Jelu

Jelu is a self‑hosted book‑tracking application that lets users record books they have read, are currently reading, and plan to read. It stores all information in a single‑file database, providing full control over personal data and avoiding the need to migrate between online services. The web interface supports importing histories from Goodreads CSV exports or ISBN lists, and it can fetch metadata automatically from sources such as Google Books, Amazon, and Wikipedia.

The system offers tagging and custom shelves, author pages with auto‑filled biographies, and the ability to write and share reviews among multiple users. Embedded code snippets allow books to be displayed on external sites, while CSV export and an API enable programmatic access and integration with other tools. Multi‑user support includes LDAP and reverse‑proxy authentication, and metadata can also be imported from EPUB or OPF files or scanned via a mobile camera.

Installation is straightforward: a runnable Java JAR is provided, with optional YAML configuration for database location, metadata fetcher paths, and CORS settings. The application runs on a local web server (default port 11111) and is released under the MIT license, making it free, open‑source, and suitable for personal or small‑group use.