First Access

Opening the interface

With the standard Compose file, open:

http://<your-server-ip>:5099

If you are using the same machine as the Docker host, http://localhost:5099 works.

SelfHosted Nostos does not have the Hosted Nostos account/subscription layer. Anyone who can reach an exposed SelfHosted instance can reach the application, so keep it on a trusted/private network or add an appropriate access layer before exposing it publicly.

Adding your first books

Choose Add a book. The current acquisition flow supports:

• local EPUB, PDF, TXT, MOBI, MP3, M4A, and M4B files;
• physical-book identification and manual metadata entry;
• supported free-source imports for ebooks and audiobooks.

Nostos keeps notes, reading state, collections, concepts, and writing connected to the books you add. Concept relationships are created from your notes and links; the application does not invent cross-book concepts merely because a book was imported.

Main areas

• Library — books, collections, filters, reading state, and book details.
• Reader / player — EPUB, PDF, and audiobook reading or listening experiences.
• Brain — notes and concepts, including links between them.
• Studio — writing projects and source material.
• Ask Nostos — optional assistance when an AI provider is configured for SelfHosted.