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Social NetworkingAlternative to LibraryThingAlternative to StoryGraphAlternative to Goodreads

BookWyrm

Social reading platform to track books, write reviews, and share reading goals across the Fediverse.

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LicenseAGPL-3.0
GitHub stars3.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Activitypub FederationSocial Reading NetworkEducationGoodreads AlternativeBook Tracker
Overview

Why consider BookWyrm?

BookWyrm is an open-source, federated social reading platform powered by ActivityPub. It allows readers to log reading progress, write in-depth book reviews, set annual reading challenges, and follow friends without Amazon/Goodreads corporate ownership.

Guided learning

Learn BookWyrm by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of BookWyrm

BookWyrm decentralizes book tracking, letting you connect with readers across Mastodon and the Fediverse.

Quickstart

bash
1git clone https://github.com/bookwyrm-social/bookwyrm.git
2cd bookwyrm
3docker compose up -d

Join any public BookWyrm instance or host your own server. Import your existing Goodreads library CSV in 1 click.

BookWyrm is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0.

BookWyrm FAQs

BookWyrm is listed as a Social Networking tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

BookWyrm is listed under the AGPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

BookWyrm is listed as an alternative to LibraryThing. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.