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Audiobookshelf

An audiobook and podcast server for the files you already own, with first-party phone apps that keep your place.

advplyr/audiobookshelf · ★ 13,939 · last commit 53d ago · GPL-3.0 · needs 1024 MB RAM · runs on ARM (Pi-friendly)
Audiobookshelf running from the boot-verified compose file
Audiobookshelf, running from the compose file on this page — screenshot from our verified instance, not marketing material.
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