FreeScout is a free open source help desk and shared inbox system. It's a self-hosted alternative to HelpScout, Zendesk, and similar services that allows you to manage customer communications through email and a clean web interface. FreeScout makes it easy to organize support requests, track customer conversations, and collaborate with your team.
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Standard Docker Compose deployment
version: '3.8'
services:
freescout:
image: freescout:latest
restart: always
ports:
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