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- Adds Troubleshooting Section which has common issues, configuration errors, and user management issues to help users diagnose problems effectively. - Expanded the Contributing Section to include guidelines for contributions, a code of conduct, bug reporting, and feature requests. - In the Additional Resources section , provided links to documentation and community contributions for ease of reference
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# Calibre-Web
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Calibre-Web is a web app that offers a clean and intuitive interface for browsing, reading, and downloading eBooks using a valid [Calibre](https://calibre-ebook.com) database.
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[](https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/blob/master/LICENSE)
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[](https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/releases)
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[](https://pypi.org/project/calibreweb/)
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[](https://pypi.org/project/calibreweb/)
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[](https://discord.gg/h2VsJ2NEfB)
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<details>
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<summary><strong>Table of Contents</strong> (click to expand)</summary>
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1. [About](#calibre-web)
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2. [Features](#features)
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3. [Installation](#installation)
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- [Installation via pip (recommended)](#installation-via-pip-recommended)
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- [Quick start](#quick-start)
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- [Requirements](#requirements)
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4. [Docker Images](#docker-images)
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5. [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
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6. [Contributor Recognition](#contributor-recognition)
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7. [Contact](#contact)
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8. [Contributing to Calibre-Web](#contributing-to-calibre-web)
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</details>
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*This software is a fork of [library](https://github.com/mutschler/calibreserver) and licensed under the GPL v3 License.*
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## Features
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- Modern and responsive Bootstrap 3 HTML5 interface
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- Full graphical setup
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- Comprehensive user management with fine-grained per-user permissions
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- Admin interface
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- Multilingual user interface supporting 20+ languages ([supported languages](https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/wiki/Translation-Status))
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- OPDS feed for eBook reader apps
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- Advanced search and filtering options
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- Custom book collection (shelves) creation
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- eBook metadata editing and deletion support
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- Metadata download from various sources (extensible via plugins)
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- eBook conversion through Calibre binaries
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- eBook download restriction to logged-in users
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- Public user registration support
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- Send eBooks to E-Readers with a single click
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- Sync Kobo devices with your Calibre library
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- In-browser eBook reading support for multiple formats
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- Upload new books in various formats, including audio formats
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- Calibre Custom Columns support
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- Content hiding based on categories and Custom Column content per user
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- Self-update capability
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- "Magic Link" login for easy access on eReaders
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- LDAP, Google/GitHub OAuth, and proxy authentication support
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## Installation
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### Installation via pip (recommended)
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1. **Create a virtual environment**: It’s essential to isolate your Calibre-Web installation to avoid dependency conflicts. You can create a virtual environment by running:
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```
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python3 -m venv calibre-web-env
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```
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2. **Activate the virtual environment**:
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```
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source calibre-web-env/bin/activate
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```
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3. **Install Calibre-Web**: Use pip to install the application:
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```
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pip install calibreweb
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```
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4. **Install optional features**: For additional functionality, you may need to install optional features. Refer to [this page](https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/wiki/Dependencies-in-Calibre-Web-Linux-and-Windows) for details on what can be installed.
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5. **Start Calibre-Web**: After installation, you can start the application with:
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```
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cps
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```
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*Note: Users of Raspberry Pi OS may encounter installation issues. If you do, try upgrading pip and/or installing cargo as follows:*
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```
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./venv/bin/python3 -m pip install --upgrade pip
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sudo apt install cargo
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```
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### Important Links
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- For additional installation examples, check the following:
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- [Manual installation](https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/wiki/Manual-installation)
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- [Linux Mint installation](https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/wiki/How-To:-Install-Calibre-Web-in-Linux-Mint-19-or-20)
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- [Cloud Provider setup](https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/wiki/How-To:-Install-Calibre-Web-on-a-Cloud-Provider)
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## Quick Start
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1. **Access Calibre-Web**: Open your browser and navigate to:
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```
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http://localhost:8083
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```
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or for the OPDS catalog:
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http://localhost:8083/opds
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```
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2. **Log in**: Use the default admin credentials:
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- **Username:** admin
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- **Password:** admin123
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3. **Database Setup**: If you do not have a Calibre database, download a sample from:
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```
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https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/raw/master/library/metadata.db
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```
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Move it out of the Calibre-Web folder to avoid overwriting during updates.
