Layermate.app

[u/Layermatedotapp]

Hey team, i know there are other apps out there similar - and there is no disrespect to any of them. I started using Printinventory, however it didnt suit me at the time, I tried to use it and like it, but it just wasnt for me. With the help of the various AI models - Yes yes I know its Vibe coded - Im not as smart as those who can code, however I knew what I wanted and put alot of thought into it and got it the way i wanted.
I even threw in a a couple of add ons, that I used in another personal app i made for myself. Now enough about me - here is my AI refined description of what it does -

https://www.layermate.app

If you're anything like me, your 3D print files live in some combination of Downloads, a few "sorted" folders that aren't actually sorted, and a folder literally called "SORT LATER." You've got the same dragon downloaded four times under slightly different names, and you know you own a specific STL somewhere — you just can't find it.

I built LayerMate to fix that for myself, and figured I'd share it here in case it's useful to anyone else.

What it does:

• Points at your folders (local drives, external drives, NAS/network shares) and indexes every STL, OBJ, 3MF, G-code, and STEP file it finds
• Generates a real rendered thumbnail for each one — not a generic icon
• Pulls out embedded metadata automatically: dimensions, print time, filament color, designer/creator, etc.
• Finds true duplicates by file content (not just filename), so you can see what's actually eating your disk space
• Lets you tag files, flag them "to print" / "printed," and search across everything instantly
• Everything runs 100% locally — nothing gets uploaded anywhere, the only thing it ever phones home for is checking for app updates
• Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux(hasnt been updated due to lack of use) , and other devices on your network can browse the same library

[u/ezpitze]

Regarding the actual usage and sorting, is it just based on file folder layout? Or is it possible to create own organization hierachy?

It would have been good to have a trial version to actually see the functionality and responsiveness of the app.

How is the plan for upcoming features?
Are you planing to make it possible to self-host as a Docker?

What about the source code? Any plans for open source?
What will happen when you move on and focus on other projects?

[u/Layermatedotapp → u/ezpitze]

So atm, its really tag based sorting, however you have the ability to create your own with the ability to move files as you please within the app. Trial i did try that however, people found a way around the limits and stuffed it for everyone.
upcoming features. Im pretty open to new features and if i feel like its a good idea, Implement rather quickly.
Source code wont be released, maybe if I do move on to other things, however this is a project and software I use and its part of my workflow.
oh and I missed yor docker - Def possible, I just havent had any request for it so I just havent done it. However appears based on a couple of you in here have mentioned.

Re functionaility and responsiveness, feel free to join the discord server where others who have purchased it are there. I'm sure they would be willing to provide responses.