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Deploy Calibre Web on Your Own Server

Calibre-web is a web app providing a clean interface for browsing, reading and downloading eBooks using an existing Calibre database.

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What is Calibre Web?

Calibre-web is a web app providing a clean interface for browsing, reading and downloading eBooks using an existing Calibre database. It is also possible to integrate google drive and edit metadata and your calibre library through the app itself.

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Self-Host Calibre Web

Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.

1

Install Docker

Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.

curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
2

Configure

Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.

3

Deploy

Copy the configuration and run it on your server.

services:
  calibre:
    image: lscr.io/linuxserver/calibre-web:2021.10.24
    environment:
      APP_URL: http://calibre.your-domain.com
      TZ: Europe/London
    volumes:
      - calibre-config:/config
      - calibre-books:/books
volumes:
  calibre-config: {}
  calibre-books: {}

Then run:

docker compose up -d
4

Access

Once started, access your app at http://localhost:8083

Why Self-Host Calibre Web?

Full Data Ownership

Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.

No Monthly Fees

Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.

Complete Control

Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.

Privacy & Compliance

Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.

Technical Details

Docker Image

lscr.io/linuxserver/calibre-web:${app_version}

Official Docs

github.com

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