Audiobookshelf

A self-hosted audiobook and podcast server that lets you stream your entire library from any device. Manage audiobooks, podcasts, and ebooks in one place with a beautiful, responsive web interface.

What You Can Do After Deployment

1. Visit your domain — on first access, create a root user account
2. Create a library — point it to /audiobooks or /podcasts volume and let Audiobookshelf scan your files
3. Upload content — drag and drop audiobooks or add podcast RSS feeds directly from the web UI
4. Listen anywhere — use the built-in web player or the official Android/iOS app with automatic progress sync
5. Invite users — create accounts for family members, each with their own progress, bookmarks, and listening stats

Key Features

• Stream all major audio formats (M4B, MP3, FLAC, OGG, AAC, WMA, and more)
• Multi-user support with individual progress tracking and bookmarks
• Podcast management — subscribe to RSS feeds, auto-download new episodes
• Cross-device progress sync between web player and mobile apps
• Built-in chapter editor and metadata lookup
• Ebook support (EPUB, PDF, CBZ) with integrated reader
• Chromecast streaming support (web app and Android)
• Progressive Web App (PWA) for mobile browser experience
• RSS feed generation for podcast apps
• Automatic daily backups of server data

License

GPL-3.0 — GitHub | Website