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OpenComic provides powerful organization tools to manage large comic collections. Whether you have hundreds or thousands of comics, these features help you keep everything organized and easily accessible.

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Master folders

Master folders are the foundation of your library organization. They define the main locations where your comics are stored.

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Adding master folders

  1. Open the settings panel
  2. Navigate to the Master Folders section
  3. Click “Add Folder” to select a directory
  4. The folder and all its subfolders are now part of your library
OpenComic automatically scans master folders to detect comics. Files are indexed in the background, so large collections may take a moment to fully populate.

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Master folder features

  • Recursive scanning - Automatically includes all subfolders
  • Multiple folders - Add as many master folders as needed
  • Server support - Can include network locations and remote servers
  • Individual settings - Each master folder can have custom sort and view preferences
  • Label support - Apply labels to entire master folders

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Removing master folders

Removing a master folder from the list doesn’t delete any files - it simply stops tracking that location in your library.

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Favorites

Mark comics as favorites to quickly access your most-loved titles.

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How favorites work

  • Click the heart icon on any comic to add it to favorites
  • Access all favorites from the sidebar navigation
  • Favorites persist across application restarts
  • Each favorite tracks when it was added
  • Works with individual files and folders
Use favorites for comics you’re currently reading or series you return to frequently.

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Favorite features

favorites: {
  wildcard: {
    added: 0,  // Timestamp when added to favorites
  }
}
  • Quick access - Dedicated favorites section in sidebar
  • Sorting options - Sort by date added, name, or last read
  • Filtering - Can be combined with labels and other filters
  • Tracking integration - Favorites can be prioritized for auto-tracking prompts

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Labels

Labels provide a flexible tagging system for organizing comics beyond simple folders.

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Creating labels

  1. Open the settings or right-click a comic
  2. Select “Labels”
  3. Create a new label with a custom name
  4. Assign the label to comics

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Label features

  • Multiple labels per comic - Apply as many labels as needed
  • Custom names - Create descriptive labels like “To Read”, “Completed”, “Ongoing”
  • Color coding - Visual differentiation in the interface
  • Bulk operations - Apply labels to multiple comics at once
  • Smart filtering - View all comics with a specific label
Organization by status
  • “Reading” - Currently in progress
  • “Completed” - Finished series
  • “To Read” - Backlog queue
  • “Dropped” - Discontinued reading
Organization by genre
  • “Action”
  • “Romance”
  • “Science Fiction”
  • “Fantasy”
Organization by publisher
  • “Marvel”
  • “DC”
  • “Image Comics”
  • “Manga”

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Label storage

labels: [
  '',  // Label names
],
comicLabels: {
  wildcard: [
    '',  // Labels assigned to this comic path
  ],
}

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Sorting and filtering

OpenComic offers comprehensive sorting and filtering options to find comics quickly.

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Sort options

  • Name - Alphabetical order (A-Z or Z-A)
  • Date Added - When added to library
  • Last Read - Most recently opened
  • Progress - Reading progress percentage
  • Natural sorting - Intelligent number handling (e.g., “Volume 2” before “Volume 10”)

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Filter options

  • By label - Show only comics with specific labels
  • By favorite status - Show only favorited comics
  • By master folder - Filter by storage location
  • By server - For network/remote comics
  • By reading status - Unread, in progress, completed
  • Search - Text search across comic names and paths

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View preferences

Each view context (master folder, label, favorites) remembers:
  • Sort order preference
  • View type (grid or list)
  • Filter selections
  • Thumbnail size
These preferences persist between sessions, so your library always appears how you like it.

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Library views

OpenComic provides multiple views for browsing your collection:

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Grid view

  • Thumbnail display - Visual browsing with cover images
  • Adjustable size - Configure thumbnail dimensions
  • Smart poster detection - Automatically finds cover images
  • Metadata overlay - Shows reading progress and labels

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List view

  • Compact display - More items visible at once
  • Detailed information - Shows file info and progress
  • Fast scrolling - Optimized for large collections
  • Quick actions - Easy access to context menu options

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Recently opened

OpenComic automatically tracks recently opened comics:
  • Appears in the sidebar for quick access
  • Shows last opened timestamp
  • Limited to most recent items
  • Cleared manually when desired

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Search functionality

Quickly find comics in your library:
  • Full-text search - Searches comic names and file paths
  • Recently searched - Quick access to previous searches
  • Real-time results - Results update as you type
  • Search across all locations - Searches master folders, favorites, and labels
Recently searched terms are saved, allowing you to quickly re-run common searches without retyping.

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Advanced organization

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Reading shortcuts

Configure keyboard shortcuts and tap zones that automatically apply specific settings based on labels: 
labels: [
  '',  // Label name to trigger special settings
]
When opening a comic with a specific label, OpenComic can automatically:
  • Apply reading mode (manga, webtoon, etc.)
  • Set double page preferences
  • Configure zoom and margins
  • Enable specific filters

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Ignore single folders

When enabled, OpenComic automatically navigates into folders containing only one subfolder, streamlining navigation for organized collections like: 
Series Name/
  └── Volume 1/
      └── [comic files]

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Files in subfolders

Control whether comics in subfolders appear in the main library view or only when browsing into specific directories.

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Server integration

OpenComic can integrate remote storage locations into your library:
  • SMB/CIFS - Windows network shares
  • FTP/FTPS - File Transfer Protocol
  • SFTP/SSH - Secure File Transfer
  • WebDAV - Web-based file access
  • S3 - Amazon S3 compatible storage
Remote comics appear in your library alongside local files, with:
  • Automatic caching for offline reading
  • Progress syncing
  • Label and favorite support
  • Optional library display
Server connections are configured in settings and can be added to the library navigation or accessed separately.

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