Audiobookshelf

Audiobookshelf client for Kodi

Description

Stream audiobooks and podcasts from your Audiobookshelf server. Features include: * Stream audiobooks (M4B, MP3, multi-file) * Stream podcasts with episode management * Progress sync with server * Download for offline playback * Chapter navigation * Resume playback * Search and add new podcasts * Find new episodes (from RSS) * API Key or Username/Password authentication

News

2026.7.24 - Separate libraries - CHANGED: Each Audiobookshelf library is now listed separately instead of merged into single Audiobooks/Podcasts folders. Enable "Group libraries by type" in settings for the old grouped view. 2026.7.10 - API key login - NEW: Optional API Key setting; when set it is used directly as the bearer token (no login/refresh) and overrides username/password. 2026.7.9 - Kodi repo compliance - Settings localized via strings.po; icon flattened (no transparency); LICENSE renamed to LICENSE.txt; fanart added. 2026.7.8 - Chronological offline queues - Downloads store the episode publish date so offline auto-play queues order chronologically, matching the online queue. 2026.7.7 - Auto-play: mixed streamed/downloaded - Auto-play queues mix streamed and downloaded episodes; also works fully offline. No resume dialog between episodes. 2026.7.6 - Auto-play next podcast episode - "Auto-play next episode" setting (default off) plays a native Kodi playlist from the selected episode forward. Progress tracked per episode. 2026.7.5 - Progress sync fix - Progress upload no longer loops forever; empty/non-JSON 2xx responses are treated as success. 2026.5.28 - Now-playing cover art, author, JWT auth - Covers/author on the now-playing screen; JWT auth with auto refresh (requires server v2.26.0+).

Direct installation

Via Repository

Via Directory

1. Download the addon.
2. Open up Kodi and navigate into Add-ons.
   
3. Click the open box icon (above the side-menu).
   
4. Select Install from zip file.
   • If this is the first addon you install, Kodi will warn you about installing addons from "unknown sources" for security reasons - it's your call.
   • In any case, Kodi will warn you, you may not get auto-updates for this addon.
5. Navigate into the location where you've downloaded the addon to and select it to Install.

1. First make sure you have the repository installed
2. Open up Kodi and navigate into Add-ons.
   
3. Click the open box icon (above the side-menu).
   
4. Select Install from repository.
   • If you have at least one repository (besides the default) installed:
     Select the repository you wish to install from.
5. Select the category the addon belongs to, in this case it should be audio.
6. Select Audiobookshelf.
7. Click Install.