Digiread

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted digital reading list manager

Overview

Digiread is a self-hosted tool for organizing books, articles, and other reading materials privately. It supports progress tracking, tagging, search/filtering, and import/export of reading lists. Deploy via Docker for quick setup or manual installation on Linux servers. Ideal for users who want full control over their reading data and avoid third-party platforms like Goodreads.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  digiread:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: digiread
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Organize books, articles & digital reading materials
Progress tracking & custom tagging
Search/filter functionality & import/export options

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Digiread hard to install?

Digiread is easy to install via Docker—just pull the official image and run the container with minimal config. Manual installation needs Python environment setup and database configuration, which requires basic server skills.

? Is it a good alternative to Goodreads?

Yes—Digiread offers core reading list management features (progress tracking, tagging) with full data privacy. It lacks Goodreads' social aspects but is perfect for users prioritizing control over their reading data.

? Is it completely free?

Digiread is 100% open-source and free. All features are available without any premium tiers or subscription charges for self-hosted use.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Miscellaneous

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ No subscription fees or hidden costs
⊕ Docker support for hassle-free deployment

Cons

⊖ Limited mobile optimization (web interface only)
⊖ Requires basic server knowledge for manual setup
⊖ Lacks social features compared to mainstream tools