Give your patrons a reading experience with soul
Psyche connects to your existing catalog through OPDS — the open standard your ILS already speaks. Part of the Metis ecosystem. No migration, no vendor lock-in, no cost.
Already live
Psyche is live and serving patrons today. Hundreds of ebooks — indie authors and open access classics — available right now with genre-themed reading, powered by Metis Library.
Browse the catalogHow it works
1. Connect your OPDS feed
If your ILS supports OPDS (Koha, Evergreen, Circulation Manager, Calibre), you're already compatible. Just provide the feed URL.
2. Patrons choose a theme
Six genre themes built in — romance, thriller, cozy mystery, sci-fi, literary fiction, kids. The entire reading experience matches the mood.
3. Read in the browser
No app download required. Works on any device. DRM-free ebooks read directly in the browser with the chosen theme applied.
What your patrons get
Genre-themed reading
The app transforms to match what they're reading
Works on any device
Phone, tablet, laptop — no app store needed
Book club themes
Clubs share a visual theme — everyone reads in the same mood
Free and open
Built on OPDS, an open standard — no vendor lock-in
Accessible
WCAG 2.1 AA, dyslexia font, font size control, reduced motion, high contrast
In-browser reader
Built-in EPUB reader with progress saving and keyboard navigation
The ecosystem
Metis
Content
The shared ebook catalog. Indie authors, open access, and licensed content. OPDS feeds that any reader can consume.
Titan goddess of wisdom
Athena
ComingLibrary System
The ILS that guards your collection. Circulation, patron auth, holds, and access control. The armor around your catalog.
Goddess of strategy and protection
Psyche
LiveReading App
The soul of the reading experience. Genre themes, accessibility, book clubs. What your patrons see and love.
The soul, symbolized by the butterfly
In Greek mythology, Metis gives birth to Athena. The content feeds the system feeds the experience.
Compatible with
Any system that publishes an OPDS catalog feed can connect.
Want to connect your library?
Psyche is free and open source. Get in touch to connect your catalog.
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