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Calibre

This guide will walk you through the process of connecting Panels to your Calibre instance.

📝 Step-by-Step Guide​

1. Open Calibre​

Launch the Calibre desktop application.

2. Start the Content Server​

  • Click the "Connect/share" button on the top toolbar.
  • Choose "Start Content Server".

Once started, Calibre runs a web server locally, usually at:
http://127.0.0.1:8080 / http://localhost:8080

You can also access it via your local IP (e.g., http://192.168.1.137:8080) for devices on the same network.

3. Enable OPDS​

The OPDS feed is automatically enabled when the content server is running.

  • To access the OPDS catalog:
    http://<your-ip>:8080/opds

Example:
http://192.168.1.137:8080/opds

If you opend that URL on your web browser, you should see something like this:

For security, especially if exposing the server over the internet:

  • Go to Preferences > Sharing over the net
  • Check "Require username and password"
  • Set your credentials

📱 Accessing OPDS from Panels​

Add a new OPDS server and add your server details and credentials (if set)

🔐 Exposing to the Internet (Optional)​

If you want to access your Calibre OPDS server outside your local network:

  • Set up port forwarding on your router (forward port 8080)
  • Use dynamic DNS or a static IP
  • Ensure you’ve set up authentication

⚠️ Be cautious when exposing your Calibre server to the internet—use strong passwords and consider additional security layers like a VPN or reverse proxy with HTTPS.

ℹ️ Check this guide for more information on how to expose your server using HTTPS.