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Open Book Marketplace

E-commerce / Self-Hosted Platform

Self-hosted digital bookstore platform with print-on-demand support. Build your own digital bookstore in 10 minutes.

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Verified Metrics

7.8K
Total commits
100
Commits last 30d
N/A
Verified users
Live
Current status

Goals

Goal: $50,000 mrr

Goal: 5,000 users

Problem Obsoleted

Dependency on centralized platforms like Amazon for book sales and distribution

Solution Created

Complete self-hosted e-commerce solution with integrated print-on-demand, giving authors full control over their sales platform.

Impact Metrics

Self-hosted commerce
Impact
Platform independence
Sovereignty
10-minute setup
Speed
White-label ready
Scale

Tech Stack

Node.jsExpressSQLiteStripe APILulu API

Reality OS Connection

Commerce layer: Enables authors to own their entire sales funnel without platform dependency

The Story Behind It

"Got tired of Amazon taking 70% and controlling the relationship with my readers. Built this so any author can own their entire business."