> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.lineverge.com/automail/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.lineverge.com/automail/introduction.md).

# Introduction

Overview of the Automail supply chain collaboration software

**Automail** <mark style="background-color:green;">v14</mark> - [Private GitHub repository](https://github.com/Lineverge/Automail)

## About

Automail is a modular platform for collecting, consolidating and analyzing supply chain data across email, Autoform and external system integrations.

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## Data Collection Process

The general process is as follows:

1. Automail generates an Autoform link with prefilled data for a specific context. The link has a unique hash and is valid until submission only.
2. The link is sent to the supply chain partner via email.
3. The supply chain partner provides the required data on the Autoform page and clicks submit.
4. The data gets pulled into Automail.

## Want to jump right in?

Install Automail locally for development and deploy in PROD:

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[Installation](/automail/installation.md)
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## Want to deep dive?

Dive deeper into the configurations to get an idea of what is possible with Automail:

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[UI Configuration](/automail/configurations/ui-configuration.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/RnmMBAncZ7HrcvXqAxTB" %}
[Workflow Configuration](/automail/configurations/workflow-configuration.md)
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