PdfDing

PdfDing is a lightweight, self-hosted PDF management system focused on providing an optimal reading experience across devices. It combines document organization capabilities with annotation and highlighting features while maintaining a clean, intuitive interface.

Key Features

• Reading Experience:

  • Cross-device position sync
  • Progress tracking bars
  • Multiple layout options
  • Dark and inverted color modes
  • Custom theme colors

• Document Organization:

  • Multi-level tagging system
  • Star and archive functions
  • Reading progress tracking
  • Markdown note support
  • Document sharing via links/QR

• PDF Interaction:

  • In-browser PDF viewing
  • Comment annotations
  • Text highlighting
  • Drawing capabilities
  • Highlight/comment export

• Integration & Security:

  • OIDC single sign-on
  • Access control options
  • Share link management
  • Custom theming support
  • Docker deployment

Who Should Use PdfDing

PdfDing is ideal for:

• Individuals managing personal PDF libraries
• Students organizing study materials
• Researchers annotating papers
• Teams sharing and collaborating on documents

Getting Started

PdfDing can be quickly deployed using Docker with minimal configuration:

• Docker environment
• Storage for SQLite database
• Media storage volume
• Basic environment variables

The platform provides Docker Compose files and Helm charts for various deployment scenarios.