Tim (@turulix) is building a fully automated headless slicing pipeline against Bambuddy's API and hit the wall flagged in #665: /cloud/* routes resolve cloud_token per-user from User.cloud_token, but the auth gate returned None for API-keyed requests, so the route fell back to the global Settings-table token, which only carries a value in auth-disabled deployments. Net effect on auth-enabled deployments: API keys reached the gate just fine, then /cloud/filaments always saw user=None and returned 401 / empty results — no path to read slicer presets or the filament catalogue that a CLI workflow needs. Make API keys carry an owner and route /cloud/* lookups through that owner; gate the new capability behind an explicit opt-in scope so existing automation doesn't gain cloud-read access on upgrade. - APIKey gains user_id (FK to users.id, ON DELETE CASCADE) and can_access_cloud (BOOLEAN DEFAULT 0). User-delete route also runs an explicit DELETE FROM api_keys WHERE user_id = ? since SQLite ships FK enforcement off — same pattern as the existing created_by_id cleanup blocks. - New cloud_caller dep on /cloud/* routes resolves to the JWT user OR the API-key owner stashed by a router-level gate. The auth gate itself continues to return None for API keys so #1182's surface stays bounded to /cloud/* — without that bound, any route that fences API keys via `if current_user is None: raise 403` (e.g. long-lived-token management) would silently start accepting them. - The /cloud/* router-level dep enforces three independent fences for API-keyed callers: user_id IS NOT NULL (legacy keys → 401 with recreate copy), can_access_cloud=True (otherwise 403), and owner has cloud_token (existing fence, unchanged). Two extra one-shot fence errors at create/update time refuse can_access_cloud=True when auth is disabled or the key is ownerless. - Frontend: APIKey list shows "Cloud" badge on cloud-enabled keys and "Legacy" badge on ownerless rows; create form gains an "Allow cloud access" toggle, default off. New i18n keys in all 8 locales (en + de fully translated, others seeded with English fallbacks pending native translation — matches the project's flow for newly-added features). Migration: two idempotent ALTER TABLE statements + an index on user_id for the auth gate's owner→keys lookup. Postgres-safe. Tests: 9 backend integration tests in test_api_key_cloud_access.py covering creation flags, the three /cloud/* fences, JWT no-op, and deletion CASCADE; 2 frontend SettingsPage tests pinning the badge matrix and the create-form contract; 5 daemon unit tests for the related SpoolBuddy ssh-key sync work that landed in the same branch. Full backend suite: 3578 passed; full frontend suite: 1597 passed; no regressions. Permission semantics for existing keys: keys created before this release become "legacy" and are rejected at /cloud/* with the recreate message. Every other endpoint they were used against — queue, status, control — is untouched.
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Bambuddy
Self-hosted print archive and management system for Bambu Lab 3D printers
Features • Screenshots • Quick Start • Documentation • Forum • Discord • Contributing
📣 Contributors Wanted — Help Shape Bambuddy
Bambuddy is a community-driven project and I'm actively looking for contributors — especially for two areas I can't cover alone:
- 📝 Documentation writers — help improve the wiki, guides, and feature docs so new users have a smooth onboarding
- ⚙️ Discourse admin — our Discourse forum is now live at forum.bambuddy.cool but still needs to be configured, themed, and tuned (categories, permissions, SSO, email, plugins, backups). If you know Discourse or want to dig in, I'd love your help.
- 💬 Forum moderators — help welcome newcomers, answer questions, and keep discussions healthy on the new forum
You don't need to be a developer for the docs or moderator roles. If you enjoy writing, helping others, or keeping a community friendly, you're exactly who we're looking for.
Get in touch:
- 🗣️ Forum — chats, longer discussions, guides, and community Q&A
- 💬 Discord — fastest way to chat
- 🐙 GitHub Discussions — open a thread
- 📧 martin@bambuddy.cool — email Martin directly (no GitHub or Discord needed)
🌐 NEW: Remote Printing with Proxy Mode
Print from anywhere in the world — Bambuddy's new Proxy Mode acts as a secure relay between your slicer and printer:
- 🔒 End-to-end TLS encryption — FTP, file transfer, and camera are transparently proxied with the printer's real TLS certificate
- 🛡️ Optional Tailscale integration — per-VP toggle + Docker socket mount brings Bambuddy into your tailnet, so virtual printers are reachable from any tailnet device over a private WireGuard tunnel without port forwarding (setup). Bambuddy's self-signed CA import is still required for the slicer side because both Bambu Studio and OrcaSlicer only accept IP addresses in the Add Printer dialog — the Tailscale benefit here is the tunnel, not cert-import elimination.
