Cannery

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted inventory management for home canning and preservation

Overview

Cannery is a niche self-hosted inventory solution built for home canners and food preservers. It lets users track canned items, expiration dates, storage locations, batch details, and quantities with intuitive tools. Features include batch management for production runs, search/filter capabilities to locate items quickly, and customizable categorization. Deploy via Docker for straightforward setup, or use source code for deeper customization. Ideal for keeping preserved food stock organized while maintaining full control over private data.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  cannery:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: cannery
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Track canned goods with expiration dates, storage locations, and batch metadata
Batch management for production runs and ingredient tracking
Docker deployment for easy self-hosting

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Cannery hard to install?

Cannery offers Docker deployment, which simplifies setup—just run the official Docker container with minimal configuration. For advanced users, it can also be deployed from source using Elixir/Phoenix. Basic Docker or server knowledge is helpful but not mandatory for the Docker option.

? Is Cannery a good alternative to general inventory apps for canning?

Yes! Unlike general inventory tools, Cannery is designed specifically for home canning, with features like batch tracking, expiration alerts, and storage location management tailored to preserved foods. It’s a better fit than one-size-fits-all apps for this niche.

? Is Cannery completely free?

Absolutely. Cannery is open-source under the AGPLv3 license, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host without any hidden costs or subscription requirements.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Inventory Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ Tailored to home canning/preservation needs
⊕ No subscription fees (open-source license)

Cons

⊖ Niche use case (limited to canning/preservation)
⊖ Requires basic Docker or server knowledge for setup
⊖ Smaller community compared to general inventory tools