Welcome to OpenCLM Help
OpenCLM is the free, open-source Contract Lifecycle Management platform built for modern teams. Whether you manage 10 or 10,000 contracts, OpenCLM gives you a single place to author, track, approve, sign, and analyse every agreement.
Quick Navigation
Quick StartGet OpenCLM running in under 5 minutes.Contract RepositoryStore, search, and manage every contract.Approval WorkflowsMulti-step, role-based approval routing.E-SignaturesSign contracts via OpenSign integration.AnalyticsReal-time KPIs, trends, and custom reports.Self-HostingDeploy on your own infrastructure with Docker.Roles & Permissions12 RBAC roles to fit every org structure.API ReferenceREST API docs for developers and integrators.
What is OpenCLM?
OpenCLM covers the entire contract lifecycle:
| Phase | What OpenCLM does |
|---|---|
| Author | Rich text editor, clause library, template inheritance |
| Collaborate | Comments, inline suggestions, version history |
| Approve | Multi-step, parallel, or sequential workflow routing |
| Sign | One-click e-signature requests via OpenSign |
| Track | Deadline reminders, obligation monitoring |
| Analyse | Real-time dashboards, trend analysis, custom reports |
Key Highlights
- 100% Free & Open Source — AGPL v3. No per-seat fees, no artificial limits.
- Self-hosted — Your contracts never leave your infrastructure.
- Role-Based Access Control — 12 pre-built roles map to real org hierarchies.
- Multi-tenancy — Isolate different departments or subsidiaries.
- OpenSign Integration — Legally binding electronic signatures out of the box.
- Keycloak SSO — Enterprise identity integration included.
Getting Help
- Browse the sidebar categories on the left for step-by-step guides.
- Use the search bar at the top of any page to find any topic instantly.
- Can't find what you need? Open a GitHub Discussion or file an issue.