Micasa

What is Micasa?

Micasa is a terminal-based application designed to help homeowners track and manage household maintenance, projects, and documentation. It stores all data in a single SQLite file on the user's computer, requiring no cloud services, user accounts, or subscriptions. The tool addresses a common problem: keeping organized records of home maintenance tasks, appliance service histories, maintenance schedules, and household projects that are easy to forget or lose track of in scattered notes. Users can track when maintenance was last performed—such as furnace filter changes or dishwasher filter cleaning—and receive computed due dates for upcoming maintenance. The application also manages appliances, vendors, repair quotes, incidents, and related documents. Being terminal-based, it integrates well into developer and technical user workflows. Data backup is straightforward, accomplished through simple file copying. Micasa is open source and free to use, making it accessible to anyone seeking a privacy-respecting alternative to cloud-based home management tools. It is particularly suited for users who prefer local-first applications, command-line interfaces, and complete control over their data. The project is actively maintained and available on GitHub, allowing community contributions and customization.