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Alessandro Rasulo
Alessandro Rasulo

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How I Built FixerLab: A Simple Tool to Organize Repair Workflows

Running a repair shop can get messy fast: scattered tickets, customers asking for updates, parts to order, overlapping deadlines.

As a developer and maker, I’ve been in that situation myself — and that’s why I built FixerLab.

FixerLab is a web app designed for technicians, repair shops, and hobbyists who want to keep their workflow organized without relying on spreadsheets, random chats, or overly complex enterprise software.


Why I Built It

After talking with several repair professionals (and experiencing the pain points firsthand), I realized there was no tool that was:

  • Simple enough to use daily
  • Fast and mobile-friendly
  • Designed around real repair workflows
  • Clear about the status of each job (Diagnosis, Waiting for Parts, Ready, Delivered…)

Most existing tools target large companies, not the people actually working at the repair bench.


What FixerLab Does

Here are the core features:

  • Ticket management with status, priority, and notes
  • Parts tracking for components and materials
  • Repair history by customer and device
  • Clean dashboard to highlight urgent jobs
  • Mobile support for use directly in the workshop

I’m actively adding new features based on user feedback.


🛠️ Tech Stack

FixerLab is built with:

  • SvelteKit
  • Go + PostgreSQL
  • TailwindCSS

I chose a modern but lightweight stack to keep development fast and scaling simple.


Want to Try It?

FixerLab is live here:

https://fixerlab.app

If you work in a repair shop — or repair devices as a hobby — I’d love to hear your feedback.

I’m building FixerLab together with the community of technicians.

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