Issued is a lightweight, self-hosted comic library server built with Python, FastAPI, Tailwind, and HTMX. It scans CBZ and CBR files while preserving existing folder structures, offers a web reader and OPDS support, and is optimized for performance even with large collections (4,500+ comics). Key features include recent comics tracking, continue reading, search, metadata editing via ComicInfo.xml, and automatic library monitoring. Designed for self-hosting enthusiasts and NAS users who want a simple, focused reading experience without heavy dependencies.
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Why I Built ItThe Main IdeaLightweight by DesignSome of the featuresWho Is Issued For?A Small (totally unrequested) Personal Detail1.9K Impressions