Features

Core Features

ShelfSync provides a comprehensive set of features for local network e-book library management.

Calibre Integration: Seamlessly reads and indexes existing Calibre libraries without modifying the source metadata.
Metadata Support: Displays book covers, titles, authors, series information, and tags.
Format Awareness: Identifies available file formats for each title.

Local Network Discovery: Automatically identifies active hosts on the network using local broadcasting.
Pairing and Security: Secure client authentication via a pairing PIN system.
Background Syncing: Downloads book files in the background with real time progress tracking.
Bulk Sync: Supports downloading multiple books or entire collections (e.g., Series or Authors) in a single operation.
Grouped Browsing: Easily navigate large libraries by organizing books by Series, Author, Tag, or Date Added.

Unified Design: A clean, modern interface consistent across desktop and mobile platforms.
Dark Mode: Support for both light and dark themes based on system preferences.
Responsive Layout: Adaptive UI that works on everything from large monitors to small mobile screens.
Search and Sorting: Advanced search capabilities and multiple sorting options (Title, Author, Series).

Reading Status: Manually track progress for each book (Unread, Reading, Finished).
Offline Storage: Maintains a local record of synced content for offline access on client devices.