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Part-DB is an open-source web-based inventory management system for electronic components, designed for hobbyists, makerspaces, small companies, and universities.

🚀 Overview

Part-DB provides a centralized, browser-accessible database to manage electronic parts inventories, solving the chaos of scattered spreadsheets, lost datasheets, and untracked stock levels.

It is built for individual electronics enthusiasts organizing personal collections, makerspaces requiring multi-user access with permissions, small businesses handling BOMs, and universities managing lab supplies.

This project is a complete modern rewrite of the legacy Part-DB (pre-1.0), built to leverage contemporary web technologies like Symfony 6 for better performance, security, and features such as KiCad integration and distributor APIs.

✨ Key Features

Comprehensive inventory tracking with categories, footprints, manufacturers, multiple storage locations, pricing, tags, and file attachments (datasheets, images)
Advanced user management with groups, fine-grained permissions, 2FA (Google Authenticator, WebAuthn), and SAML SSO support
Barcode/label generation and webcam-based scanning for quick stock checks
Project and BOM management to track component usage and build quantities
Integrations with distributors (Octopart, DigiKey, Farnell, Mouser) for auto-filling part data, plus KiCad library support and API access
Powerful search, parametric filtering, multi-currency, event logging, and responsive design for all devices

Optional: Ongoing improvements like enhanced API and migration tools.

🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend: Bootstrap 5 & Bootswatch, Font Awesome, Hotwire (Stimulus & Turbo)
Backend: PHP 8.2+ with Symfony 6
Database: MySQL 5.7+, PostgreSQL 10+, SQLite, MariaDB 10.4+
Auth: Custom with 2FA (TOTP, WebAuthn/U2F), SAML SSO via Keycloak
Hosting: Self-hosted on any PHP-compatible web server, Docker (jbtronics/part-db), Yarn/Node.js for assets

👥 Who Is This For?

This project is useful for:

Hobbyists who want to organize their electronic parts collection with datasheets and stock levels
Makerspaces looking for shared inventory with controlled user access and permissions
Small companies and indie makers building BOMs and tracking supplier prices