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bookhoard/README.md
john-okeefe 22fd28c7db docs: add comprehensive Calibre integration documentation
This commit adds complete documentation for the planned Calibre
metadata.opf sidecar file support feature.

## New Documentation

### Implementation Planning
- CALIBRE_OPF_IMPLEMENTATION.md: Detailed implementation plan with
  requirements, architecture, database mapping, and step-by-step
  implementation guide for adding Calibre metadata.opf support

### Technical Documentation
- docs/development/calibre-opf-implementation.md: Technical implementation
  details including:
  - Scanner pipeline architecture with sidecar-first approach
  - Data structures (CalibreOPFMetadata, MediaMetadata)
  - Function signatures and logic for parseCalibreMetadataOPF()
  - Database schema mapping (no changes required)
  - Testing strategy (unit and integration tests)
  - Error handling and performance considerations
  - Code examples and benchmarking approach

### User Documentation
- docs/user/calibre-integration.md: Comprehensive user guide covering:
  - What is Calibre and how Bookhoard integrates with it
  - Automatic metadata import from metadata.opf sidecar files
  - Supported metadata fields (Dublin Core + Calibre-specific)
  - Setup instructions for Calibre libraries
  - Workflow examples (fresh library, mixed library, updating metadata)
  - Troubleshooting common issues
  - Best practices for Calibre + Bookhoard workflow
  - FAQ and resources

## Updated Documentation

- README.md: Added Calibre integration feature to media management section
- docs/user/user-guide.md: Added link to Calibre integration guide
- docs/developer/development.md: Added link to Calibre implementation guide

## Feature Summary

The Calibre integration feature will allow Bookhoard to automatically
import curated metadata from Calibre's metadata.opf sidecar files,
including titles, authors, series, tags, descriptions, publishers,
identifiers (ISBN/ASIN), and contributors. Uses sidecar-first approach:
metadata.opf → embedded metadata → folder structure → filename.

All database fields already exist; no schema changes required.
2026-03-26 10:34:15 -04:00

