Hey everyone,

I’m looking for a system that:

  • I can self host
  • Is slim, because I don’t have beefy hardware (Intel J5040, 32GB RAM, shared by all VMs/containers)
  • can be used to create an inventory of all the tech/hardware that I have in my house (not exclusively IT, I also wasn’t to track things like warranty for my chainsaws and the like)
  • does take at least the device make/model, serial number (for insurance cases) and warranty dates
  • is not some kind of enterprise-how-many-items-of-this-article-do-i-have-in-stock-things, because that seems to be the only thing I seem to be able to find, and they neither match my use case nor do they seem to be lightweight enough.

… and honestly, I don’t even know where to start looking. Do you guys have any recommendations?

Of course, I could just use a spreadsheet, but where’s the fun in that?

EDIT: Thank you all so much for the engaged discussion and all the suggestions, you’re the best!

  • @[email protected]
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    92 months ago

    I’d just roll your own with either a spreadsheet or a relational database depending on how fancy you want to get.

    In fact, I’ve done that for comic books.

  • 0^2
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    22 months ago

    Spiceworks? Been a while since ive used it

    • irmadlad
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      12 months ago

      I’ve used Grocy.

      I use Grocy daily almost, but I think that is a bit more than what OP is looking for. I use it for my pantry inventory. I am somewhat of a prepper, tho I don’t prep for EOTW scenarios. Mostly for localized incidents, weather related disasters, imminent social uprisings, etc. I figure, if we start dropping nukes, point me towards the bright light and let it rip. I have no interest in ‘repopulating the earth’.

      I took a hand-scanner, disassembled it, and re-assembled it into a more form fitting box and mounted it conveniently in the pantry. When I bring groceries into the house, I scan them into inventory. When I use an item, I scan it out. I also use the Grocy mobile app. So, at any time I can view my inventory and see that I either have enough of an item, or need to replenish the stock.

    • DasFaultierOP
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      52 months ago

      Oh yeah, I was planning to deploy Grocy anyway, but I never thought about using it for this. Thank you!

  • @[email protected]
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    22 months ago

    A google forms alternative would be convenient. You could make an easy to fill out page that inouts to a spreadsheet. Put warranty reminders in your calander for a month before it expires.

    • DasFaultierOP
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      12 months ago

      Interesting option, I’m familiar with Git, YAML and yq. Thank you!

  • ᕙ(⇀‸↼‶)ᕗ
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    22 months ago

    you want a gui. so cvs is weak. give nocodb a run. can do ANYTHING. cool product overviews, easy to create tables even with attachment like images.

    • @[email protected]
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      2 months ago

      While I do agree on the general sentiment to not overcomplicate things, homebox seems rather easy to use and intuitive.

      Being able to create qr code to put them on boxes and also have them directly accessible through the web interface is neat !

      However, there’s one thing that’s quite cumbersome… There isn’t a one button move everything to a new location. Someone already posted a feature request and got some traction :) so cross fingers this going be implemented in the near futur !!

      • conrad82
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        32 months ago

        Yes, I agree, batch moving stuff is important. I haven’t had that problem yet, so let’s hope they add it before I move or something 😅

    • MartianFox
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      102 months ago

      Also using Homebox. Quite intuitive UI, not too many features but also not too few. For instance you can upload the receipts, manuals, etc for euch equipment, etc

  • @[email protected]
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    132 months ago

    Snipe-IT and Shelf.nu are two of the most popular ones.

    Maybe also consider just kicking one out yourself with NocoBase or something like that though.

    • DasFaultierOP
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      82 months ago

      HA, the term I was looking for is even on their website: “Asset Management Software”. My non-native speaker ass didn’t come up with this.

      Thank you, I will check those out.

      Though it sounds interesting for tinkering, I’m probably not doing down the NoCode route. You make it, you maintain it forever, and I don’t have that kind of time.