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Mainsail

Modern, fast, and responsive web interface for Klipper 3D printer firmware.

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars2.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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MakerBed MeshKlipper Ui3d PrintingVuejsMoonraker
Overview

Why consider Mainsail?

Mainsail is a modern, lightweight web interface for 3D printers running Klipper. It provides interactive bed mesh visualizations, webcam feeds, temperature presets, and real-time macros via Moonraker.

Guided learning

Learn Mainsail by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Mainsail

Mainsail provides responsive web monitoring across smartphones, tablets, and desktops, communicating directly with Moonraker for sub-second printer status updates.

Installation via KIAUH

Use KIAUH (Klipper Installation And Update Helper) to install Mainsail with one command.

Mainsail is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

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Mainsail FAQs

Mainsail is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Mainsail is listed under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Mainsail is listed as an alternative to Fluidd. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.