The short version
Open-source library software with a discovery API praised by an experienced user.
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Evergreen ILS
Open-source library software with a discovery API praised by an experienced user.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-11-02
Last seen:2026-11-02
Times seen:1
Website:evergreen-ils.org
Why it caught our attention
A practical API recommendation emerged from a discussion about searching local library holdings.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-11-02
“Many use the open source Evergreen ILS. It has a very robust API that I've used quite a bit for discovery.”
sheepjumpmoons · recommendation · first hand use
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