COPS
COPS (Calibre OPDS PHP Server) is a lightweight web-based interface to browse and download books from a Calibre library. It provides both an HTML catalog and OPDS feed for e-reader devices, with search, filtering, and direct in-browser epub reading.
Services
COPS
COPS (Calibre OPDS PHP Server) is a lightweight, self-hosted web server that provides access to your Calibre ebook library through a browser or OPDS-compatible e-reader app. Browse, search, and download books without running full Calibre.
Features
- Web Catalog - Browse your Calibre library in a responsive HTML interface
- OPDS Feed - Connect e-readers and mobile apps via the
/feedendpoint - Search - Full-text search across titles, authors, tags, and series
- In-Browser Reading - Read EPUB books directly in the browser
- Download Support - Download books in all formats stored in your Calibre library
- Lightweight - Minimal CPU and RAM requirements, no database server needed
- Mobile Friendly - Responsive design works on phones and tablets
Prerequisites
COPS requires a Calibre metadata.db file and your ebook collection. Mount your Calibre library folder to /books in the container.
First Access
Open your domain to see the COPS catalog. If no books appear, verify your Calibre library is correctly mounted to /books.
What You Can Do After Deployment
- Open your domain — browse the COPS web catalog
- Search for books — use the search bar to find specific titles or authors
- Download books — click on any book to download in available formats
- Read in browser — open EPUB files directly in the web reader
- Connect e-readers — point your OPDS app to
https://your-domain/feed - Customize — edit
/config/local.phpfor display preferences
Volumes
/config— COPS configuration files/books— Calibre library (must containmetadata.db)
License
GPL-2.0 — GitHub