MakerVault Documentation
Welcome to the MakerVault documentation. MakerVault is a local-first desktop file organizer built for makers who use laser cutters, CNC routers, vinyl cutters, and 3D printers.
Find any design file in seconds. Tag it. Open it. Done.
What MakerVault does
Section titled “What MakerVault does”MakerVault solves the universal pain point of having thousands of design files scattered across folders with no way to search, tag, or attach context to them. It handles:
- File indexing — Point MakerVault at your folders and it automatically scans and indexes 25+ file types including SVG, DXF, AI, STL, G-code, LightBurn, and more.
- Instant search — Full-text search across filenames, tags, notes, and source URLs. Deep search lets you search inside file contents.
- Hierarchical tagging — Create nested tags up to 3 levels deep (e.g., Holiday > Christmas > Ornaments) and filter by any level.
- Spacebar preview — Press Space to preview any file without opening another app. SVGs, images, PDFs, fonts, and LightBurn files all render natively.
- LightBurn integration — MakerVault reads inside LightBurn files to extract notes, cut settings, text elements, and font names.
- Source tracking — Record where files came from (Design Bundles, Etsy, personal designs) with auto-detection from URLs.
Getting started
Section titled “Getting started”Core features
Section titled “Core features”- File Management — Watched folders, file types, duplicate detection
- Search & Filtering — Instant search, deep search, multi-filter
- Tagging — Hierarchical tags, bulk tagging, tag manager
- Preview — Spacebar quick preview for all file types
- LightBurn Integration — Cut settings, notes, font linking
- File Actions — Open, reveal, context menu, notes
- Sources — Track where your files came from
- Data Management — Export, import, licensing
Need help?
Section titled “Need help?”If you run into any issues, reach out to us at hello@makervaultapp.com.