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====== Calibre-Web ======
Calibre-Web is a web application that provides a clean web interface for browsing, reading, and downloading eBooks stored in a Calibre database. It allows you to access your eBook library from any device with a web browser.
===== Overview =====
**Purpose:** Web interface for Calibre eBook library
**URL:** https://calibre.yourdomain.duckdns.org
**Authentication:** Built-in user management
**Deployment:** Media stack
**Database:** SQLite (Calibre database)
===== Key Features =====
**Library Management:**
* **Browse Books**: Browse your eBook collection
* **Search & Filter**: Advanced search and filtering
* **Categories**: Organize by author, genre, series
* **Metadata Display**: Rich book information display
**Reading Features:**
* **Online Reading**: Read books directly in browser
* **Download Options**: Download in multiple formats
* **Reading Progress**: Track reading progress
* **Bookmarks**: Save reading positions
**User Management:**
* **Multiple Users**: Separate accounts for users
* **Access Control**: Configure user permissions
* **Reading Statistics**: Track reading habits
* **Personal Shelves**: Create custom book collections
===== Configuration =====
**Container Configuration:**
```yaml
services:
calibre-web:
image: lscr.io/linuxserver/calibre-web:latest
container_name: calibre-web
restart: unless-stopped
environment:
- PUID=1000
- PGID=1000
- TZ=${TZ}
- DOCKER_MODS=linuxserver/mods:universal-calibre # Calibre integration
volumes:
- ./calibre-web/config:/config
- /mnt/media/books:/books # Calibre library location
networks:
- traefik-network
deploy:
resources:
limits:
cpus: '1.0'
memory: 512M
reservations:
cpus: '0.2'
memory: 128M
labels:
- "traefik.enable=true"
- "traefik.http.routers.calibre-web.rule=Host(`calibre.${DOMAIN}`)"
- "traefik.http.routers.calibre-web.entrypoints=websecure"
- "traefik.http.routers.calibre-web.tls.certresolver=letsencrypt"
- "traefik.http.routers.calibre-web.middlewares=authelia@docker"
- "traefik.http.services.calibre-web.loadbalancer.server.port=8083"
- "x-dockge.url=https://calibre.${DOMAIN}"
```
**Environment Variables:**
```bash
# User permissions
PUID=1000
PGID=1000
# Timezone
TZ=America/New_York
# Calibre integration (optional)
DOCKER_MODS=linuxserver/mods:universal-calibre
```
===== Calibre Database Setup =====
**Calibre Library Structure:**
```
/mnt/media/books/
├── metadata.db # Calibre database
├── metadata_db_prefs_backup.json
├── books/ # Book files
│ ├── Author Name/
│ │ ├── Book Title (Year)/
│ │ │ ├── book.epub
│ │ │ ├── cover.jpg
│ │ │ └── metadata.opf
│ └── Another Author/
└── covers/ # Cover images
```
**Database Connection:**
* **Path**: `/books` (mounted Calibre library)
* **Auto-Detection**: Automatically finds metadata.db
* **Metadata Access**: Full access to Calibre metadata
* **Cover Images**: Access to book covers
**Initial Setup:**
1. **Place Calibre Library**: Mount existing Calibre library
2. **Database Detection**: Calibre-Web finds metadata.db
3. **Admin Account**: Create administrator account
4. **Library Scan**: Scan and index books
===== User Management =====
**Administrator Setup:**
1. **First Access**: Visit Calibre-Web URL
2. **Create Admin**: Set up administrator account
3. **Configure Library**: Point to Calibre database
4. **User Settings**: Configure application settings
**User Accounts:**
* **User Creation**: Add user accounts
* **Permission Levels**: Admin, User, Guest
* **Library Access**: Control book access per user
* **Download Rights**: Configure download permissions
**Authentication:**
* **Username/Password**: Standard authentication
* **LDAP Integration**: External user directory (optional)
* **Guest Access**: Allow anonymous browsing
* **Session Management**: Configurable session timeouts
===== Library Features =====
**Browse & Search:**
* **Book Grid/List**: Multiple viewing modes
* **Advanced Search**: Search by title, author, genre
