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Welcome to the Kitsu Community

Kitsu is supported by a vibrant community of animation, VFX, and video game professionals around the world. Join us to get help, share ideas, and contribute to making Kitsu better.

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Connect With Us

Discord Community

Join our active Discord server for discussions, support, and community chat. Topics cover Kitsu and broader pipeline discussions.

GitHub

Star the repository, browse the code, report issues, and contribute to development.

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Follow us for updates, announcements, and news about Kitsu and CGWire.

LinkedIn

Connect with CGWire on LinkedIn for professional updates and company news.

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Get Support

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Community Support

The Kitsu community is friendly and helpful. Get support through:
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Join Discord

Join the Discord server where community members and the CGWire team provide support.
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Search Discussions

Check if your question has already been answered in previous conversations.
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Ask Your Question

Post your question with details about your setup, issue, and what you’ve tried.
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Help Others

Share your knowledge by helping other community members when you can.

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Report Issues

Found a bug? Help improve Kitsu by reporting it:

GitHub Issues

Report bugs and track issues on our GitHub repository. Before creating a new issue, please search existing issues to avoid duplicates.
When reporting a bug, include:
  • Clear description of the issue
  • Steps to reproduce
  • Expected vs actual behavior
  • Environment details (OS, browser, Kitsu version)
  • Screenshots or error messages if applicable

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Contribute

There are many ways to contribute to Kitsu, from simple tasks to complex development work.

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Spread the Word

Help make Kitsu more visible:

Star on GitHub

Star the repository to show your support

Social Media

Share your experience with Kitsu on social media

Write About Us

Blog posts and articles help others discover Kitsu

Tell Colleagues

Word of mouth is powerful - tell your colleagues and friends

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Feature Requests

Have an idea for a new feature?

Canny Feature Requests

Post new feature ideas or vote for existing requests on our Canny board. This helps us prioritize development based on community needs.

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Translations

Help make Kitsu available in more languages:

POEditor

Contribute translations through our POEditor project. Whether you can translate a few strings or entire sections, every contribution helps.

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Documentation

Improve Kitsu’s documentation:
Repository: github.com/cgwire/kitsu/tree/docsHelp improve the main Kitsu documentation with corrections, clarifications, or new content.
Repository: github.com/cgwire/zou/tree/docsImprove the API backend documentation.
Repository: github.com/cgwire/gazu/tree/docsEnhance the Python client library documentation.

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Code Contributions

Contribute code to Kitsu:
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Find a Task

Browse GitHub Issues or feature requests for something to work on.
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Follow C4 Contract

All contributions must respect the C4 contract which defines the contribution process.
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Set Up Development Environment

Follow the Development Environment guide to set up your local environment.
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Submit Pull Request

Create a pull request with your changes. Include a clear description of what you’ve done and why.
Kitsu is built with:
  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Vue.js 3 framework
  • Vuex for state management
  • Vite for build tooling
Familiarity with these technologies will help you contribute effectively.

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Events and Meetups

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Attend Meetups

Join us at community events:

Meetup.com

Join our meetups focused on infrastructure and animation film production. These events are great for networking and learning.

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Organize Your Own

Interested in organizing a Kitsu meetup in your area? We’d love to support you! Reach out through Discord or contact CGWire directly.

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Support Kitsu

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Liberapay Donations

Donate on Liberapay

Support Kitsu development through recurring donations on Liberapay. Your support helps ensure continued development and improvement of the platform.

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Docker Hub

Try Docker Image

Download our trial Docker image to quickly test Kitsu in a complete pre-configured environment.

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Professional Services

Need professional support or custom development?

CGWire Services

CGWire offers professional services including:
  • Technical support
  • Custom development
  • Training and consulting
  • Hosted solutions
Visit cg-wire.com to learn more about professional offerings.

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Code of Conduct

Our community is built on mutual respect and collaboration. When participating in the Kitsu community:
  • Be respectful and inclusive
  • Help others when you can
  • Give constructive feedback
  • Assume good intentions
  • Follow the C4 contract for code contributions
We want everyone to feel welcome and supported in the Kitsu community.

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Statistics

300+ Studios

More than 300 studios worldwide use Kitsu

Open Source

Fully open source under AGPL-3.0 license

Active Development

Continuous development and improvements

Global Community

Users and contributors from around the world

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Stay Updated

Keep up with Kitsu news and updates:
Everyone is welcome in the Kitsu community, whether you’re an artist, developer, studio manager, or just curious about production management tools!

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