Desktop Experience

Your Library, Always Local.

The BookBinder Agent runs quietly in your system tray, scanning your folders, enriching metadata, and serving your books to the reader — without ever uploading your files.

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Version 1.0.2 · Windows 10/11 x64Portable — no installer required
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BookBinder Agent — Library Scanner
descriptionHarry_Potter_Collection.pdfSynced
descriptionDune.epubSynced
descriptionThe_Odyssey.pdfSynced
descriptionMoby_Dick.epubSynced
description1984.epubSynced
Status
Agent running on :8989
Last Scan147volumes indexed
Enriching metadata… 74%
Architecture

Why run the agent?

Your books stay exactly where they are. The agent is the bridge between your local drive and the beautifully organized web interface.

dns

Auto-Indexing

Point it at any folder. It maps your entire collection in seconds and keeps watching for changes.

cloud_sync

Secure Sync

Metadata and library structure sync to your account. Your actual files never leave your machine.

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Group Permissions

Share curated collections with reading groups via secure invite links — with granular access control.

Technical

Built for the Modern Collector.

  • check_circleLocal HTTP file server — no cloud upload required
  • check_circleAuto-enrichment via Open Library & Google Books APIs
  • check_circleFile format support: PDF, EPUB, MOBI, CBZ
  • check_circleRuns as a system-tray app — always-on, zero friction
  • check_circleEncrypted token authentication between agent and web app
Supported FormatsPDF, EPUB, MOBI, CBZ
Local Port:8989
Agent Versionv1.0.2
Electronv34 (Chromium 130)
PlatformWindows 10/11 x64
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