Show HN: DeviceShelf – a read-only LAN scanner for homelabs, no cloud back end

Category: infrastructure

Tags: network-scanner, homelab, security, mcp, local-first

Score: 7.0/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 7, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

DeviceShelf is a read-only LAN scanner for homelabs that discovers devices, identifies them, and provides security reports, monitoring, and topology mapping without cloud dependency. Its standout feature is an MCP server that lets AI assistants query network state locally, and it emphasizes privacy with offline licensing. The project combines network scanning, asset management, and AI integration into a single tool.

Target audience: homelab enthusiasts, network administrators, security-conscious users, DevOps

Repository: https://deviceshelf.app/

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