* **Filters**: Filter by language, format, rating
* **Sorting**: Sort by various criteria
**Book Details:**
* **Metadata Display**: Title, author, description
* **Cover Images**: High-quality book covers
* **File Information**: Format, size, pages
* **Ratings & Reviews**: User ratings and reviews
**Reading Interface:**
* **EPUB Reader**: Built-in EPUB reader
* **PDF Viewer**: PDF document viewer
* **Progress Tracking**: Reading progress saving
* **Bookmarking**: Save reading positions
===== Download & Formats =====
**Supported Formats:**
* **EPUB**: Most common eBook format
* **PDF**: Portable document format
* **MOBI**: Kindle format
* **AZW3**: Amazon format
* **TXT**: Plain text
* **RTF**: Rich text format
**Download Options:**
* **Direct Download**: Download original format
* **Format Conversion**: Convert to other formats
* **Bulk Download**: Download multiple books
* **ZIP Archives**: Download as compressed archives
**Conversion Features:**
* **Calibre Integration**: Use Calibre for conversion
* **Format Support**: Convert between supported formats
* **Quality Settings**: Adjust conversion quality
* **Metadata Preservation**: Maintain book metadata
===== Customization =====
**Interface Themes:**
* **Light Theme**: Clean, bright interface
* **Dark Theme**: Easy on the eyes
* **Custom CSS**: Advanced customization
* **Responsive Design**: Mobile-friendly interface
**Language Support:**
* **Multiple Languages**: 20+ supported languages
* **Interface Translation**: Full UI translation
* **Metadata Languages**: Support for various languages
* **RTL Support**: Right-to-left language support
**Display Options:**
* **Books per Page**: Configure pagination
* **Cover Sizes**: Adjust cover image sizes
* **Metadata Fields**: Customize displayed fields
* **Grid/List Views**: Choose viewing preferences
===== Advanced Features =====
**Shelves & Collections:**
* **Custom Shelves**: Create personal book collections
* **Public Shelves**: Share collections with others
* **Smart Shelves**: Dynamic collections based on criteria
* **Shelf Management**: Organize and categorize shelves
**Reading Statistics:**
* **Reading Progress**: Track reading progress
* **Reading Time**: Monitor reading duration
* **Books Read**: Track completed books
* **Reading Goals**: Set reading targets
**Social Features:**
* **User Reviews**: Write and read book reviews
* **Ratings**: Rate books and see averages
* **Recommendations**: Book recommendation system
* **User Activity**: See what others are reading
===== Integration Features =====
**Calibre Integration:**
* **Database Sync**: Sync with Calibre desktop
* **Metadata Updates**: Update from Calibre
* **Cover Downloads**: Download covers from Calibre
* **Format Conversion**: Use Calibre conversion tools
**External Services:**
* **Goodreads**: Import ratings and reviews
* **Google Books**: Enhanced metadata
* **Open Library**: Additional book information
* **ISBN Lookup**: Automatic ISBN resolution
**API Access:**
* **REST API**: Programmatic access
* **Webhook Support**: Event notifications
* **Third-party Integration**: Connect with other services
* **Automation**: Script-based automation
===== Security Considerations =====
**Access Control:**
* **User Authentication**: Secure user authentication
* **Permission Levels**: Granular access control
* **IP Restrictions**: Limit access by IP address
* **Session Security**: Secure session management
**Data Protection:**
* **File Permissions**: Proper file system permissions
* **Database Security**: SQLite database protection
* **Backup Security**: Secure backup procedures
* **Encryption**: Data encryption options
===== Performance Optimization =====
**Resource Management:**
```yaml
deploy:
resources:
limits:
cpus: '1.0'
memory: 512M
reservations:
cpus: '0.2'
memory: 128M
```
**Database Optimization:**
* **Index Maintenance**: Regular database maintenance
* **Query Optimization**: Efficient database queries
