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v15 Stable Open Source Ecosystem Projects

Frappe Framework powers a large, vibrant ecosystem of production-grade open-source applications. Below is an overview of major open-source projects built on Frappe Framework v15, their core features, official links, and installation commands.


📊 Open Source Projects Overview

Project NameCategory / DomainShort DescriptionRepository LinkInstallation Command
ERPNextEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Full-featured open-source ERP covering Financial Accounting, Stock, Selling, Buying, Manufacturing, CRM, and Projects.frappe/erpnextbench get-app erpnext --branch version-15
bench --site site1.localhost install-app erpnext
Frappe HR (HRMS)HR & Payroll ManagementModern Human Resource Management & Payroll application handling Attendance, Leave, Payroll, Expense Claims, and Appraisals.frappe/hrmsbench get-app hrms --branch version-15
bench --site site1.localhost install-app hrms
India ComplianceStatutory & Tax ComplianceOfficial Indian tax compliance app for ERPNext providing GST Returns, E-Invoicing, E-Way Bills, TDS, and Audit Trail.resilient-tech/india-compliancebench get-app india_compliance --branch version-15
bench --site site1.localhost install-app india_compliance

🔍 Detailed Project Profiles

1. ERPNext

ERPNext is the flagship open-source ERP application built on Frappe Framework. It is used by tens of thousands of enterprises worldwide across manufacturing, distribution, retail, services, and non-profits.

Key Features & Modules

  • Accounts & Financials: Chart of Accounts, General Ledger, Multi-currency, Invoicing, Tax Templates, Payment Reconciliation.
  • Stock & Inventory: Multi-warehouse stock tracking, Serialized & Batch inventory, Valuation (FIFO/Moving Average), Stock Transfers.
  • Selling & CRM: Lead management, Quotations, Sales Orders, Customer Portals, Sales Partner Commissions.
  • Buying & Procurement: Supplier Quotations, Purchase Orders, Material Requests, Supplier Scorecards.
  • Manufacturing: Work Orders, Bill of Materials (BOM), Workstations, Job Cards, Capacity Planning.
bash
# Install ERPNext on a site
bench get-app erpnext --branch version-15
bench --site site1.localhost install-app erpnext

2. Frappe HR (HRMS)

Frappe HR (formerly part of core ERPNext) is a standalone application dedicated to complete Human Resource Management and Payroll automation.

Key Features & Modules

  • Employee Lifecycle: Onboarding, Transfers, Promotions, Separations, Employee Directory.
  • Attendance & Shift Management: Biometric attendance integration, Shift Rosters, Late Entry / Early Exit rules.
  • Leave Management: Leave Allocation rules, Encashment, Leave Applications, Holiday Lists.
  • Payroll Processing: Salary Structures, Salary Slips, Tax Deductions, Direct Bank Transfers, Expense Claims.
  • Performance & Training: Goal Tracking, KRA Appraisals, Training Programs, Feedback Surveys.
bash
# Install Frappe HR on a site
bench get-app hrms --branch version-15
bench --site site1.localhost install-app hrms

3. India Compliance

India Compliance is the community-standard open-source app built by Resilient Tech for Indian businesses using ERPNext. It automates Indian GST tax compliance and government portal integrations.

Key Features & Modules

  • GST Invoicing & Tax Calculation: Automated HSN/SAC code mapping, CGST/SGST/IGST calculation, UTGST support.
  • E-Invoicing API Integration: Direct 1-click E-Invoice generation (IRN) via government Invoice Registration Portals (IRP) directly from Sales Invoices.
  • E-Way Bill Generation: Automated E-Way Bill generation with vehicle number tracking and distance calculation.
  • GST Returns & Reconciliation: GSTR-1 JSON export, GSTR-3B summary reports, and automated GSTR-2B purchase reconciliation.
  • TDS & Audit Trail: Income tax TDS withholding calculations and Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) audit trail log compliance.
bash
# Install India Compliance on an ERPNext site
bench get-app india_compliance --branch version-15
bench --site site1.localhost install-app india_compliance

Frappe Framework v15 Complete Technical Reference & Handbook.