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Production management for creative studios

Kitsu helps animation, VFX, and video game studios collaborate on productions, manage deliveries, and ship faster with better communication between all stakeholders.

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Quick start

Get up and running with Kitsu in minutes

1

Install Kitsu

Deploy Kitsu using Docker or install it on your infrastructure. Kitsu requires a PostgreSQL database and Redis for real-time features.
Docker
docker run -d --rm -p 80:80 --name cgwire cgwire/cgwire
The Docker image includes both the Kitsu frontend and the Zou API backend, providing a complete production management system.
2

Create your first production

Log in with the default admin credentials, then create your first production. Configure production settings including asset types, task types, and team assignments.Navigate to Productions → New Production to set up your project structure.
3

Set up your pipeline

Define your production pipeline by creating asset types (characters, props, environments) and task types (modeling, rigging, animation). Customize task statuses to match your studio’s workflow.
// Task types can be configured via the API
{
  "name": "Modeling",
  "short_name": "mdl",
  "color": "#3273dc",
  "priority": 1
}
4

Start tracking work

Add assets and shots to your production, assign tasks to team members, and begin tracking progress. Artists can upload previews, supervisors can review work, and producers can monitor the overall schedule.
Use the news feed to stay updated on all production activity in real-time.

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Dive into the features that power your production

Production management

Create and manage productions with custom pipelines, asset types, and workflows

Asset & shot tracking

Track all assets and shots with detailed metadata and status information

Task management

Assign and track tasks with customizable statuses and priorities

Scheduling

Plan and visualize production schedules with Gantt charts and timelines

Review & playlists

Review work with frame-accurate playback and annotation tools

Team collaboration

Stay connected with real-time notifications and activity feeds

Resources for your role

Tailored guides for artists, supervisors, and producers

For artists

Learn how to manage your tasks, upload work, and track your timesheet

For supervisors

Review work, provide feedback, and track team progress

For producers

Monitor production health, manage schedules, and control budgets

Developer resources

Extend Kitsu and integrate with your pipeline

API integration

Integrate Kitsu with your tools using the REST API

Contributing

Contribute to Kitsu’s open-source development

Architecture

Understand Kitsu’s Vue.js frontend and Python backend architecture

Environment setup

Set up a local development environment for Kitsu

Join the community

Connect with other Kitsu users and the CGWire team. Get support, share feedback, and stay updated on new features.

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