DirectSpool
WINDOWS COMMUNITY AGENT · PRE-RELEASE

Local printing.
Global possibilities.

Connect web apps to receipt printers and local hardware—without forcing every print job through the cloud. Built for developers, POS systems, retail and operations teams.

Explore developer tools ↗Support the project
◉ Offline-first◇ Local authorization▣ Lightweight native agent
directspool / operator● Local agent
OPERATIONS
▣   Overview
▤   Printers
◈   Devices
⛨   Pairing
◎   Diagnostics
Hardware bridge ● Local
AgentRunning
NetworkLoopback
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Thermal receipt printerWindows RAW · Registered device
TESTED
DIRECTSPOOL
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58MM RAW PRINT TEST
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PHYSICAL OUTPUT: VERIFIED
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Illustrative dashboard · actual Windows agent tested

BUILT FOR THE HARDWARE LAYERPOS & ERPRETAILRESTAURANTSWAREHOUSINGDEVELOPERS
THE FOUNDATION

Powerful where it matters.
Quiet where it doesn't.

DirectSpool connects approved software to registered local hardware with a small, dedicated agent. Core workflows remain usable without internet.

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Native printing

Submit RAW jobs through the Windows spooler, with tested physical ESC/POS output on a ZY302 58 mm thermal printer.

PHYSICAL TEST PASSED
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Secure pairing

Explicit authorization, trusted origins, scoped device access and local operator controls.

AUTOMATED TEST COVERAGE
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Network-first architecture

Local HTTP and WebSocket interfaces, plus tested RAW TCP transport for registered network destinations.

TRANSPORT TESTED
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Peripheral bridge

Foundation for serial devices, weighing scales, scanners and cash drawers, with hardware-specific validation still ongoing.

COMPATIBILITY EXPANDING
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Operator dashboard

Discover printers, register devices, review health and run locally authorized diagnostic tests.

AVAILABLE IN PRE-RELEASE
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Safe recovery

Job-state safeguards are designed to avoid silently replaying ambiguous or already-submitted jobs.

RELEASE VALIDATION PENDING
HOW DIRECTSPOOL WORKS

Your app talks locally.
Your hardware responds.

No central cloud round-trip is required for Community local printing.

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Web / POS / ERP

Authorized application

↔
D•

DirectSpool Agent

Local permissions + routing

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Printers & devices

USB · Serial · Network

Cloud services are optional and currently on the roadmap, not a requirement for local use.
COMING NEXT · OPTIONAL

Cloud printing,
rebuilt for today.

Google Cloud Print ended in 2020/2021. Our planned successor combines modern outbound-only agent connections, managed printer identities, tenant isolation and deliberate job delivery.

Multi-location fleetsRemote print routingJob audit trailsSecure device enrollmentEnterprise policies
Explore the cloud architecture →
◈   DirectSpool Cloud PLANNED
Site A▤ Printer 01
Site B▤ Printer 02
Site C▤ Printer 03
Encrypted transit · local delivery · explicit permissions
MODULAR BY DESIGN

Install the essentials.
Choose what comes next.

The proposed feature catalog will let users opt into trusted extensions such as label rendering, peripherals, device profiles, and cloud connectivity. No automatic cloud enrollment.

See planned module safety rules →
Optional features DESIGN PREVIEW
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Label & barcode packAdvanced formats and templates
Planned
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Cloud fleet connectorManaged sites and remote routing
Planned
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AI diagnostics assistantExplain errors, suggest safe fixes
Planned

Future updates: signed packages, version compatibility, consent and rollback.

FOR DEVELOPERS

Build the product.
We'll bridge the hardware.

Use documented client APIs and browser integration tooling to connect approved web applications to a local DirectSpool agent.

Open-source plan ↗Technical roadmap

SDKs/connectors are under release review. Public repository links will be added after licensing and security audits.

Developer workflowCONCEPTUAL EXAMPLE
// Proposed developer experience
const printer = await directspool.connect({
  origin: "your-approved-app"
});

await printer.printReceipt({
  device: "counter-1",
  template: "receipt-58mm",
  items: [/* ... */]
});
BUILT TO GO FURTHER

Direct access today.
Connected possibilities tomorrow.

Explore our roadmap →