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# 📚 Bookhoard
A modern self-hosted media library system built with Go, PostgreSQL, HTMX, and Tailwind CSS featuring **universal cross-device sync**, beautiful dark themes, and comprehensive media management.
## ✨ Why Bookhoard?
**🔄 Universal Sync**: Your reading progress, highlights, and notes sync automatically across all your devices - KOReader, Kobo, web, and mobile.
**📱 Multi-Library**: Organize your ebooks, comics, and manga with per-library folders and smart collections.
**🎨 Beautiful UI**: 11 gorgeous dark themes with responsive design that works on any device.
**🔒 Secure**: JWT authentication, bcrypt password hashing, rate limiting, and no passwords on devices.
---
## 🚀 Quick Start
### Prerequisites
- **Podman** (recommended) or Docker
- **5 minutes** of your time
### Installation
```bash
# 1. Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/bookhoard.git
cd bookhoard
# 2. Set up environment
cp .env.example .env
# Generate secure passwords (no special characters):
# JWT_SECRET: openssl rand -hex 32
# DBPASS: openssl rand -hex 16
# Edit .env with your generated values
# 3. Start the server
podman-compose up --build -d # or: docker-compose up --build -d
# 4. Open your browser
open http://localhost:8765
```
The first user to register automatically becomes an admin.
---
## 📖 Key Features
### Universal Cross-Platform Sync
- **Real-Time Progress**: Turn a page on your Kindle, see it on your phone
- **Format-Aware**: EPUB CFI, page numbers, percentages - all handled correctly
- **Offline Queue**: Changes sync when you reconnect, priority-processed
- **Conflict Resolution**: Smart handling when same book read on multiple devices
- **Book Matching**: Automatic matching using SHA-256, ISBN, UUID
- **OPDS Catalog**: Wireless book delivery to e-readers over Wi-Fi
- **Format Conversion**: On-the-fly EPUB→KEPUB for Kobo devices
### Media Management
- **Calibre Integration**: Automatic metadata import from Calibre `metadata.opf` sidecar files
- **Smart Search**: Partial matching with fuzzy search fallback for typos
- **Advanced Filtering**: Filter by author, series, genre, language, year, cover images
- **Dynamic Sorting**: By title, author, date added, published date, page count, series
- **Rich Metadata**: Title, author, series, publisher, ISBN, language, edition, tags
- **5-Star Ratings**: Half-star precision (1-10 scale)
- **Notes & Highlights**: Color-coded annotations with linked notes
- **Usage Analytics**: Reading statistics, device usage, popular books
### Smart Collections
- **Auto-Assign Rules**: Automatically add books based on genre, author, series, tags, language, publisher, year
- **Device Shelf Mappings**: Sync collections to Kobo shelves and KOReader categories
- **Test Before Creating**: Preview which books match your rules
### Library Organization
- **Multi-Library Support**: Ebooks, Comics, and Manga with type-specific file formats
- **Multiple Folders**: Add multiple scanning folders per library
- **Visibility Control**: Admins control which libraries each user can see
- **Background Scanning**: Auto-scan with per-user frequency settings
- **Watch Mode**: Real-time file system monitoring for instant updates
### Security
- **JWT Authentication**: Short-lived access tokens (1 hour) with refresh tokens (7 days)
- **Strong Passwords**: Complexity requirements enforced (8+ chars, uppercase, lowercase, number, special)
- **Account Lockout**: 5 failed attempts = 15-minute lockout
- **Rate Limiting**: 10 requests/minute on auth endpoints
- **Input Validation**: Comprehensive validation on all inputs
- **No Passwords on Devices**: Web-based device approval with QR codes
---
## 📚 Documentation
### For Users & Self-Hosters
- **[docs/user/calibre-integration.md](docs/user/calibre-integration.md)** - Calibre library integration
- **[docs/user/sync-guide.md](docs/user/sync-guide.md)** - Understanding and using universal sync
- **[docs/user/devices/kobo-setup.md](docs/user/devices/kobo-setup.md)** - Kobo e-reader configuration
- **[docs/user/devices/koreader-setup.md](docs/user/devices/koreader-setup.md)** - KOReader configuration
- **[docs/user/user-guide.md](docs/user/user-guide.md)** - General user guide
- **[docs/user/admin-guide.md](docs/user/admin-guide.md)** - Admin features and configuration
- **[docs/user/settings-guide.md](docs/user/settings-guide.md)** - Settings and preferences
### For Developers
- **[docs/developer/api/api-reference.md](docs/developer/api/api-reference.md)** - Complete API documentation
- **[docs/contributing/DEVELOPMENT.md](docs/contributing/DEVELOPMENT.md)** - Development workflow
---
## 🎯 Supported Devices
| Platform | Sync | OPDS | Status |
| ---------------- | ---- | ---- | ------------------------ |
| **Web Browser** | ✅ | ✅ | Full support |
| **KOReader** | ✅ | ✅ | Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook |
| **Kobo Devices** | ✅ | ✅ | Clara, Libra, Sage, etc. |
| **Mobile Apps** | 🚧 | 🚧 | Coming Q2 2026 |
---
## 🛠 Tech Stack
- **Backend**: Go 1.25+ with Echo framework
- **Database**: PostgreSQL 15+ with pgx v5
- **Frontend**: HTMX + Tailwind CSS + Templ
- **Auth**: JWT tokens with bcrypt password hashing
- **Container**: Podman (Docker compatible)
---
## 🧪 Testing
```bash
# Run all tests
make test-all
# Run integration tests (with test mode)
make test-integration
# Run Bruno OpenCollection YAML API tests
npm install -g @usebruno/cli
bruno run
```
---
## 📊 Project Status
**Version**: 1.0
**License**: GPL-3.0
**Status**: Production-ready ✅
---
## 🤝 Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please see [docs/DEVELOPMENT.md](docs/DEVELOPMENT.md) for guidelines.
---
## 📄 License
GPL-3.0 - See [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
---
**Built with ❤️ using Go, PostgreSQL, HTMX, and Tailwind CSS**