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OctoPrint

The snappy web interface for your 3D printer with webcam monitoring.

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LicenseAGPL-3.0
GitHub stars8.2k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Webcam MonitoringPrint ServerMakerGcodePython3d Printing
Overview

Why consider OctoPrint?

OctoPrint is an open-source web interface for 3D printers. It provides print job scheduling, live webcam streaming, temperature graphs, G-code visualization, and a massive ecosystem of community plugins.

Guided learning

Learn OctoPrint by building

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

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Overview of OctoPrint

OctoPrint transforms any 3D printer into a remote-controllable IoT appliance with AI print failure detection (The Spaghetti Detective) and automatic timelapse generation.

Installation on Raspberry Pi

Download OctoPi image and flash to an SD card using Raspberry Pi Imager.

OctoPrint is licensed under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license.

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OctoPrint FAQs

OctoPrint 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.

OctoPrint is listed under the AGPL-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.

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