Bindery
Folder-watching converter for e-books and comics. EPUB to Kobo KEPUB via kepubify, CBZ/CBR/PDF via Kindle Comic Converter, with per-device profiles, ComicInfo.xml naming, chapter-to-volume bundling and a web UI.
Activity has dropped noticeably. Check the repository before committing to it.
Commit activity more than 24% of tracked projects; popularity more than 4%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 61 |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v4.3.2 · 9 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | MIT |
| Built with | Docker |
Is Bindery actively maintained?
Over the last 11 months the project absorbed 77 commits, of which 74 arrived in the most recent quarter — roughly 25 commits a month.
Activity is accelerating: the last quarter carried 2367% more commits than the one before it.
The most recent tagged release, v4.3.2, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
Bindery ranks #11 of 16 tracked document management - e-books projects. Several better-maintained options exist in the same category — they are listed below.
What Bindery actually does
Bindery is a folder-watching conversion tool designed for electronic books and comic files. It automatically processes files using utilities like kepubify and Kindle Comic Converter to adapt formats for specific reading devices. The software includes a web interface, device profiles, and handling for metadata and chapter bundling.
Best fit: It suits self-hosters who routinely manage large digital library collections and need automated, hands-off conversion of files for dedicated e-readers or tablets.
Worth knowing: With a low repository star count and slowing maintenance, you might encounter unresolved bugs or lack rapid support for new upstream conversion tools. It also duplicates functionality often found in broader media management systems.
Deployment notes
Because it processes files via folder monitoring and a web interface, you will typically need to mount persistent volumes for your input and output directories. A reverse proxy is also usually required to handle TLS termination if you access the web UI remotely.
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