- 🌍 No cloud dependency — Direct connection through your own Bambuddy server
- 🔑 Uses printer's access code — No additional credentials needed
- ⚡ Full-speed printing — Transparent TCP proxy, only MQTT is decrypted for IP rewriting
Perfect for remote print farms, traveling makers, or accessing your home printer from work.
Why Bambuddy?
- Own your data — All print history stored locally, no cloud dependency
- Works offline — Uses Developer Mode for direct printer control via local network
- Full automation — Schedule prints, auto power-off, get notified when done
- Multi-printer support — Manage your entire print farm from one interface
✨ Features
📦 Print Archive
📊 Monitoring & Control
⏰ Scheduling & Automation
📁 File Manager (Library)
🌍 MakerWorld Integration
📁 Projects
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🔔 Notifications
🧵 Spool Inventory
🔧 Integrations
🖨️ Virtual Printer & Remote Printing
🛠️ Maintenance & Support
🔒 Optional Authentication
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Plus: Configurable slicer (Bambu Studio / OrcaSlicer) • Customizable themes (style, background, accent) • Mobile responsive • Keyboard shortcuts • Multi-language (EN/DE/JA/IT) • Auto updates • Database backup/restore • System info dashboard
🎬 Demo
Click to watch the demo on YouTube
📸 Screenshots
Click to expand screenshots
Real-time printer monitoring with AMS status
Print archive with 3D preview and project assignment
Re-print with AMS filament mapping preview
Built-in timelapse editor with trim, speed, and music
Group related prints into projects
Project detail view with assigned archives
Project timeline and print history
Print scheduling and queue management
Schedule prints for specific date and time
Customizable statistics dashboard
Maintenance tracking per printer
Configure maintenance types and intervals
Pressure advance (K-factor) profiles
Edit K-factor profile settings
General configuration and integrations
Smart plug control and energy monitoring
Multi-provider notification system
API keys and webhook endpoints
Virtual printer appears in Bambu Studio/Orca Slicer
🚀 Quick Start
Requirements
- Python 3.10+ (3.11/3.12 recommended)
- Bambu Lab printer with Developer Mode enabled (see below)
- "Store sent files on external storage" enabled in Bambu Studio/OrcaSlicer
- Same local network as printer
Installation
Docker (Recommended)
Option A: Pre-built image (fastest)
mkdir bambuddy && cd bambuddy
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/maziggy/bambuddy/main/docker-compose.yml
docker compose up -d
Option B: Build from source
git clone https://github.com/maziggy/bambuddy.git
cd bambuddy
docker compose up -d --build
Open http://localhost:8000 in your browser.
Multi-architecture support: Pre-built images are available for
linux/amd64andlinux/arm64(Raspberry Pi 4/5).
macOS/Windows users: Docker Desktop doesn't support
network_mode: host. Edit docker-compose.yml: comment outnetwork_mode: hostand uncomment theports:section. Printer discovery won't work - add printers manually by IP.
Linux users: If you get "permission denied" errors, either prefix commands with
sudo(e.g.,sudo docker compose up -d) or add your user to the docker group.
Docker Configuration & Commands
Environment Variables:
| Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
TZ |
UTC |
Your timezone (e.g., America/New_York, Europe/Berlin) |
PORT |
8000 |
Port BamBuddy runs on (with host networking mode) |
DEBUG |
false |
Enable debug logging |
LOG_LEVEL |
INFO |
Log level: DEBUG, INFO, WARNING, ERROR |
Data Persistence:
| Volume | Purpose |
|---|---|
bambuddy.db |
SQLite database with all your print data (not used with PostgreSQL) |
archive/ |
Archived 3MF files and thumbnails |
logs/ |
Application logs |
Updating:
# Pre-built image: just pull the latest
docker compose pull && docker compose up -d
# From source: rebuild after pulling changes
cd bambuddy && git pull && docker compose up -d --build
Daily Beta Builds:
Beta builds with the latest fixes are pushed regularly to the same beta version tag:
# Pull the current beta
docker pull ghcr.io/maziggy/bambuddy:0.2.2b1
# or from Docker Hub
docker pull maziggy/bambuddy:0.2.2b1
Use Watchtower to automatically update when new daily builds are pushed.
Note: Beta builds use version tags like
0.2.2b1— they are never tagged aslatest. Your stable installation won't auto-update to a beta unless you explicitly pull a beta tag.
Useful Commands:
# View logs
docker compose logs -f
# Stop/Start
docker compose down
docker compose up -d
# Shell access
docker compose exec bambuddy /bin/bash
Custom Port:
ports:
- "3000:8000" # Access on port 3000
Reverse Proxy (Nginx):
server {
listen 443 ssl http2;
server_name bambuddy.yourdomain.com;
ssl_certificate /path/to/cert.pem;
ssl_certificate_key /path/to/key.pem;
location / {
proxy_pass http://localhost:8000;
proxy_http_version 1.1;
proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
proxy_set_header Connection "upgrade";
proxy_set_header Host $host;
proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
proxy_read_timeout 86400;
}
}
Note: WebSocket support is required for real-time printer updates.
Network Mode Host (required for printer discovery and camera streaming):
services:
bambuddy:
build: .
network_mode: host
Note: Docker's default bridge networking cannot receive SSDP multicast packets for automatic printer discovery. When using
network_mode: host, Bambuddy auto-detects your network subnet and can discover printers via subnet scanning in the Add Printer dialog.
Manual Installation (Linux/macOS)
# Clone and setup
git clone https://github.com/maziggy/bambuddy.git
cd bambuddy
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Run
uvicorn backend.app.main:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000
Open http://localhost:8000 and add your printer!
Need detailed instructions? See the Installation Guide
Enabling Developer Mode
Developer Mode allows third-party software like Bambuddy to control your printer over the local network.
- On printer: Settings → Network → LAN Only Mode → Enable
- Enable Developer Mode (appears after LAN Only Mode is enabled)
- Note the Access Code displayed
- Find IP address in network settings
- Find Serial Number in device info
Note: Developer Mode disables cloud features but provides full local control. Standard LAN Mode (without Developer Mode) only allows read-only monitoring.
Slicer Settings
In Bambu Studio or OrcaSlicer, enable "Store sent files on external storage" so that print files (3MF) are saved to the printer's SD card. Bambuddy needs these files to extract thumbnails and 3D model previews.
- Open Bambu Studio or OrcaSlicer
- Go to the Device tab for your printer
- In Print Options, enable Store Sent Files on External Storage
📚 Documentation
Full documentation available at wiki.bambuddy.cool:
- Installation — All installation methods
- Getting Started — First printer setup
- Features — Detailed feature guides
- Troubleshooting — Common issues & solutions
- API Reference — REST API documentation
🖨️ Supported Printers
| Series | Models |
|---|---|
| X1 | X1, X1 Carbon, X1E |
| X2 | X2D |
| H2 | H2D, H2D Pro, H2C, H2S |
| P1 | P1P, P1S |
| P2 | P2S |
| A1 | A1, A1 Mini |
🛠️ Tech Stack
| Component | Technology |
|---|---|
| Backend | Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy |
| Frontend | React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS |
| Database | SQLite (default) or PostgreSQL |
| 3D Viewer | Three.js |
| Communication | MQTT (TLS), FTPS |
🤝 Contributing
Contributions welcome! I'm especially looking for help with documentation and our new Discourse forum — see Contributors Wanted above. Other ways to help:
- 📝 Document — Improve the wiki and guides (urgently needed!)
- ⚙️ Admin Discourse — Help configure and tune the forum (urgently needed!)
- 💬 Moderate — Welcome newcomers and keep forum discussions healthy (urgently needed!)
- Test — Report issues with your printer model
- Translate — Add new languages
- Code — Submit PRs for bugs or features
Not sure where to start? Reach out on Discord, post on the forum, or email martin@bambuddy.cool — I'll help you find something that fits.
# Development setup
git clone https://github.com/maziggy/bambuddy.git
cd bambuddy
# Backend
python3 -m venv venv && source venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt
DEBUG=true uvicorn backend.app.main:app --reload
# Frontend (separate terminal)
cd frontend && npm install && npm run dev
See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.
📄 License
AGPL-3.0 License — see LICENSE for details.
🙏 Acknowledgments
- SpoolEase by yanshay — early inspiration for NFC-based spool tracking and AMS inventory concepts
- Bambu Lab for amazing printers
- The reverse engineering community for protocol documentation
- All testers and contributors
If you like Bambuddy and want to support it, you can buy Martin a coffee.
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