Sorting the library by "last used" led with everything that had never been used, on PostgreSQL and CockroachDB. Those two default to NULLS FIRST on DESC, while SQLite and MySQL treat NULL as the lowest value and put it last; `last_used` is NULL until a spool is first used, so the default library ordering came out inverted for half the supported databases (#984, #985). Grouped views showed it worst: a group's date is the max over its spools, so a filament holding nothing but unused spools aggregates to NULL and floated to the top, above filaments used minutes ago. order_by_clauses() now orders on an explicit "is it null" flag ahead of the field itself, so an absent value sorts last in both directions everywhere. It is written as `expr IS NULL` rather than SQLAlchemy's nullslast(), which renders a literal NULLS LAST that MySQL and MariaDB reject. Applied to every sort site -- spools, groups, filaments, vendors, extra fields -- so ordering no longer depends on which database is underneath. Verified against all four: 438 integration tests pass on SQLite, PostgreSQL, MariaDB and CockroachDB, and both new regression tests fail on PostgreSQL without the fix. Claude-Session: https://claude.ai/code/session_01EaLK21WpQYDE1DkKwZHK3P
Keep track of your inventory of 3D-printer filament spools.
Spoolman is a self-hosted web service designed to help you efficiently manage your 3D printer filament spools and monitor their usage. It acts as a centralized database that seamlessly integrates with popular 3D printing software like OctoPrint and Klipper/Moonraker. When connected, it automatically updates spool weights as printing progresses, giving you real-time insights into filament usage.
Features
- Filament Management: Keep comprehensive records of filament types, manufacturers, and individual spools.
- API Integration: The REST API allows easy integration with other software, facilitating automated workflows and data exchange.
- Real-Time Updates: Stay informed with live spool updates through Websockets, providing immediate feedback during printing operations.
- Central Filament Database: A community-supported database of manufacturers and filaments simplify adding new spools to your inventory. Contribute by heading to SpoolmanDB.
- Web-Based Client: Spoolman includes a built-in web client that lets you manage data effortlessly:
- View, create, edit, and delete filament data.
- Search, group and filter your inventory by manufacturer, material, location and more.
- Add custom fields to tailor information to your specific needs.
- Design and print labels with QR codes for easy spool identification and tracking.
- Contribute to its translation into 18 languages via Weblate.
- Database Support: SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and CockroachDB.
- Multi-Printer Management: Handles spool updates from several printers simultaneously.
- Advanced Monitoring: Integrate with Prometheus for detailed historical analysis of filament usage, helping you track and optimize your printing processes. See the Wiki for instructions on how to set it up.
Spoolman integrates with:
- Moonraker and most front-ends (Fluidd, KlipperScreen, Mainsail, ...)
- OctoPrint
- OctoEverywhere
- Home Assistant
- MCP Server - Manage your filament inventory through AI assistants like Claude using the Model Context Protocol
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| Dashboard — spools as cards, grouped by location or any other field. Drag one to move it. | Label designer — QR labels built from any spool, filament or vendor field. |
Installation
Please see the Installation page on the Wiki for details how to install Spoolman.
If the new client misbehaves on your setup, set SPOOLMAN_LEGACY_CLIENT=TRUE to go back to
the previous one. Both ship in every release and talk to the same API, so your data is
untouched either way — but please report the problem
so it can be fixed.


