InvoicePlane

A libre self-hosted web application designed to help you manage invoices, clients, and payments efficiently.

Release Notes

Every release is documented in CHANGELOG.md. Downloadable packages and the per-version release notes are published on the GitHub Releases page. Formal security advisories live in .github/security/; step-by-step upgrade instructions are in UPGRADE.md.

Security releases matter here. Check the CHANGELOG before upgrading, and subscribe to GitHub Releases notifications so you don't miss one.

Key Features

• Invoice & Quote Management: Effortlessly create, send, and manage professional invoices and quotes.
• Client Management: Maintain detailed client records, including contact information and transaction history.
• Product Management: Maintain products to add to your Invoices.
• Project & Tasks Management: Maintain tasks to add to your Invoices.
• Payment Tracking: Monitor payments, set up reminders, and integrate with multiple payment gateways.
• Customization: Tailor templates, themes, and settings to match your brand preferences.
• Reporting: Generate insightful reports to track your financial performance.

Getting Started

Quick Start with Docker (Recommended for Development)

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/InvoicePlane/InvoicePlane.git
cd InvoicePlane

# Build and start the app + database — dependencies, assets, and
# configuration are all handled inside the container.
docker compose up -d --build

# Access the application
# InvoicePlane: http://localhost:4895

See Installation instructions

compose.yml is for local development/testing only — it ships a fixed ENCRYPTION_KEY and database password (uploads, storage, and the database do persist across restarts via named volumes). For a real deployment, see Container (Docker) Deployment Instructions for the environment variables to set instead.

Production Installation

1. Download the latest release from the InvoicePlane website.
2. Extract and upload the files to your web server.
3. Copy ipconfig.php.example to ipconfig.php and set your base URL and database credentials.
4. Navigate to http://your-domain.com/index.php/setup to run the installer.

For a detailed installation guide, see Installation instructions.

Removing index.php from URLs

To remove index.php from your URLs:

1. Enable mod_rewrite on your web server.
2. Set REMOVE_INDEXPHP=true in ipconfig.php.
3. Rename the htaccess file in the root directory to .htaccess.

Note: If you experience issues after making these changes, revert to the default settings by undoing the steps above.

Custom Invoice & Quote Templates

Since version 1.7.2, custom template names are added through an allowlist in ipconfig.php — the filesystem is never scanned, which is what keeps the template system safe from remote code execution. See CUSTOM_TEMPLATES.md for the how-to, and UPGRADE.md before upgrading an installation that already uses custom templates.

Session Storage

Session files are stored in PHP's default session save path (sys_get_temp_dir()) unless overridden. Set SESS_SAVE_PATH in ipconfig.php to an absolute path to store sessions elsewhere, e.g. outside the document root for additional security:

SESS_SAVE_PATH=/var/lib/invoiceplane/storage/framework/sessions

Do not leave SESS_SAVE_PATH set to an empty value. An empty SESS_SAVE_PATH= line is passed to PHP as an empty session.save_path, overriding any value from php.ini / php-fpm.d / your vhost. Sessions then cannot be written — login fails and the installer stays stuck on .../setup/language. Either give it a real absolute path or remove/comment the line entirely so the sys_get_temp_dir() fallback applies. On systemd distros avoid /tmp (services run with PrivateTmp=true and it gets wiped).

If you mount a volume in Docker, include the configured path in your persistent volumes (see Container (Docker) Deployment Instructions).

Container Deployment

A pre-built container image is available, configured entirely through environment variables — no ipconfig.php file needed. The entrypoint generates the configuration and runs any pending database migrations automatically on startup.

See Container (Docker) Deployment Instructions for the full list of required/optional environment variables, default admin user setup, and persistent volumes.

Community and Support

Join our Discord — it's the fastest way to reach users, developers, and contributors in real time, whether you need help, want to report something, or are interested in contributing.

Other resources:

• Discord: discord.gg/PPzD2hTrXt — real-time chat with the community.
• Community Forums: community.invoiceplane.com — ask questions, share knowledge, and get help from the community.
• Issue Tracker: GitHub Issues — report bugs and request features.
• Wiki & Documentation: wiki.invoiceplane.com — find guides, FAQs, and detailed setup instructions.

InvoicePlane is developed and maintained by a dedicated team of volunteers. Support is provided by the community on a best-effort basis.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! To get involved:

• Report Issues: Use the Issue Tracker to report bugs or request features.
• Submit Pull Requests: Fork the repository, make your changes, and open a pull request.
• Translate: Help translate InvoicePlane — see TRANSLATIONS.md.

For contribution guidelines, see CONTRIBUTING.md.

Developer Resources

• Development Guidelines — Security patterns and code review checklist
• Agent / AI Instructions — Guide for AI coding assistants working on this codebase
• Copilot Instructions — GitHub Copilot context
• Docker Setup — Docker configuration guide

Security

If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it privately by opening a GitHub Security Advisory before disclosing it publicly. See our Security Policy for the full process.

Published advisories and per-version security notes are collected in .github/security/ and on the GitHub Security Advisories page.

License & Copyright

InvoicePlane is licensed under the MIT License.

The InvoicePlane name and logo are copyrighted by Kovah.de and InvoicePlane.com. Usage is restricted. For more information, visit invoiceplane.com/license-copyright.