Donkie Spoolman by Donkie
Keep track of your inventory of 3D-printer filament spools.
About Donkie Spoolman
From the project's README at github.com/Donkie/Spoolman. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
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.
[](https://github.com/Donkie/Spoolman/wiki) [](https://github.com/Donkie/Spoolman/releases) Features Filament Management: Keep comprehensive records of filament types, manufacturers, and individual spools. API Integration: The [REST API](https://donkie.github.io/Spoolman
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 2.4k | github.com/Donkie/Spoolman |
| GitHub forks | 244 | github.com/Donkie/Spoolman |
| PYPI downloads (last month) | 42 | spoolman |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 3.1 years | since Apr 2023 |
| Last commit | 3 days ago | May 4, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 35 | last: 3 months ago |
| Funding links | 1 | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
What people say on Hacker News
Ready to self-host Donkie Spoolman?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.
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