bambustudio

If you’re running a network of Bambu Labs printers or simply want a finer degree of control when slicing your models, bambustudio is a fantastic tool to self-host. Bambu Studio is Bambu Lab’s official slicer and printer management software, but thanks to the amazing community at LinuxServer.io, there’s now a Dockerized version ready for deployment in your homelab.

This containerized version of Bambu Studio is great for remote management via a browser and reduces the need for a local installation of the application. Whether you’re a 3D printing enthusiast or managing multiple printers, this is a must-have addition to your selfhosted cloud.

Setting It Up

To get started, you’ll need Docker Compose to run bambustudio efficiently within a container. Thankfully, LinuxServer.io provides a ready-to-use example. Make sure you check out their official documentation, located here: https://docs.linuxserver.io/images/docker-bambustudio.

Example Docker Compose

version: '3.8'
services:
  bambustudio:
    image: lscr.io/linuxserver/bambustudio:latest
    container_name: bambustudio
    environment:
      - PUID=1000 # Your user id
      - PGID=1000 # Your group id
    volumes:
      - /path/to/appdata:/config
    ports:
      - 3000:3000
    restart: unless-stopped

Replace /path/to/appdata with the location on your host where you’d like to store bambustudio config files. Also check your own system’s user ID (PUID) and group ID (PGID) using id username from terminal.

Why Self-Host Bambu Studio?

• Remote Access: Connect and control your printers from anywhere on your network
• No Local Installs: Run everything from your browser without needing to install apps per-device
• Containerized for Ease: Docker simplifies deployment, updating, and resource isolation
• Perfect for Makerspaces: Centralized control for multiple users and printers

Using bambustudio

After you’ve completed setup and logged into the GUI, you’ll be greeted by the familiar Bambu Studio interface — the same slicing engine you’re used to, now running in your selfhosted environment. You can upload STL files, slice directly in the browser, and manage print jobs across your local network-connected Bambu printers.

Whether you’re managing one or several machines, bambustudio is an extremely convenient option for centralized and remote 3D printer management.

So go ahead, spin up a container and take your 3D printing workflow to the next level!

Happy selfhosting, and I will see you in the next post!