Everything you need to get started with MeshSilo
MeshSilo can be installed on any server with PHP 8.0+ and a web server (Apache or Nginx).
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/meshsilo/silo.git
cd silo
# Set permissions
chmod -R 755 assets/ logs/ db/
# Visit install.php in your browser
# http://your-server/install.phpThe easiest way to run MeshSilo is with Docker.
version: '3.8'
services:
meshsilo:
image: meshsilo/silo:latest
ports:
- "8080:80"
volumes:
- ./data:/var/www/html/db
- ./assets:/var/www/html/assets
environment:
- SITE_URL=http://localhost:8080docker-compose up -dAfter installation, you can configure MeshSilo through the admin panel or by editing the config file.
Access /admin/settings to configure:
MeshSilo requires a license to unlock full features. The free tier includes basic functionality.
/admin/settings in MeshSiloIf you upgrade or change your subscription, click "Sync License" to update your limits and features.
MeshSilo validates licenses against our license server. The following endpoints are used:
POST /api/validate - Validate license credentialsPOST /api/activate - Activate license for a sitePOST /api/sync - Sync current license detailsMeshSilo supports various 3D file formats including STL, 3MF, OBJ, and more.
Click the upload button and select your file. MeshSilo will automatically generate thumbnails and extract metadata.
Upload a ZIP file containing multiple models. MeshSilo will extract and process each file.
MeshSilo checks for duplicate files before uploading to save storage space.
Keep your library organized with categories, collections, tags, and folders.
Hierarchical categories for broad organization (e.g., "Tools", "Miniatures", "Household").
Group related models together (e.g., "Kitchen Renovation Project").
Add color-coded tags for flexible filtering and quick identification.
Share models with team members or external users.
Generate shareable links that work without login. Set expiration dates and download limits.
Share with specific users or groups with granular permissions.
Track your prints and manage your print queue.
Add models to your print queue and track progress.
Record print settings, filament used, and attach photos of finished prints.
Manage users and permissions through the admin panel.
Create groups with specific permissions and assign users to groups.
Configure Single Sign-On with any OIDC-compatible identity provider.
Enter your OIDC settings in /admin/settings:
MeshSilo supports local storage and S3-compatible object storage.
Files are stored in the assets/ directory. Ensure adequate disk space.
Configure S3 or compatible storage (MinIO, DigitalOcean Spaces, etc.) for scalable storage.
MeshSilo provides a REST API for integration with other tools.
Generate an API key in /admin/api-keys. Include the key in the Authorization header:
Authorization: Bearer your-api-keySee the full API documentation at /api/docs in your MeshSilo installation.