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Welcome to the Kitsu Developer Documentation!
Kitsu is an open-source production tracking platform built for animation, VFX, and game studios. It provides structured data models, real-time collaboration tools, and full API access so technical teams can automate workflows, build integrations, and extend the platform.
Available APIs and SDKs
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| REST API (Zou) | Full HTTP API with OpenAPI documentation |
| Gazu (Python SDK) | High-level Python client for scripting and pipeline tools |
| Javascript SDK | JS client for web applications and Node.js |
| CLI | Command-line interface for server administration |
Where to start
Setting up -- Install Kitsu via cloud hosting, Docker, or self-hosting, then create your first API client.
Building integrations -- Follow the guides to learn authentication, production setup, task tracking, publishing and reviews, and event listeners.
Extending Kitsu -- Build custom actions for lightweight integrations, or develop full Kitsu plugins with backend routes and embedded UI.
Migrating -- Moving from another tool? See the migration guide.