Calibre-Web is a web app that offers a clean and intuitive interface for browsing, reading, and downloading eBooks using a valid Calibre database.
It needs Python 3.5+, ImageMagick, and (optionally) Calibre and Kepubify.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Modern and responsive Bootstrap 3 HTML5 interface.
- Full graphical setup.
- Comprehensive user management with fine-grained per-user permissions.
- Admin interface.
- Multilingual user interface supporting 20+ languages (supported languages).
- OPDS feed for eBook reader apps.
- Advanced search and filtering options.
- Custom book collection (shelves) creation.
- eBook metadata editing and deletion support.
- Metadata download from various sources (extensible via plugins).
- eBook conversion through Calibre binaries.
- eBook download restriction to logged-in users.
- Public user registration support.
- Send eBooks to E-Readers with a single click.
- Sync Kobo devices with your Calibre library.
- In-browser eBook reading support for multiple formats.
- Upload new books in various formats, including audio formats.
- Calibre Custom Columns support.
- Content hiding based on categories and Custom Column content per user.
- Self-update capability.
- “Magic Link” login for easy access on eReaders.
- LDAP, Google/GitHub OAuth, and proxy authentication support.
Website: github.com/janeczku/calibre-web
Support:
Developer: Jan B
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
Calibre-Web is written in Python and JavaScript. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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