OMF Docs
OMF Documentation
Everything you need to know about Open Menu Format — terminology, concepts, and how-tos.
①
Pick a Starter
Choose a ready-made menu that matches your business
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Make It Yours
Change the name, update prices, add your own items
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Share Everywhere
Print it, put it on TV, get a free webpage
The Platform
app.omf.me
Create and manage menus
omf.me
Customers see your menu
omf.me/slug/tv
TV display slideshow
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OMF Glossary
Every term used throughout the app, defined simply.
Platform Architecture
How OMF works — the main pieces and how they connect.
Creators (Business Owners)
app.omf.me
Browsers (Customers)
omf.me
↓
Supabase Database
api.omf.me
URL Patterns
omf.me/{slug}
Public business page
omf.me/{slug}/tv
TV display slideshow
app.omf.me
OMF Maker app
Core Concepts
Understand how OMF organizes your data.
Data Hierarchy
🏪 Business (your OMF)
├── 📁 Section (your organization)
├── 🍕 Product (menu item)
├── 🍕 Product
└── 🍕 Product
├── 📁 Section
└── 🍕 Product
└── 📺 Channels (outputs)
├── 🖨️ Print
├── 📺 TV Display
└── 🌐 Web
Section vs. Category
Section — Yours
You create and organize. Like folders. Example: “Lunch Menu” or “Specials”
Category — System’s
Assigned from template. Example: “pizza” or “nails”. Used for search. You can’t change it.
How Beam Works
Product in app (you see it)
│
▼ Beam ON ✨
│
Product on omf.me (everyone sees it)
├── Discovery feed
├── Your business page
└── TV display
Actions
Things you can do in OMF and what they mean.
Channels
The different ways your menu reaches customers.
How To Guides
Step-by-step instructions for common tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions.