🖋️ inkbook Live · Self-host

A booking + client system for tattoo artists + studio owners who'd rather not live in DMs.

Clients with full consultation history. Bookings with deposits tracked. Aftercare reminders scheduled automatically. Release forms stored per appointment. Per-artist availability + commission splits. Built for an actual collective studio, not a day-planner with tattoo emojis.

What it does

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Bookings + deposits

Per-artist calendar. Deposit tracking via Stripe/Square. Deposit retention rules when a client flakes. Auto-reminders 48h + 24h before.

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Client files

History of consults, previous tattoos (with photos), allergies, skin response notes. Release forms signed once, attached to every appointment from then on.

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Release forms

PDF release + medical-release + photo-consent, e-signed on iPad at check-in. Stored encrypted against the client record. Auto-attach to the appointment.

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Aftercare flow

After each appointment: automatic day-1 / day-3 / day-7 / day-14 aftercare check-in via text or email. Template per-style (color / blackwork / fine-line).

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Commissions + cuts

Per-artist booth rent, commission %, or flat fee. Monthly statement per artist with line-item breakdown. Pays out via Stripe Connect if you want.

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Private + portable

Flask + SQLite. Client PII stays on your laptop / studio server. No 'tattoo booking SaaS' with your clients' medical disclosures in someone else's cloud.

Quickstart

# clone and install git clone https://github.com/Dangercorn-Enterprises/inkbook.git cd inkbook pip install -r requirements.txt # run — dashboard on port 8660 python app.py # → http://localhost:8660

Pricing

Self-host
$0/forever
  • Clone from GitHub
  • Run on any laptop or VPS
  • Your data stays yours
  • All core features
  • AI features (BYOK)
Get the source
Collective
$99/mo
  • Everything in Pro
  • Multi-location studios
  • Apprentice workflow + sign-off
  • Instagram booking-link bio
  • Liability-insurance export pack
  • Priority support
Contact sales

Hosted plans are early-access. Self-host today; email tim@dangercorn.net to join the waitlist.

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