audiobookshelf — Audiobookshelf is an open-source, self-hosted server for managing and streaming audiobooks and podcasts.

Audiobookshelf is an open-source, self-hosted server for managing and streaming audiobooks and podcasts.

About this project

Audiobookshelf is a self-hosted server designed specifically for audiobooks and podcasts. It provides a centralized platform to stream audio formats on the fly, manage libraries, and sync listening progress across multiple devices. Key capabilities include: - Media Management: Auto-detection of library updates, bulk upload via drag-and-drop, and metadata/cover art fetching from various sources. - Podcast Integration: Ability to search for and add podcasts with automated episode downloads and open RSS feeds. - User Management: Multi-user support with customizable permissions and per-user progress tracking. - Audio Tools: A chapter editor with Audnexus API lookup, the ability to merge audio files into single m4b files, and metadata embedding. - Ebook Support: Basic reader support for Epub, PDF, CBR, and CBZ formats, including the ability to send ebooks to devices like Kindle. - Accessibility: Available as a Progressive Web App (PWA) with dedicated Android and iOS apps (beta), and Chromecast support for web and Android users.