Shelf.nu is an open-source asset management platform that helps teams track physical assets like equipment, devices, and inventory, managing bookings, locations, and custody to eliminate spreadsheets and prevent double-bookings.

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🚀 Overview

Shelf.nu is a free, open-source software for modern teams to manage physical assets such as gear, tools, vehicles, and props. It provides a simple, visual interface to track what you have, where assets are located, who is using them, and when they are booked, replacing chaotic spreadsheets with structured, searchable data.

The project solves common problems like disorganization, lost items, double-bookings, and lack of accountability in asset-heavy environments. It's built for teams in creative studios, universities, production houses, operations groups, professional sports, and research labs—trusted by over 3,000 teams managing hundreds of thousands of assets worldwide.

Created to offer a bloat-free, scalable alternative to proprietary tools with per-user pricing, Shelf emphasizes core functionality, self-hosting ease, and community-driven development. It's designed to be intuitive yet powerful, handling thousands of assets across locations with 100% historical uptime.

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✨ Key Features

• Bookings & Reservations: Schedule equipment with calendar views to prevent double-bookings and set check-in/out dates.
• QR Asset Tags: Generate printable QR codes; scan with any phone for instant views, checkouts, or reports.
• Custody Tracking: Assign assets to users and always know who's responsible for what.
• Location Management: Hierarchical locations (buildings > rooms > shelves) with GPS support.
• Custom fields, categories/tags/kits, full-text search, CSV import/export, audit trails, reminders, multi-workspace, role-based permissions, and built-in scanner for bulk actions.
• Optional: Community Docker self-hosting, SSO integration.

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🛠 Tech Stack

• Frontend: React 19, React Router 7, Tailwind CSS 3, Radix UI, Vite 7
• Backend: Hono, Node.js (v22+), TypeScript 5, Turborepo, pnpm monorepo
• Database: PostgreSQL via Supabase, Prisma 6 ORM
• Auth: Supabase Auth (email, SSO)
• Hosting: Self-hosted (Docker, Fly.io), Vercel-like deploys; also managed at shelf.nu

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👥 Who Is This For?

This project is useful for:

• Teams who want to track gear and prevent double-bookings without spreadsheets
• Self-hosters building open-source IT/asset management (alternative to Snipe-IT)
• Operations and production teams looking for scalable inventory tools

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📸 Screenshots / Demo

• Live demo: https://www.shelf.nu
• GitHub: https://github.com/Shelf-nu/shelf.nu

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🔥 Project Status

• 🟢 Actively building

Last updated: 2026-03-24

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❓ FAQ

Is this project free?

Yes / Open Source (Free forever for individuals and self-hosting; hosted version offers 7-day team trial, no credit card required.)

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Is the source code available?

Yes — https://github.com/Shelf-nu/shelf.nu

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Can I contribute?

Yes — Follow CONTRIBUTING.md, submit issues/PRs on GitHub. Join Discord community for feedback and discussions: https://discord.gg/8he9W7aTJu. Pre-commit hooks enforce standards.

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📬 Contact & Links

• Website: https://www.shelf.nu
• GitHub: https://github.com/Shelf-nu/shelf.nu
• Twitter/X: https://x.com/ShelfQR
• Discord: https://discord.gg/8he9W7aTJu

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