* **Cache Management**: Metadata and cover caching
* **Search Optimization**: Fast search capabilities
===== Troubleshooting =====
**Database Connection Issues:**
```bash
# Check database file permissions
ls -la /mnt/media/books/metadata.db
# Verify database integrity
docker exec calibre-web sqlite3 /books/metadata.db ".tables"
# Check Calibre-Web logs
docker logs calibre-web
```
**Book Display Problems:**
* **Cover Images**: Check cover file permissions
* **Metadata Issues**: Verify database integrity
* **File Permissions**: Check book file access
* **Format Support**: Verify supported formats
**User Authentication Issues:**
* **Login Problems**: Check user credentials
* **Permission Errors**: Verify user permissions
* **Session Issues**: Clear browser cookies
* **Password Reset**: Administrator password reset
**Reading Interface Issues:**
* **EPUB Display**: Check EPUB file validity
* **PDF Viewer**: Verify PDF compatibility
* **Progress Saving**: Check database write permissions
* **Bookmark Issues**: Clear browser cache
**Troubleshooting Steps:**
1. **Check logs**: `docker logs calibre-web`
2. **Verify database**: Test database connectivity
3. **Check permissions**: Validate file permissions
4. **Test access**: Verify web interface access
5. **Restart service**: `docker restart calibre-web`
===== Backup & Recovery =====
**Configuration Backup:**
```bash
# Backup Calibre-Web configuration
docker run --rm \
-v calibre-web-config:/config \
-v $(pwd)/backup:/backup \
busybox tar czf /backup/calibre-web-config.tar.gz /config
```
**Database Backup:**
```bash
# Backup Calibre database
docker run --rm \
-v /mnt/media/books:/books \
-v $(pwd)/backup:/backup \
busybox tar czf /backup/calibre-library.tar.gz /books
```
**Recovery Process:**
1. **Restore Configuration**: Restore config directory
2. **Restore Database**: Restore Calibre library
3. **Verify Integrity**: Check database and files
4. **Update Permissions**: Fix file permissions
5. **Test Access**: Verify web interface works
===== Best Practices =====
**Library Management:**
* **Consistent Naming**: Follow Calibre naming conventions
* **Metadata Quality**: Maintain accurate metadata
* **File Organization**: Proper folder structure
* **Regular Backups**: Frequent library backups
**User Management:**
* **Permission Planning**: Plan user access levels
* **Regular Audits**: Review user permissions
* **Password Policies**: Enforce strong passwords
* **Activity Monitoring**: Monitor user activity
**Performance:**
* **Resource Allocation**: Appropriate CPU/memory limits
* **Database Maintenance**: Regular database optimization
* **Cache Management**: Optimize caching settings
* **Network Optimization**: Fast network access
**Maintenance:**
* **Regular Updates**: Keep Calibre-Web updated
* **Database Maintenance**: Regular database cleanup
* **File System Checks**: Verify file integrity
* **Security Updates**: Apply security patches
===== Advanced Configuration =====
**Reverse Proxy Configuration:**
```nginx
# Nginx configuration for additional features
location /calibre {
proxy_pass http://calibre-web:8083;
proxy_set_header Host $host;
proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
}
```
**LDAP Integration:**
```python
# LDAP configuration in config files
LDAP_URL = "ldap://your-ldap-server"
LDAP_USER_DN = "ou=users,dc=example,dc=com"
LDAP_GROUP_DN = "ou=groups,dc=example,dc=com"
```
**API Usage Examples:**
```bash
# Get library information
curl -u username:password https://calibre.yourdomain.duckdns.org/api/books
# Search books
curl -u username:password "https://calibre.yourdomain.duckdns.org/api/books?search=author:smith"
```
Calibre-Web provides a beautiful, user-friendly web interface for your Calibre eBook library, making it easy to browse, read, and manage your digital book collection from any device.
**Next:** Learn about [[services:media:qbittorrent|qBittorrent]] or explore [[architecture:backup|Backup Architecture]].