Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Evergreen ILS

Replace Evergreen ILS with a custom build. Open Source Library Software

Weekend Project
7 features3 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 7 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 7 categories. See all 7 features

Accessibility(1 features)

Accessibility Improvements

Built-in accessibility features and improvements

Cataloging(1 features)

Catalog Management

Helps libraries manage and catalog materials

Circulation(1 features)

Circulation Management

Helps libraries circulate materials and manage circulation workflows

Integration(1 features)

Aspen Integration

Integration capabilities with Aspen discovery platform

Patron Management(1 features)

Patron Surveys

Functionality for conducting and managing patron surveys

Search & Discovery(1 features)

Material Discovery

Helps library patrons find library materials

User Interface(1 features)

Angular Circulation Interfaces

Modern Angular-based interfaces for circulation operations

Cost Calculator

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