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OpenCATS

Free and open-source Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for recruiters and staffing agencies.

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LicenseGPL-2.0
GitHub stars752
Last commit3 weeks ago
Tags5 topics
BusinessRecruitment AtsCandidate ManagementApplicant Tracking SystemResume Pipeline
Overview

Why consider OpenCATS?

OpenCATS is an open-source Applicant Tracking System (ATS) written in PHP. Built specifically for recruitment firms and internal HR talent teams, OpenCATS manages job postings, candidate resume parsing, interview scheduling, applicant pipeline stages, and placement tracking.

Guided learning

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Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of OpenCATS

OpenCATS organizes recruiting pipelines from initial candidate sourcing to final job placement.

Quickstart

bash
1git clone https://github.com/opencats/OpenCATS.git
2cd OpenCATS && composer install

OpenCATS is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPL-2.0).

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OpenCATS FAQs

OpenCATS is listed as a Job Boards & Real Estate tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

OpenCATS is listed under the GPL-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

OpenCATS is listed as an alternative to Greenhouse. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.