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Welcome to AuralArchive - a comprehensive audiobook library management system that integrates with Audible, AudioBookShelf, and various torrent indexers to help you build and manage your audiobook collection.

What is AuralArchive?

AuralArchive is a self-hosted web application that serves as a central hub for:

  • Syncing your Audible library and downloading audiobooks
  • Integrating with AudioBookShelf for playback and library management
  • Searching multiple indexers for copyright-free and open-source audiobooks
  • Managing downloads through various download clients (qBittorrent, Deluge, Transmission)
  • Converting audiobooks between formats (AAX to M4B, MP3, etc.)
  • Organizing metadata, cover art, and file naming

Quick Start

  1. Installation - Set up AuralArchive using Docker or bare metal
  2. First Time Setup - Configure your instance and create admin account
  3. Audible Integration - Connect your Audible account
  4. AudioBookShelf Sync - Sync with your AudioBookShelf server
  5. Library Management - Browse and manage your collection

Key Features

Library Management

  • Sync your entire Audible library
  • Two-way sync with AudioBookShelf
  • Browse by title, author, series, or narrator
  • Advanced filtering and sorting
  • Bulk operations (download, mark as read, etc.)

Download Management

  • Download audiobooks directly from Audible
  • Search and download from multiple indexers
  • Queue management with priority control
  • Progress tracking and notifications
  • Automatic conversion to preferred formats

Metadata & Organization

  • Automatic metadata fetching from Audnexus
  • Cover art management and caching
  • Flexible file naming templates
  • Series tracking and organization
  • Author and narrator management

Integration

  • Audible: Direct downloads with authentication
  • AudioBookShelf: Two-way sync with progress tracking
  • Download Clients: qBittorrent

Documentation

System Requirements

  • Docker: Recommended method (Docker 20.10+, Docker Compose 2.0+)
  • Python: 3.11+ (for bare metal installation)
  • Storage: Varies based on library size (plan for ~500MB per audiobook average)
  • RAM: 2GB minimum, 4GB+ recommended for large libraries
  • CPU: Modern multi-core processor recommended for conversions

Getting Help

If you encounter issues:

  1. Check the Troubleshooting page
  2. Review application logs in the Settings page
  3. Open an issue on GitHub with relevant log excerpts

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or pull request on the GitHub repository.

Ready to get started? Head to the Installation page to set up your instance.

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