Sublocations — organize locations into hierarchies
Establish parent/child location structures (Building → Floor → Room) with breadcrumb navigation. Assets remain linked to specific nodes in your location tree.
Product Updates
What's new in Shelf
A timeline of every feature, improvement, and milestone since day one.
46 updates shipped
2025
Accessibility upgrade — better keyboard & screen-reader support
WCAG 2.1 AA compliance improvements including skip links, keyboard-reorderable columns, and improved screen-reader support across the platform.
Text Editor V2 — Better Writing Experience
ProseMirror-powered rich text editor with slash commands, formatting toolbar, and keyboard shortcuts for a smoother writing experience.
Activity Logs for Bookings
Full timeline of notes, edits, and status changes for every booking. Includes Markdown support and automatic milestone logging.
Sequential Asset IDs
Assets now receive memorable identifiers like SAM-0001. Kit locations auto-sync contained assets for cleaner organization.
Partial Check-ins
Process incomplete asset returns using Quick Check-in, Explicit Check-in, or Bulk Selection methods — no more all-or-nothing returns.
Alternative Barcode Support
Support for DataMatrix, Code 128, and Code 39 barcodes alongside QR codes. Scan any standard barcode format to manage your assets.
Availability View
Calendar integration showing booking timelines and real-time asset availability status. See at a glance what's free and what's reserved.
Enhanced User Permissions
Admins can now configure visibility settings for Self Service and Base users, controlling what they can see regarding custody and bookings.
Using Barcode Scanners with Shelf on Desktop
Handheld and wireless barcode scanner support for desktop. Process assets faster with hardware scanners connected to your computer.
Asset Reminders
Set custom alerts for maintenance, inspections, and contract renewals. Get email notifications so you never miss an important deadline.
2024
Improved Calendar Views
Month, Week, and Day view options with booking color coding and inline comments. Navigate your schedule the way that works best for you.
Change your Shelf user's email address
You can now modify your account email address directly from your settings. Simple and straightforward account management.
Add assets to existing or new bookings via the asset page
Create or append assets to bookings directly from asset detail pages. No more navigating back and forth between screens.
Advanced Index Launched
Comprehensive asset viewing with powerful filtering, sorting, and management capabilities. Find exactly what you need, fast.
Compact view for Kits added to Bookings
Collapsible kit display on booking pages. Keep your booking views clean while still having full access to kit contents when you need them.
New Shelf iOS / Android App
Access your entire asset database on the go. Scan QR codes, manage assets, and handle check-outs right from your phone.
Revert bookings from Reserved state to Draft
Need to make changes to a reservation? Revert it back to draft status to modify details before confirming again.
Streamline Bookings with QR Scan-to-Add
Scan QR codes to rapidly add items to bookings. Speed up your booking workflow by pointing and scanning instead of searching and clicking.
Team tab and pages
New sidebar team section showing member assets and booking history. See what each team member has checked out at a glance.
User Role Update: Introducing BASE and Enhanced Self Service
Refined user roles with BASE replacing the previous Self Service tier. More granular control over what team members can see and do.
Introducing QR codes for Kits
Generate QR codes for your kits to enable quick linking and tracking. Scan a single code to access an entire kit's contents.
Better CSV Imports
Support for both comma and semicolon delimiters. Categories and tags are auto-created during import for a smoother bulk onboarding experience.
Bulk Select / Actions
Select multiple assets at once and perform batch operations like check out, relocate, categorize, or delete. Manage inventory at scale.
Order official Shelf QR labels
Rugged, laminated QR labels available in small, medium, and rectangular sizes. Professional-grade tags built to last.
Improved team management
Separate tabs for registered users and non-registered members. Bulk import team members to get everyone onboarded quickly.
Sorting your inventory is here!
Sort your asset index by Name, Date Created, or Date Updated. Find what you need faster with flexible ordering options.
Bookings tab on asset page
View all bookings containing a specific asset directly from the asset detail page. Instant context on where and when each item is needed.
Kits integration with Bookings
Book entire kits simultaneously to ensure all related items are reserved together. Coordinated resource reservations made simple.
Generate PDF overview for bookings
Create printable booking summaries for equipment preparation. Hand off a clean checklist to whoever is pulling the gear.
Improved asset page
Redesigned tabbed layout for a comprehensive asset overview. Navigate between details, history, bookings, and custom fields with ease.
Introducing Kits
Group related assets together with customizable names, images, and descriptions. Perfect for travel kits, production rigs, or tool sets.
Linking custom fields to asset categories
Custom fields now dynamically appear based on asset category. Different asset types automatically show the fields that matter most.
Manually update GPS coordinates
Take control of asset GPS locations with manual coordinate updates. Pin assets exactly where they are on the map.
Add bookings to calendar
Generate ICS files containing booking details and direct links. Sync your asset reservations with your favorite calendar app.
Improvements related to linking unclaimed codes
Scan unclaimed QR codes to register new assets or link them to existing ones. Streamlined onboarding for physical tags.
Reworked dropdowns
Enhanced dropdown performance and responsiveness across mobile and desktop. Faster, smoother interactions throughout the app.
Improved QR scanner
Cross-platform scanner compatibility across desktop, tablet, and mobile. More reliable scanning in any environment.
Introducing One-Time Password
OTP-based authentication replacing Magic Links for enhanced security. Faster, more reliable sign-in experience.
Filter index on asset status
Sort and filter assets by availability, custody, and checked-out status. Zero in on the assets that need attention.
Add another action for assets and locations
Rapidly create multiple entries without returning to the main page. A small workflow improvement that saves real time at scale.
Introducing Self-service users
A new limited user role focused on personal bookings and asset viewing. Give team members exactly the access they need.
Bookings BETA
Reserve asset groups for future dates and prevent double-booking. The foundation for organized equipment scheduling.
2023
Introducing Team workspaces
Multi-user workspaces with role-based team member access. Collaborate on asset management with the right permissions for everyone.
Introducing custom fields
Add flexible, user-defined data fields to your assets. Track serial numbers, warranty dates, purchase prices — whatever matters to your workflow.
Launch of Shelf MVP
The initial public release of Shelf featuring categories, tags, locations, and custody assignment. The beginning of simple, powerful asset tracking.
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