Show HN: Volum – An open-source visual library for 3D model files

Category: devtools

Tags: 3d-printing, file-organizer, desktop-app, tauri, rust, local-first

Score: 7.0/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 8, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

Volum is a local-first desktop library for 3D-printing model files (STL, 3MF, OBJ, STEP/STP) that indexes existing folders, generates visual previews and metadata, detects project bundles and duplicates, and offers rich organization without moving source files. It combines Rust/Tauri with React for a performant cross-platform app, including native geometry processing, FTS5 search, and secure file handling.

Target audience: 3D printing hobbyists, makers, and professionals managing large model libraries

Repository: https://volum.didac.dev/ · Rust · GPL-3.0 · 5 stars

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