📚 BookLore Progress Update: Magic Shelves, Bookdrop, Metadata Review & More!
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Hey self-hosters and book lovers! 👋 Since the last update, **BookLore,** the self-hosted library manager for PDFs, EPUBs, CBZs, and metadata...
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Hey self-hosters and book lovers! 👋

Since the last update, BookLore, the self-hosted library manager for PDFs, EPUBs, CBZs, and metadata nerds, has gained major new powers across organization, automation, and usability.

New Highlights:

  • 🔮 Magic Shelves: Create dynamic shelves using smart, rule-based filters, auto-updates as your library changes. 📘 Learn more
  • 📥 Bookdrop: Drop files into a folder, and BookLore handles import, metadata, and notifications automatically. 📘 Guide
  • 🧠 Metadata Review: Review, edit, and approve metadata updates before applying, no more blind overwrites.
  • 📱 Mobile UI Improvements: Refined layouts for phones and tablets for smoother navigation and better accessibility.
  • 🗂️ Smarter File Handling: Move files using metadata-based patterns, with rebuilt file monitoring for accurate detection.
  • 📚 New Documentation Site: BookLore now has an official docs site for setup, features, and guides. 👉 Visit Docs
  • 💖 Now BookLore is on Open Collective: Early funds will go toward a Kobo device for sync support, server costs, and hosting the official website.

Got feedback, questions, or feature ideas?

Jump into the Discord or leave a comment, this community drives BookLore forward.

Happy reading & self-hosting! 📖

Screenshots: https://imgur.com/a/qsY86q2