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Show HN: Production Manager App – Offline Payroll and Job Tracker (.exe)
1 autoinnoai 0 9/8/2025, 6:50:51 PM github.com ↗
I built a secure offline app to modernize fiberglass insulation workflows.
Most construction companies—especially in fiberglass insulation—still rely on paper forms and manual data entry to process installer payroll. It’s slow, error-prone, and wastes time, energy, and paper.
The Production Manager App is a closed-source Windows .exe that runs locally, enforces license keys via Gumroad, and auto-generates Excel reports based on job entries. No cloud sync, no external dependencies—just hardened logic built for real-world use.
Key features:
• Weekly payroll calculation based on square footage, bags installed, or hourly wage
• Auto-splitting pay across up to four employees per job
• Full job entry interface with builder, model, lot/block, and optional insulation specs
• Secure login with salted + hashed credentials
• Auto-export to Excel with per-employee sheets grouped by week
• Local SQLite database with smart cleanup and de-duplication
• Auto-update support (checks for new versions)
The app is designed for non-technical users—fullscreen interface, no setup required beyond Excel. Once installed, it handles everything locally and auto-generates payroll reports two days after the pay period ends.
License enforcement is hardened: the .exe is encrypted and only unlocks after validating a Gumroad key. No open APIs, no cloud sync, no shortcuts.
Architecture & Documentation: https://github.com/BirdDawg305/production-manager-app
Website & Contact: https://automatinginnovatingai.com
Would love feedback on the architecture, UX, or anything that feels off. Thanks for reading!
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