Part-DB

Part-DB is an open-source, web-based inventory management system focused on electronic components. It helps individuals and teams catalog parts, track stock and locations, and manage projects and bills of materials (BOMs) from any browser.

Key Features

• Component inventory with categories, footprints, manufacturers, multiple storage locations, and pricing
• File attachments per part (e.g., datasheets and images) with automatic thumbnail generation
• Tags, rich text descriptions, comments, and powerful filtering including parametric search
• Barcode/label generation and built-in barcode scanning via webcam
• Multi-user system with groups and fine-grained permissions, plus event log and version rollback
• Two-factor authentication (TOTP and WebAuthn/U2F) and optional SAML-based SSO
• Project management with BOMs and guided withdrawal of required components
• Import/export capabilities (including KiCad BOM import) and an API for integrations
• Supports MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and SQLite

Use Cases

• Managing a personal electronics parts stock for hobby projects and repairs
• Shared inventory control in makerspaces, labs, and university workshops
• Lightweight component inventory and BOM tracking for small hardware teams

Part-DB provides a practical balance of inventory tracking, access control, and electronics-focused workflows like BOMs and barcode labeling. With multiple database backends and an API, it can scale from a single user setup to shared environments with controlled access.