Installer / Manager

This Windows installer manages the Audiobookshelf server and includes a tray application.

github.com/mikiher/audiobookshelf-windows
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About Installer / Manager

Installer / Manager is a Windows installer for the Audiobookshelf server. It installs the latest released version of the server as a pre-packaged Windows executable, along with a tray application for management.

The tray app runs in the background and is accessed from the system tray. It lets you open the server in a browser, start and stop the server, set it to start on login, view server logs, change the port and data folder, and check for and install updates. It requires Windows 10 64-bit or later, with no separate .NET Framework or Node.js installation needed.

It suits Windows users who want to run the Audiobookshelf server locally without using Docker. Installation is done by downloading the latest installer release from the release page and running it.

Key features

  • Installs Audiobookshelf server as Windows executable
  • Open server in default browser from tray
  • Start and stop server from tray icon
  • Set server to start on login
  • View server logs and change port and data folder
  • Check for, download and install updates
Best for: Windows users who want to run the Audiobookshelf server without Docker.
Good for
  • No separate Node.js installation required
  • No separate .NET Framework installation required
  • Manages server from background tray app
  • Releases track latest Audiobookshelf server releases
Watch out for
  • Requires Windows 10 64-bit or later
  • Cannot migrate data from Windows Docker installation

Installer / Manager at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Windows
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Installer / Manager FAQ

What does the Audiobookshelf Windows installer include?
It installs the Audiobookshelf server as a Windows executable and a tray app for managing it.
How do I manage the server after installation?
Use the tray icon in the system tray to open the server, start or stop it, view logs, change settings, and install updates.
What are the system requirements?
Windows 10 64-bit or later is required. Separate .NET Framework and Node.js installations are not needed.
Can I migrate from a Docker installation?
No, migration of server data from a previous Windows Docker installation is not currently possible.
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