---
title: audiobookshelf
description: audiobook media server
showHero: false
author: wompmacho
date: '2025-02-04'
lastmod: '2026-04-03'
tags: ['audiobooks', 'media', 'self-hosted']
---

## What is Audiobookshelf?

`Audiobookshelf` is a self-hosted, open-source server designed to manage and stream your personal audiobook and podcast collections. It acts as a private, web-based alternative to services like Audible, giving you full control over your media files. Key features include:

## Docker Compose Example

> [!IMPORTANT] Audiobookshelf requires a websocket connection.

```yaml
{{% include "/srv/configs/docker_compose/audiobookshelf/docker-compose.yaml" %}}
```
