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[Enhancement]: Unified library (all libraries) #1479

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opened 2026-04-24 23:47:04 +02:00 by adam · 3 comments
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:47:04 +02:00
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Originally created by @dedors on GitHub (Oct 22, 2023).

Describe the feature/enhancement

It might not be a high-priority item, but I'd like to suggest the idea for future consideration, gathering additional ideas and consider it when planning related structures:

I have a large number of books organized into four separate libraries based on folder structure, each with different structure requirements (e.g. series with hunderds of books vs single).
A unified bookshelf that includes all libraries would offer benefits, such as continue listening and recently added items.
It could provide a search across all libraries.
Additionally, it could unify collections (e.g. 'Listen Later' and 'Favorites'), but that would require additional changes for collection (see more below).

Describe the solution you'd like

Add a new entry at the top of the library dropdown list called 'All libraries.'
Consider including an option in the library settings page for users who prefer not to have this.

Describe alternatives you've considered

I also thought about having a separate row for 'Listen Later' and 'Favorites' in the bookshelf. If this becomes a future feature in the collection settings, it could include an option to choose between 'This Library', 'Unified Library' and 'All Libraries' (or even selectable libraries). The latter two would allow collections like 'Favorites' and 'Listen Later' to be global, and the 'All Libraries' option would show even if your in a specific library (e.g. no matter what library you have selected, it will always show favorites from all library).

Originally created by @dedors on GitHub (Oct 22, 2023). ### Describe the feature/enhancement It might not be a high-priority item, but I'd like to suggest the idea for future consideration, gathering additional ideas and consider it when planning related structures: I have a large number of books organized into four separate libraries based on folder structure, each with different structure requirements (e.g. series with hunderds of books vs single). A unified bookshelf that includes all libraries would offer benefits, such as continue listening and recently added items. It could provide a search across all libraries. Additionally, it could unify collections (e.g. 'Listen Later' and 'Favorites'), but that would require additional changes for collection (see more below). ### Describe the solution you'd like Add a new entry at the top of the library dropdown list called 'All libraries.' Consider including an option in the library settings page for users who prefer not to have this. ### Describe alternatives you've considered I also thought about having a separate row for 'Listen Later' and 'Favorites' in the bookshelf. If this becomes a future feature in the collection settings, it could include an option to choose between 'This Library', 'Unified Library' and 'All Libraries' (or even selectable libraries). The latter two would allow collections like 'Favorites' and 'Listen Later' to be global, and the 'All Libraries' option would show even if your in a specific library (e.g. no matter what library you have selected, it will always show favorites from all library).
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adam commented 2026-04-24 23:47:05 +02:00
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@iconoclasthero commented on GitHub (Nov 25, 2023):

Yes, this is something that I see being useful. I tl;dr'ed the OP, but pursuant to my last suggestion (https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf/issues/2350), it would be ideal if there was some sort of global search that would obviously be facilitated by having a global/unified library.

@iconoclasthero commented on GitHub (Nov 25, 2023): Yes, this is something that I see being useful. I tl;dr'ed the OP, but pursuant to my last suggestion (https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf/issues/2350), it would be ideal if there was some sort of global search that would obviously be facilitated by having a global/unified library.
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:47:06 +02:00
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@dedors commented on GitHub (May 24, 2025):

Sad to see this is not planned for the moment.

Any chance that at least the search can be made across all libraries?

@dedors commented on GitHub (May 24, 2025): Sad to see this is not planned for the moment. Any chance that at least the search can be made across all libraries?
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:47:07 +02:00
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@Flameingskull commented on GitHub (Apr 18, 2026):

I'd love to see this as an enhancement for the Home page so I can see recently added books and books to continue etc. from multiple large libraries. I made a separate enhancement ticket without realising this existed so I'll just add my vote to this one

@Flameingskull commented on GitHub (Apr 18, 2026): I'd love to see this as an enhancement for the Home page so I can see recently added books and books to continue etc. from multiple large libraries. I made a separate enhancement ticket without realising this existed so I'll just add my vote to this one
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