Introduction
Inventatory is an open-source terminal inventory application for Windows and x86-64 Linux, with an optional, dedicated handheld scanner. The desktop application owns your local inventory, rack locations, projects, and history.
Start here
Section titled “Start here”You can use the application without a scanner. DigiKey metadata enrichment, printers, and Scan R1 are separate setup choices.
Find the right guide
Section titled “Find the right guide”| What you want to do | Guide |
|---|---|
| Add, edit, search, or count components | Stock |
| Assign parts to physical storage | Racks |
| Bring in an order or a board BOM | Import |
| Compare a board’s requirements with stock | Projects |
| Inspect or reverse inventory changes | History |
| Protect and recover the workspace | Backups |
| Set up printing and integrations | Settings |
| Understand the handheld companion | Scan R1 |
Documentation scope
Section titled “Documentation scope”These guides were checked against application source on 24 September 2026. They describe the current source; controls and workflows can differ in older releases. Consult the release notes for your installed version.
The software is in public beta. Native Linux release packages run on x86-64 distributions with glibc 2.34 or newer, and are tested on Ubuntu 22.04, Debian 12, AlmaLinux 9 and Fedora 44. Scanner hardware and firmware distribution have not been publicly verified; read the hardware status before planning a build or purchase.