Inkheart

Lightweight PDF library and reader.

Apache-2.0Reading & links
GitHub stars
23
License
Apache-2.0
Latest release
1.4.0
11 August 2026
Last commit
14 August 2026
Runs on
Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

0 commits

How to self-host Inkheart

Inkheart runs on Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is Inkheart free?

Yes. Inkheart is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host Inkheart?

Yes. Inkheart runs on Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

Is Inkheart still maintained?

The last change to Inkheart's code was on 14 August 2026, with 0 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

Document Management - E-books

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