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Wintertrace

Open-source, self-hosted software for documenting winter service operations and snow removal

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Mby Michael
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About Wintertrace

Wintertrace is an open-source, self-hosted platform designed for businesses to document winter service operations, such as snow removal and de-icing. It provides a digital alternative to paper logs, helping operators prove service performance in liability cases by capturing GPS tracks, weather data, and photos.

Key features

  • Automated Documentation: Captures GPS tracks, weather conditions (temperature, precipitation, snow depth), and photos for every operation.
  • PDF Service Proof: Generates formal, printable PDF reports containing company headers, vector GPS tracks, and operational data.
  • Customer Portal: Allows clients to view their specific operation history, weather data, and GPS tracks.
  • Data Privacy: Includes built-in tools for anonymization, retention policies, and data export.
  • Security: Features cryptographically signed (Ed25519) auto-updates to prevent tampering.

Technical requirements

  • Environment: Runs on standard web hosting with PHP 8.2+ and MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.3+.
  • Deployment: Simple installation via a browser-based assistant, requiring no root access or Docker.
  • Integrations: Uses the open-source OwnTracks app to send GPS data directly to your server without third-party cloud services.

Licensing

  • Open Source: Licensed under GNU AGPLv3 with the full source code available on GitHub.

Frequently asked questions about Wintertrace

What does Wintertrace cost?+

The software is free and open source under the GNU AGPLv3 license. You only need standard web hosting, which most businesses already possess.

Do I need a dedicated server to run Wintertrace?+

No, you do not need a dedicated server, root access, or Docker. It runs on standard web hosting that supports PHP 8.2+ and MySQL.

How is GPS data handled without a cloud provider?+

Wintertrace uses the free, open-source OwnTracks app, which sends location data directly from the driver's phone to your own web hosting installation.

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