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OpenLab turns a parts drawer into a build plan

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Editorial interest 84/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

OpenLab is an open-source, self-hosted workspace for cataloguing electronics, locating components, and planning projects from the stock already in your lab.

Landing page captured for the 2026-08-31 issue.

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The workflow begins with an inbox for receipts, labels, photographs, notes, and voice recordings, then turns those inputs into component records that a person reviews before accepting inventory changes. Records retain physical placement, including drawer and bin identifiers, and can receive printable QR labels. For a project such as the example Wi-Fi room sensor, OpenLab separates owned parts from missing ones and offers connection checks to review before wiring. The page also points to Linux deployment and GitHub source access.

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