Connect Bibliophilarr
Add Bibliophilarr to Kochab with your API key and default port 8787.
Bibliophilarr manages books and audiobooks. Kochab uses its API directly for library, search, calendar, and the download queue.
What Kochab exposes through Bibliophilarr
- Blended tabs: Search, Library, Calendar/Wanted, and Bibliophilarr grabs in Downloads
- Control screen: health, disk, commands, read-only profiles and root folders
- Detail pages: book/author management via the shared Servarr UI
Not exposed through Bibliophilarr
Full Bibliophilarr admin stays in its web UI. Container control requires a separate host entry if needed.
Before you start
In Bibliophilarr: Settings -> General -> Security -> API Key. Copy the key shown there.
Default connection
| Field | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Port | 8787 |
| Scheme | http on LAN, https behind a reverse proxy |
| Auth | API key in the X-Api-Key header |
Add in Kochab
- Open Services -> Add service and choose Bibliophilarr.
- Enter your host.
- Set port 8787 unless you use a custom port or proxy.
- Paste the API key.
- If Bibliophilarr sits behind a reverse proxy with a subpath, set Base path to match its URL base.
- Tap Test and add.
TLS
See Certificate trust for self-signed certificates.