FAQ

Is there a hosted version?

No. The Shelf is self-hosted only, so your library lives on your own server. There is no sign-up and no subscription.

What does it cost?

Nothing. It is open source under the MIT license. You pay only for wherever you run it.

What kinds of games can I track?

Board games, card games, RPG books, console and PC video games, and puzzles. Fields change by type: players, play time and complexity for tabletop games, system and book kind for RPG books, platform for video games.

Does it sync with Steam or consoles?

Not at the moment. You can add games by hand, import a CSV, or use the optional BoardGameGeek lookup.

Do my friends need accounts?

No. Plays record players by display name, so a visiting friend needs no account. Guests can browse through a guest link.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. The layouts are phone-first, with a bottom tab bar and sheets for lending and logging. Barcode scanning works in browsers that support the BarcodeDetector API.

Can several households share one install?

The app is built so that a household is the boundary for all data, but it runs in single-household mode, and that concept stays out of your way.

Where do I report a bug or ask for a feature?

On GitHub.