Simple Python Server to read EPUB files from any device (computer, phone, etc...) on the same network using a web browser.
It also supports CBZ and ZIP files containing images.
PDF are NOT supported.
- Python must be installed on the device acting like the server. It has been tested with Python 3.11.
- The following third party modules must be installed via a command prompt or terminal
python -m pip install aiohttp ebooklib
Double click epubserver.py or start it via a command prompt or terminal using python epubserver.py.
To stop the server, do a CTRL+C.
Make a folder named books alongside the file and put your .epub, .cbz and .zip files in it. Sub-folder aren't currently supported.
Then go to http://localhost:8000 if you're on the same machine (replace localhost by its IP otherwise).
settings.json will be created after using it (or you can create it yourself).
Here's a list of the variables you'll find inside:
password: null is the default value but you can put whatever string you want to protect your server access. Add it to the url to authentificate yourself, example:http://localhost:8000/?pass=My_password.folder: "books" is the default value but you can set whatever path you want here, if your files are located in another place.loaded_book_limit: 4 is the default value. The maximum number of books loaded at the same time in memory.bookmarks: This is automatically managed by the server, you shouldn't have to touch it. It's used to memorize the last viewed part of an epub, for a quick resume.
This application was designed to be used at home, in a safe local environment.
Little consideration has been put towards security, I wouldn't recommend using it over the Internet. Keep your usage for a local or your home private network.
If you do, at least set a password but keep in mind the password isn't transmitted in a secure-way either.
If you have the know-how, you can also try to add HTTPS support to it.
The above statements are subject to change in future versions.