Shelf answers the three questions every equipment manager dreads — who has it, where is it, and when is it coming back — using QR-code-first tracking where every asset gets a unique scannable label, every handover is logged with timestamps and e-signed custody agreements, and every scan captures GPS coordinates displayed on a map. Built on React Router 7 with React 19, TypeScript 5, Prisma 6 ORM, and Tailwind CSS 3 with Radix UI components, the platform generates QR codes and barcodes (Code128, Code39, Datamatrix) printable on DYMO, Brother, and Zebra label printers. The custody system records every handover with user details and generates PDF custody agreements with e-signatures for high-value items, while a complete audit trail tracks responsibility from check-out to return. The visual booking calendar prevents double-bookings automatically, supports partial check-outs and returns with segmented lifecycle bars, and handles quantity-tracked consumables alongside individually serialized equipment. Asset Models enable bulk creation of identical items with shared defaults while maintaining individual QR codes and custody histories. Location tracking displays last-scanned GPS coordinates on MapTiler maps. Supabase Auth provides email and SSO authentication, pg-boss handles background job queuing, and Nodemailer delivers SMTP email. The Shelf Companion app on iOS and Android enables field scanning and bookings. Export Asset Inventory, Asset Distribution, and Custody Snapshot reports for compliance. Deploy via Docker with PostgreSQL and Supabase. Running on a dedicated VPS on RepoCloud with guaranteed CPU, RAM, and SSD, full root SSH access, and a browser serial console. AGPL v3.0 licensed.

With over 7,000 GitHub stars and active community maintenance through version 0.26.0 released in June 2026, Homebox fills the gap between inadequate spreadsheets and overcomplicated enterprise asset management by providing a purpose-built inventory system designed specifically for home users, families, and small groups. The Go backend with SQLite storage deploys as a single Docker container consuming under 50MB of RAM at idle, running on hardware as modest as a Raspberry Pi while the responsive web interface adapts seamlessly across desktops, tablets, and smartphones. The entity-based architecture introduced in v0.26 unifies items and locations into a shared structure supporting custom fields, attachments, entity types, and reusable templates for consistent data entry across inventory categories. QR code generation creates printable labels that scan with any smartphone camera to instantly display item details, photos, serial numbers, and associated documents. Warranty tracking records purchase dates, prices, and expiration dates while maintenance scheduling sends reminders for recurring service tasks. Location hierarchies organize items spatially with nested sub-locations, and flexible label tagging enables cross-cutting categorization beyond physical placement. Multi-user support shares collections with family members or roommates with OIDC single sign-on integration for Active Directory, Okta, and other identity providers. CSV import and export handles bulk operations, while the full REST API enables automation and third-party integrations. Collection-level ZIP export packages complete inventories with attachments for backup or migration. Running on a dedicated VPS on RepoCloud with guaranteed CPU, RAM, and SSD, full root SSH access, and a browser serial console. AGPL-3.0 licensed.

Ralph tracks thousands of assets across data centers and back offices through a unified CMDB, DCIM, and asset management platform, providing the same capabilities as ServiceNow, Device42, and Sunbird dcTrack without per-asset licensing fees. Used by Allegro in production and backed by over 2,500 GitHub stars, it is built on Python 3 with Django and Django REST Framework. Interactive data center floor plans support drag-and-drop rack placement, front and rear rack views showing U-level asset positioning, power consumption tracking per PDU, and ethernet and fiber connection mapping. The back office module manages laptops, desktops, printers, mobile phones, and accessories with user assignment tracking, warehouse inventory, stock-taking audits, and automated loan workflows. IP address management handles network environments with DHCP and DNS integration alongside network topology visualization. Software license tracking monitors per-user and per-core allocations with usage calculations, compliance reporting, and expiration alerts, while vendor support contracts track SLA agreements and warranty renewal dates. The transitions system automates asset lifecycle processes through configurable workflows that trigger HTTP webhooks, custom Python scripts, email notifications, and Puppet and Ansible configuration management integration. Custom fields extend the data model with text, numbers, dates, choices, and URLs per asset type, accessible via the REST API. Multi-tenant architecture organizes assets by regions, data centers, service environments, and business units. Deploy via Docker with the allegro/ralph image alongside MySQL and Redis. Running on a dedicated VPS on RepoCloud with guaranteed CPU, RAM, and SSD, full root SSH access, and a browser serial console. Apache 2.0 licensed.

DumbAssets delivers a deliberately simple physical asset tracker that does exactly one thing well — keeping tabs on everything you own, from server racks down to individual HDDs, with hierarchical component nesting that mirrors real-world organization. The Node.js backend stores all data in JSON files within a single /data directory, making backups trivial with one folder copy while the PWA-enabled frontend provides responsive access from any device with light and dark theme persistence. Assets track model numbers, serial numbers, purchase dates, warranty expiration dates, and custom descriptions while sub-components nest infinitely — attach a Dell R730 to your server rack, then attach individual drives, CPUs, and NICs to that server with separate warranty and maintenance schedules for each. The Apprise notification engine fires configurable alerts for warranty expirations and maintenance events with direct links back to the specific asset in the web interface. Photo uploads attach visual records to any asset, receipt storage keeps purchase documentation alongside the item it covers, and a flexible tagging system enables cross-cutting organization beyond the hierarchy. PIN authentication with brute-force protection secures the interface, while search covers names, models, serials, and descriptions with sorting by warranty status, tags, components, or alphabetical order. Deploy with a single Docker command mapping port 3000 and one data volume. Running on a dedicated VPS on RepoCloud with guaranteed CPU, RAM, and SSD, full root SSH access, and a browser serial console. GPL v3 licensed.