Introduction
Welcome to the Cially Documentation
Section titled “Welcome to the Cially Documentation”You’re in the right place to learn everything about Cially — the powerful, open-source, self-hosted tool that gives you deep insights into your Discord server. Best of all? It’s completely free, forever.
This documentation covers:
- Step-by-step setup guides
- Full changelog and release notes
- Additional key information
What is Cially?
Section titled “What is Cially?”If this is your first time hearing about Cially, here’s what you need to know:
Cially is a self-hosted, open-source analytics tool built specifically for Discord server owners. Whether you’re managing a small community or a large-scale server, Cially empowers you with in-depth, actionable insights to help you grow and engage your audience.
Why Choose Cially?
Section titled “Why Choose Cially?”Unlike other analytics tools that are:
- Vague or surface-level
- Closed-source or proprietary
- Locked behind paywalls
Cially is:
- Transparent – 100% open-source
- Affordable – Completely free
- Flexible – Self-hosted with full control
- Scalable – Built to grow with your server
Get everything from real-time trends to user-specific activity data. Use Cially to fine-tune your announcements, events, and content based on real behavioral insights from your community.
Built by the community, for the community — Cially is the insight engine your Discord server deserves.
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”To get started with Cially, you’ll need basic knowledge of:
- Docker
Cially runs inside Docker containers, making it easy to deploy on a VPS, personal computer, or cloud environment.
If you’re ready to level up your server management experience, it’s time to implement Cially.