Shelf is a cutting-edge, open-source asset management platform designed to streamline tracking, organizing, and managing assets for individuals, businesses, and teams. It focuses on equipment management and QR code labels, helping organizations gain instant clarity on what they own, who’s using it, and when it’s available. Shelf supports self-hosted deployment and cloud options with web-based access and labeling workflows.
- Asset Tracking: Visualize your inventory with QR code scanning
- Kit Management: Group assets together with names, images and notes
- Custody: Long-term check-outs with signed custody tracking
- Bookings: Time-based check-outs to prevent double-bookings
- Location Tracking: Internal and GPS location tracking with nested locations
- Dashboard: Monitor assets with valuation and status overview
- Workspaces: Multiple workspaces for different departments/projects
- Calendar: Booking overview with current and upcoming reservations
- Search: Powerful vector-based search capabilities
- Reminders: Automated notifications for time-sensitive tasks
- Mobile Support: iOS and Android apps for field operations
- Sequential IDs: Better asset identification system
- Colored Tags: Enhanced categorization and visual organization
- Barcode Support: Including EAN-13 barcode integration
- Partial Check-in: Improved asset return process
- Asset Notes: Track changes to name, description, category & valuation
- Equipment Tracking: Manage IT hardware, tools, and office equipment
- Asset Labeling and Audits: Organize and verify physical inventory
- Team Inventory Management: Collaborative asset tracking across departments
- IT Asset Management: Track computers, servers, and networking equipment
- Laboratory Equipment: Monitor scientific instruments and devices
- Construction Tools: Manage tools and equipment across job sites
- Frontend: React/TypeScript
- Backend: Node.js with TypeScript
- Database: Supabase (PostgreSQL-based)
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Authentication: Supabase Auth with SSO support (Google/Microsoft)
- Containerization: Docker support available
- Deployment: Fly.io, Docker, or traditional hosting
- Latest Version: Shelf v1.18.6 (Released January 19, 2025)
- Stable Version: v1.18.6 (Recommended for production)
- Development Status: Active development with regular updates
- License: AGPL-3.0
- Changed default asset index mode to ADVANCED
- Added inline entity creation capability
- Introduced saved asset filter presets
- Added colored tags functionality
- Redesigned updates modal with full-page layout
- Added usage count column to Custom Fields list
- Enhanced Kit Location Support
- Improved Booking Activity Logs
- Added Custom Field Change Tracking
- Enhanced QR Code ID Display Customization
- Cloud Version: Hosted solution starting at $34/month with SOC 2 Type 2 compliance
- Self-Hosting: Open source option for organizations with specific requirements
- Docker: Containerized deployment available via ghcr.io/shelf-nu/shelf.nu
- Mobile Apps: iOS and Android applications included
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