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4. **Configure Calibre Database**: In the admin interface, set the `Location of Calibre database` to the path of the folder containing your Calibre library (where `metadata.db` is located) and click "Save".
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5. **Google Drive Integration**: For hosting your Calibre library on Google Drive, refer to the [Google Drive integration guide](https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/wiki/G-Drive-Setup#using-google-drive-integration).
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6. **Admin Configuration**: Configure your instance via the admin page, referring to the [Basic Configuration](https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/wiki/Configuration#basic-configuration) and [UI Configuration](https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/wiki/Configuration#ui-configuration) guides.
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## Requirements
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- **Python Version**: Ensure you have Python 3.7 or newer.
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- **Imagemagick**: Required for cover extraction from EPUBs. Windows users may also need to install [Ghostscript](https://ghostscript.com/releases/gsdnld.html) for PDF cover extraction.
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- **Windows Users**: Install [libmagic](https://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net/downlinks/file.php) for 32bit python or [libmagic for 64bit python](https://github.com/nscaife/file-windows/releases/tag/20170108), depending on your Python version. Make sure these files are included in your path.
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- **Optional Tools**:
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- **Calibre desktop program**: Recommended for on-the-fly conversion and metadata editing. Set the path to Calibre’s converter tool on the setup page.
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- **Kepubify tool**: Needed for Kobo device support. Download the tool and place the binary in `/opt/kepubify` on Linux or `C:\Program Files\kepubify` on Windows.
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## Docker Images
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Pre-built Docker images are available:
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### **LinuxServer - x64, aarch64**
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- **Docker Hub**: [linuxserver/calibre-web](https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/calibre-web)
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- **GitHub**: [linuxserver/docker-calibre-web](https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-calibre-web)
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- **Optional Calibre layer**: [linuxserver/docker-mods](https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-mods/tree/universal-calibre)
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To include the Calibre `ebook-convert` binary (x64 only), add the environment variable:
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```
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DOCKER_MODS=linuxserver/mods:universal-calibre
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```
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in your Docker run/compose file. Omit this variable for a lightweight image.
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- **Paths Configuration**:
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- Set **Path to Calibre Binaries** to `/usr/bin`.
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- Set **Path to Unrar** to `/usr/bin/unrar`.
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## Troubleshooting
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- **Common Issues**:
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- If you experience issues starting the application, check the log files located in the `logs` directory for error messages.
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- If eBooks fail to load, verify that the `Location of Calibre database` is correctly set and that the database file is accessible.
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- **Configuration Errors**: Ensure that your Calibre database is compatible and properly formatted. Refer to the Calibre documentation for guidance on maintaining the database.
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- **Performance Problems**:
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- If the application is slow, consider increasing the allocated resources (CPU/RAM) to your server or optimizing the Calibre database by removing duplicates and unnecessary entries.
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- Regularly clear the cache in your web browser to improve loading times.
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- **User Management Issues**: If users are unable to log in or register, check the user permission settings in the admin interface. Ensure that registration is enabled and that users are being assigned appropriate roles.
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- **Support Resources**: For additional help, consider visiting the [FAQ section](https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/wiki/FAQ) of the wiki or posting your questions in the [Discord community](https://discord.gg/h2VsJ2NEfB).
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## Contributor Recognition
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We would like to thank all the [contributors](https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/graphs/contributors) and maintainers of Calibre-Web for their valuable input and dedication to the project. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.
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## Contact
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Join us on [Discord](https://discord.gg/h2VsJ2NEfB)
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For more information, How To's, and FAQs, please visit the [Wiki](https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/wiki)
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## Contributing to Calibre-Web
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To contribute, please check our [Contributing Guidelines](https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md). We welcome issues, feature requests, and pull requests from the community.
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### Reporting Bugs
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If you encounter bugs or issues, please report them in the [issues section](https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/issues) of the repository. Be sure to include detailed information about your setup and the problem encountered.
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### Feature Requests
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We welcome suggestions for new features. Please create a new issue in the repository to discuss your ideas.
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## Additional Resources
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- **Documentation**: Comprehensive documentation is available on the [Calibre-Web wiki](https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/wiki).
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- **Community Contributions**: Explore the [community contributions](https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/pulls) to see ongoing work and how you can get involved.
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---
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Thank you for using Calibre-Web! We hope you enjoy managing your eBook library with our tool.
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