Quick Installation
Get Lenny running in minutes with our simple one-line installation command.
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ArchiveLabs/lenny/refs/heads/main/install.sh | sudo shAutomatically installs Docker and all required components
Configures Lenny with sensible defaults for immediate use
Includes security settings and optimization for library use
System Requirements: Requires a Mac & Linux system with curl and sudo access. Compatible with Ubuntu, Debian, and most modern Linux distributions.
Lenny for Libraries
A stand-alone, digital bookshelf for preserving and serving digital books.
A Federated Future for Libraries
Empowering libraries to join a global network of sovereign, interoperable digital collections.
Libraries should own their digital infrastructure, not just rent access to it.
The Open Ecosystem
Library-in-a-Box for everyone
11.5M readers find and borrow books
Authors sell DRM-free books
Universal access to knowledge
Choose Your Deployment
Whether you want total control or a zero-effort setup, we have an option for you.
Self-Hosted
Run Lenny as a Docker container on your own server. Full control, full flexibility.
Plug & Play
Get Lenny pre-installed on a Raspberry Pi. Plug it in and start lending.
Built by Libraries, For Libraries
Lenny is an open-source project by Archive Labs and the Internet Archive team behind Open Library.