Self-host MakersVault
v5Self-hosted 3D print file manager with in-browser previews
- Stars
- 252
- Ports
- 8000 (API (FastAPI)), 5173 (Web UI (Nginx/Vite))
shotgunwilly555/makersvault-web
What is MakersVault?
Makers Vault is a self-hosted web application for managing 3D printing files and creative illustrations. It provides a browser-based interface to organize files into folders, tag them, add notes, and preview 3D models interactively using three.js. Users can import models directly from MakerWorld, Printables, and Thingiverse via URL, and open files in their local slicer through a companion bridge application. The stack uses React/TypeScript for the frontend, FastAPI with SQLite for the backend, and deploys via Docker Compose. It supports light/dark themes, batch operations, and configurable storage paths. The project is in beta (v5.1.2) with authentication defaults suitable only for trusted local networks.
Should you self-host MakersVault?
MakersVault scores 45/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #26 of 34 in File Management. It has 252 GitHub stars.
It shipped 1 stable release in the past year. The latest, v5, came out on 1 January 2026.
Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. An official Docker image is available. It is MIT-licensed and written mostly in Python.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is AList (83/100, 50 365 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See MakersVault vs AList side by side.
Features
- 3D Model Preview
- Batch Operations
- Configurable Storage Paths
- Drag and Drop Upload
- File Notes
- Folder Organization
- Import from URLBeta feature
- Mounted Folder Import
- Open in SlicerBeta; requires separate Slicer Bridge installation on client machine
- Prepared Print Metadata
- Supporting Files
- Tagging
- ZIP Import Handling
MakersVault README
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