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Open Source Barware: free, local-first bar inventory software (GPLv3)

Open Source Barware is a free, local-first bar inventory management tool released under the GPLv3 license.

Background

- Open Source Barware is a free, locally-run (no cloud dependency) bar inventory management tool, licensed under GPLv3, aimed at replacing costly proprietary systems like BarEye or Partender. - "Local-first" means all data stays on the user's own machine or network, not on a company's server — important for privacy and offline reliability. - GPLv3 is a strong copyleft license: anyone who distributes modified versions must also release their source code under the same license. - The bar industry typically relies on paid, subscription-based software to track liquor usage, pour costs, and inventory; this project offers a no-cost alternative that users can customize themselves. - Target users are small bar owners, managers, and hobbyists who want control over their data and costs without vendor lock-in.

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