01 / THE WORKFLOW
A device, under the surface
The device file brings soldered components, battery access, common faults, and repair resources into one clear view.
Web · connected device catalog Back to the vaultPROJECT / 01THE REASON UNDER THE HOOD
UTILITIESBETA
Right to Repair
Know your hardware. Own your choices.
An independent hardware explorer for people who care what’s inside. Research repairability, compare upgrade paths, and plan your next repair before buying your next device.
THE REAL THING 01 / 04
Hardware worth keeping
Web · connected device catalogSearch the connected Apple device catalog by model, year, or identifier. Repairability and upgrade limits sit alongside the specifications.
Swipe to explore
PLATFORMWeb
TECHNOLOGYReact / TypeScript / Vite
DEVELOPMENTbeta
Why I built it.
A spec sheet tells you how fast a computer is. It rarely tells you whether you can replace its battery, add memory, or keep it useful for another five years. This puts those questions first.
What’s inside
Search hardware by model, year, or identifier
Compare up to three devices side by side
Find repair resources and upgrade limitations
Build and save a personal repair plan
Small pieces. Clear boundaries.
01
Explorer
React and TypeScript drive the catalog, comparison, and model finder.
02
Device API
An external device catalog supplies configuration-level hardware and repairability data.
03
Local storage
Bookmarks, comparison choices, and repair plans stay in the browser.
A CLOSER LOOK
A few moments inside Right to Repair.
From the first screen to the details that make it useful.
02 / THE WORKFLOW
Same question. Different answers.
Compare selected devices side by side before committing to a purchase or a repair.
Web · connected device catalog03 / THE WORKFLOW
Put a name to your Mac
Work from model identifiers and physical details to find the right device in the catalog.
Web · connected device catalogON YOUR MACHINE
Take it for a spin.
Requires Node.js 20+ and VITE_API_URL pointing to your device API. See the repository README for setup.
From right-to-repair/
npm install
npm run dev