Grimmory is a self-hosted digital library management platform designed to help users organize, read, and manage their entire book collection in a centralized and fully controlled environment. As the successor to Booklore, it expands on the idea of personal knowledge ownership by allowing users to store and interact with books without relying on third-party cloud services. The platform supports a wide range of formats, including eBooks, PDFs, comics, and audiobooks, making it versatile for different types of media consumption. It includes a built-in browser-based reader that allows users to read, annotate, and track progress directly within the application. Grimmory also emphasizes automation through features like metadata enrichment and automatic file ingestion, reducing manual effort when managing large collections. Multi-user support enables separate libraries, preferences, and reading progress for different users within the same instance.
Features
- Built-in reader with annotation and progress tracking
- Automatic metadata retrieval from external book databases
- Support for multiple formats including EPUB, PDF, and audiobooks
- Multi-user system with separate libraries and preferences
- Automated file ingestion through monitored folders
- Integration with external reading devices and apps