About

Commuse is an open-source, free, and simple community catalog application designed to manage and explore community profiles, data, and events. This documentation provides a comprehensive guide to effectively navigating and using Commuse.

Main Features

News & Events

Access News & Events: Navigate to the "News & Events" section to view the latest updates, announcements, and opportunities within the community.

People

Browse People: View detailed profiles of community members. Each profile includes biographical information, contact details, affiliations, and online presence. Filter & Export Profiles: Apply filters to find specific users and export data in various formats (CSV, plain text).

People Map

Visualize Locations: Access the "People Map" to see the geographical distribution of community members.

Profile Management

Edit Profile: Update your personal information, including profile image, contact details, and pronouns. Save changes to keep your profile current. Account Settings: Customize your profile visibility and update your password.

User Management

Manage Users: Admins can create, edit, and delete user profiles. Import users from CSV for bulk updates. Set User Status & Affiliation: Change users' active status, affiliation types, or retake statuses.

Invitations

Create Invitations: Generate single or multiple invitations for new members to join the community. Manage existing invitations from this section.

Custom Fields

Define Custom Fields: Tailor data fields to meet specific community needs. Admins can edit fields, allowing for a more personalized user experience.

Data Editor

Edit User Data: View and edit user data entries to maintain accurate and updated information. Use the search feature for efficient data management.

Profile Data Audit

Track Changes: Monitor changes made to profiles. Review new/changed and old/removed data entries to ensure data integrity.

System Settings

Configure System Settings: Admins can set up account-related emails, messages, and manage other critical settings.