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Audiobookshelf: Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server

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207 points fjk | 7 comments | 09 May 25 02:17 UTC | HN request time: 1.335s | source | bottom
1. apitman ◴[09 May 25 13:50 UTC] No.43936720[source]▶
I'm currently building an audiobook app. I've considered adding podcast (and even music) support, but wonder if this is something people actually want bundled together or would prefer tailored experiences.
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2. aembleton ◴[09 May 25 13:54 UTC] No.43936781[source]▶
I wouldn't want them bundled together. Focus on one thing - when I want to listen to an audio book I'm not after a podcast or music. I have other apps for that.
3. specto ◴[09 May 25 15:03 UTC] No.43937571[source]▶
I agree, focus on the audiobooks. That being said, I would love an app that can detect and skip the awful built in ads they've added to podcasts...
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4. jermberj ◴[09 May 25 16:07 UTC] No.43938376[source]▶
The canonical advice would be to focus on one thing first and make sure you're doing it well and users want it, then expand.
5. thrill ◴[09 May 25 16:34 UTC] No.43938662[source]▶
It's especially jarring because the ads are at maximum volume.
6. Philipp0205 ◴[11 May 25 07:03 UTC] No.43951969[source]▶
Can I follow your project somewhere?
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7. apitman ◴[11 May 25 14:29 UTC] No.43954079[source]▶
It's still really early and I'm currently using some AGPL libraries which means I can't distribute without also being AGPL. I haven't been able to find a good way to make money on an app while releasing it open source. Would love to figure out a way to do both.