node.js (v18+)
* Git
* A code editor (like VS Code)

We’ll take care of the rest together