What is DocuPulse?

DocuPulse is an enterprise-grade document management and collaboration platform built with Flask and PostgreSQL. It features a sophisticated multi-tenant architecture that supports multiple isolated instances, each with their own data, users, and configurations. The platform combines secure file management, real-time messaging, advanced permission controls, and comprehensive audit logging in a modern, scalable web application.

Core Features
Advanced Document Management
  • • Multi-format file upload & organization
  • • Hierarchical folder structure
  • • File starring & favorites system
  • • Bulk operations & zip downloads
  • • Trash management with restore
  • • File preview & metadata tracking
Collaboration & Communication
  • • Room-based workspace isolation
  • • Real-time messaging with attachments
  • • Granular permission system (7 levels)
  • • Member management & invitations
  • • Conversation threading
  • • File sharing with access control
Multi-Tenant Architecture
  • • Instance isolation & management
  • • Master instance orchestration
  • • Automated deployment via Docker
  • • Health monitoring & status tracking
  • • API-based instance communication
  • • Scalable resource allocation
Security & Administration
  • • Role-based access control (Admin/Manager/User)
  • • CSRF protection & secure authentication
  • • Comprehensive audit logging
  • • Email notification system
  • • Password reset & account management
  • • API key management for integrations
Technical Stack
Backend Technologies
Flask 2.0+
Web Framework
PostgreSQL
Database
SQLAlchemy
ORM & Migrations
Flask-Login
Authentication
Alembic
Database Migrations
Werkzeug
Security & Utils
Frontend & DevOps
Bootstrap 5
UI Framework
JavaScript ES6+
Client Logic
Docker Compose
Containerization
Gunicorn
WSGI Server
Prometheus
Monitoring
JWT
API Authentication
Architecture Highlights
Multi-Tenant Design

Master instance manages multiple isolated tenant instances with separate databases, storage, and configurations

Modular Blueprint Structure

Blueprint-based routing with clear separation of concerns across 12+ route modules

Event-Driven Architecture

Comprehensive event logging with 30+ event types and real-time notification system

Granular Security

7-level permission system, CSRF protection, password hashing, and role-based access control

Rich Data Model

15+ database models with complex relationships, JSON fields, and comprehensive metadata tracking

API-First Design

RESTful API with 50+ endpoints, JWT authentication, and management API for instance orchestration

Key Capabilities
File Management
  • • Support for 50+ file formats
  • • Drag & drop upload with progress
  • • File preview & metadata extraction
  • • Version control & conflict resolution
  • • Bulk operations & batch processing
  • • Advanced search & filtering
Real-time Messaging
  • • Polling-based message updates
  • • File attachment support
  • • Message threading & organization
  • • Read receipts & delivery status
  • • Conversation member management
  • • Message search & history
Permission System
  • • 7 granular permission levels
  • • Role-based access control
  • • Dynamic permission updates
  • • Member invitation system
  • • Audit trail for all actions
  • • Admin & manager roles
Notification System
  • • Real-time in-app notifications
  • • Email integration with templates
  • • Customizable notification types
  • • Read/unread status tracking
  • • Notification preferences
  • • Bulk notification management
System Statistics
15+
Database Models
12+
Route Modules
50+
API Endpoints
30+
Event Types
7
Permission Levels
∞
Tenant Instances
Core Components
User Management & Authentication
Room & Permission System
File Upload & Management
Conversation & Messaging
Notification & Event System
Email Templates & SMTP
Admin Dashboard & Settings
Instance Management
RESTful API & Integration
Data Migration & Backup
Deployment Ready
Docker Compose - Multi-container deployment
PostgreSQL - Production-ready database
Gunicorn - WSGI server with health checks
Prometheus - Monitoring & metrics
Alembic - Database migration management
CLI Tools - Admin commands & utilities