Open QuarterMaster

Open QuarterMaster is an open-source inventory management system designed to be simple to use while remaining powerful and extensible. It centers on a Core API for generic inventory functions and a web-based Base Station frontend, with additional functionality provided by optional plugins.

Key Features

• Modular architecture with a central Core API that handles inventory data and location management
• Web-based Base Station frontend for browsing and managing inventory through a user interface
• Plugin system to extend functionality for specific use cases (POS, hardware integrations, workflows)
• Container-friendly design for flexible deployment across single-host, cloud, or small devices such as single-board computers
• Focus on privacy: components do not phone home by default
• Community-driven project with documentation, demo instance, and deployment guides for Debian-based hosts

Use Cases

• Small businesses and makers tracking stock, parts, and supplies across locations
• Labs, IT departments, or makerspaces managing assets, consumables, and equipment
• Integrating inventory with point-of-sale, specialty hardware, or automation via plugins

Limitations and Considerations

• Project is actively under development; documentation and feature completeness may vary between components
• Some integrations and production deployments may require manual configuration and testing

Open QuarterMaster is aimed at organizations that want a flexible, extensible inventory platform they can host and adapt. Its modular core and plugin model make it suitable for a wide range of inventory workflows, from home collections to more complex operational environments.