CompassDocsWork instructions and SOPs that reach the floor
Standardize how work gets done. Author illustrated work instructions and SOPs, route revisions through approval, keep a version history for every change, and let operators and engineers pull up the current procedure in seconds — all self-hosted.
An illustrated work instruction: steps, photos, tags, and the revision that's currently approved.
Standard work, kept standard
- Illustrated procedures: numbered steps, photos, tables, and diagrams
- Approval workflow so only the signed-off revision is in effect
- Version history to trace exactly what changed between revisions
- Content review reminders keep standard work from drifting out of date
- Fast search so the current instruction is one query away on any device
Illustrated & repeatable
Numbered steps with inline photos and diagrams make work instructions easy to follow the same way on every shift.
Controlled revisions
An approval workflow plus version history means the instruction in effect is the one that was approved — with a full change trail.
On-floor findability
Keyword and semantic search surface the right procedure quickly, on the tablet or terminal at the line.
Frequently asked
Can we add photos and diagrams to work instructions?
Yes. The editor supports inline images sized and placed where they belong, plus Mermaid/PlantUML diagrams and tables — ideal for illustrated standard work.
How do we control which revision is in effect?
Use the approval workflow so a revision only goes live after sign-off, and rely on version history to see and restore any prior revision — giving you a controlled document trail.
Does it work on shop-floor devices?
It's a responsive web app, so operators can open the current instruction from a tablet or floor terminal. Self-hosting keeps it fast on your own network.
Can we keep it on our own network?
Yes — CompassDocs self-hosts with one Docker command, so procedures stay on infrastructure you control.
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One Docker command installs CompassDocs with unlimited users and documents. Enterprise adds SSO, Microsoft 365 sync, compliance, and training for a flat $599/year.
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