Description:
It would be very useful to upload books directly through the web interface instead of manually copying files into the library directory. Right now, adding a book appears to require filesystem access, SSH/FTP, USB transfer, or some other external method. This is inconvenient, especially when EPUB Browser is running on a remote server or when using the Kindle-focused page.
A built-in upload feature would make the app much more self-contained and easier to use.
Current behavior:
- Books are discovered from the library directory.
- There is no upload button or form in the web UI.
kindle-library.html is effectively read-only.
- To add a new book, the user must place the file into the library folder manually.
Proposed behavior:
- Add an Upload button or form to the main library page.
- Support uploading at least
.epub files, and ideally .pdf files as well, consistent with what the library page already lists.
- Save uploaded files into the configured library directory.
- Show upload progress and clear success/error messages.
- Automatically refresh the book list after a successful upload.
- If feasible, add an upload entry or link on
kindle-library.html, or provide a mobile-friendly upload page that can be opened from another device.
- Handle basic security and validation:
- optional authentication if configured,
- allowed file extensions/MIME types,
- maximum file size limit,
- protection against path traversal,
- duplicate filename handling.
Why this matters:
Uploading books from the browser would remove the need for external tools and manual file management. It would make EPUB Browser easier for non-technical users, more convenient for remote setups, and much more practical for Kindle users who want to add books without dealing with the underlying filesystem.
Additional context:
- PDF upload should ideally be accepted alongside EPUB, especially if PDF reading support is added later.
- If PDF support is not ready yet, the upload feature could still accept EPUB first and add PDF support afterwards.
- This would make the library workflow feel complete: upload, browse, and read from the same interface.
Description:
It would be very useful to upload books directly through the web interface instead of manually copying files into the library directory. Right now, adding a book appears to require filesystem access, SSH/FTP, USB transfer, or some other external method. This is inconvenient, especially when EPUB Browser is running on a remote server or when using the Kindle-focused page.
A built-in upload feature would make the app much more self-contained and easier to use.
Current behavior:
kindle-library.htmlis effectively read-only.Proposed behavior:
.epubfiles, and ideally.pdffiles as well, consistent with what the library page already lists.kindle-library.html, or provide a mobile-friendly upload page that can be opened from another device.Why this matters:
Uploading books from the browser would remove the need for external tools and manual file management. It would make EPUB Browser easier for non-technical users, more convenient for remote setups, and much more practical for Kindle users who want to add books without dealing with the underlying filesystem.
Additional context: