How to Install Calibre Web on Void Linux

Calibre Web is a web-based front-end for the Calibre ebook manager. It allows you to remotely access your Calibre library and read books from any device with a modern web browser. In this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn how to install Calibre Web on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• A working installation of Void Linux
• An internet connection
• Basic knowledge of the command line interface

Step 1: Install Dependencies

The first step is to install the dependencies required by Calibre Web. Open a terminal and run the following commands:

sudo xbps-install python3 python3-pip python3-setuptools python3-wheel python3-virtualenv

This will install Python 3 and some required modules.

Step 2: Download Calibre Web

Next, download Calibre Web from its Github repository:

git clone https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web.git

Step 3: Set Up Virtual Environment

Change to the Calibre Web directory:

cd calibre-web

Create a Python virtual environment for Calibre Web:

python3 -m venv venv

Activate the virtual environment:

source venv/bin/activate

Step 4: Install Calibre Web

Install Calibre Web and its dependencies:

pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Step 5: Edit Configuration File

Copy the sample configuration file:

cp config.example.py config.py

Edit the configuration file:

nano config.py

Change the following settings to suit your needs:

# Set the path to your Calibre library
# For example: /home/username/Calibre Library/
"calibre_library_path": "",

# Change the default username and password
# For example: ("your_username", "your_password")
"admin_username": "",
"admin_password": "",

Save your changes and exit the text editor.

Step 6: Start Calibre Web

Start Calibre Web:

python3 cps.py

Step 7: Access Calibre Web

Open your web browser and go to:

http://localhost:8083

If you are accessing Calibre Web from a remote device, replace localhost with the IP address of the computer running Calibre Web.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Calibre Web on Void Linux. You can now remotely access your Calibre library and read books from any device with a modern web browser.

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