HomeBranch adds login, PDF, and ebook cleanup features

HomeBranch is a lightweight ebook management service that can run on a personal server. It lets people organize book files and read them through a built-in ebook reader while keeping control of their own data and privacy.

The update adds OIDC login, LDAP login, PDF support, book , an easier book drop feature, PWA support, and better metadata fetching. The next main goal is a with offline reading.

A paid hosted option may come later to help cover developer fees and hardware costs for building an iOS app. HomeBranch will stay free and .

Key points

  • HomeBranch can run on a personal server and manage ebook .
  • OIDC and LDAP support make it easier to connect HomeBranch to existing login systems.
  • PDF support, book , book drop, and metadata fetching have improved.
  • A with offline reading is planned for later this year.
  • HomeBranch is expected to remain free and .
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