GPLMS - Open Source & Free | General Purpose Library Management System

Welcome to GPLMS

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GPLMS is a free, open-source library management system for all types of libraries. Built for simplicity, you can get started in minutes and customize it to fit your needs.

Technologies: HTML, CSS, JS, PHP, MySQL
Compatible with: Apache, XAMPP, phpMyAdmin, MySQL Workbench
Platform: Web (self-hosted, runs on your own server)

GitHub Repository MIT License

Download Options

Choose Version: All Releases

Need help? See the Installation Guide.

Documentation & Setup Guide

1. Download
Get GPLMS from the download options above.

2. Install
Copy the src folder to your server's root directory (e.g., htdocs in XAMPP).

3. Database Setup
Import database/importer.sql into MySQL using phpMyAdmin or MySQL Workbench.

4. Configure
Edit conf/config.php and set your database credentials.

5. Start Using
Open http://localhost/src in your browser.
Default login: admin / 12345

6. Explore
Check the Wiki for advanced configuration, customization, and troubleshooting.

Features

Feature	Description
Material Cataloging	Organize and manage books, journals, and digital materials.
User Management	Admins, staff, and regular users with role-based permissions.
Authors & Publishers	Maintain detailed author and publisher records.
Configurable Settings	Change settings to fit your library’s needs easily.
Activity Logs	Track all actions for security and transparency.
Role-Based Access	Control access by user role for security.
Easy Backup & Restore	Simple backup and restore options for your data.
Customizable Themes	Switch between light/dark or edit CSS for your own look.
Open Source	Community supported, free forever under the GPL.

Request a Feature Available Modules

Contribute & Community

Report bugs or suggest features via GitHub Issues
Submit Pull Requests for new features or bug fixes
Read our Contribution Guide
Join discussions or ask for help in GitHub Discussions

Project Info

Started at SAEK Mesologhiou by:

Panagiotis Kotsorgios
Fotis Markantonatos

GPLMS is open source and community-driven. Your feedback and contributions are welcome!