ePub Validator

odedta · 04-18-2014, 06:37 PM

I created a PHP webapp that uses the java file epubcheck-3.0.1.jar to validate ePubs.

Why did I create this?

I hate command line tools
Uploading a file every time for validation takes time since the process repeats itself several times per ePub.
The pagina-epubchecker doesn't work on my PC for some reason.
Experience :P

I offer this tool free for anyone to use, I also welcome any feedback you might have and bug report.

Unfortunately my hosting is blocking the exec command so the app basically does not have permissions to write and delete files, it's part of keeping your material safe and protected.
You can use a local xampp server or if you have a domain where you can allow exec command I would be happy if you could host it there.

To download this tool: http://odedta.com/projects/epubcheck/epubcheck.zip

mrmikel · 04-18-2014, 08:10 PM

Java is something avoided by a number of people as being the number one vector for malware, so if it goes slowly, that might be why. I put it on only one computer in my shop for a particular program, but try to avoid it and particularly avoid connecting it up to a browser.

odedta · 04-19-2014, 07:02 AM

I don't see how that applies here... epubcheck is trusted and, well, I trust myself not infecting my own PC with malware, besides, it's all open-source...

mrmikel · 04-19-2014, 07:23 AM

epubcheck requires java, as I recall.

odedta · 04-19-2014, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmikel

epubcheck requires java, as I recall.

I have been using Java for years now and I don't have any malware. Thanks for the input anyway.

odedta · 05-31-2014, 07:20 AM

Anyone feel like hosting this app? my hosting services does not allow the use of Java on shared environments.

http://odedta.com/projects/epubcheck/epubcheck.zip

Toxaris · 05-31-2014, 09:15 AM

Why not just use the validator on the IDPF? That is essentially also epubcheck? That is online and works fine.

odedta · 05-31-2014, 04:09 PM

The output is more detailed in my version in some cases.

Also, you can validate individual files like ncx, opf etc

DaleDe · 05-31-2014, 09:33 PM

You can simply make a good wiki page on our wiki that describes the product features and how to use it etc and then attach the file. (so long as the file isn't huge)

Dale

odedta · 06-01-2014, 04:35 AM

Alright, that's a good idea. Thanks!

04-18-2014, 06:37 PM	#1
odedta Addict Posts: 398 Karma: 96448 Join Date: Dec 2013 Device: iPad	ePub Validator I created a PHP webapp that uses the java file epubcheck-3.0.1.jar to validate ePubs. Why did I create this? I hate command line tools Uploading a file every time for validation takes time since the process repeats itself several times per ePub. The pagina-epubchecker doesn't work on my PC for some reason. Experience :P I offer this tool free for anyone to use, I also welcome any feedback you might have and bug report. Unfortunately my hosting is blocking the exec command so the app basically does not have permissions to write and delete files, it's part of keeping your material safe and protected. You can use a local xampp server or if you have a domain where you can allow exec command I would be happy if you could host it there. To download this tool: http://odedta.com/projects/epubcheck/epubcheck.zip

05-31-2014, 09:33 PM	#9
DaleDe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,470 Karma: 13095790 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Grass Valley, CA Device: EB 1150, EZ Reader, Literati, iPad 2 & Air 2, iPhone 7	You can simply make a good wiki page on our wiki that describes the product features and how to use it etc and then attach the file. (so long as the file isn't huge) Dale Last edited by DaleDe; 05-31-2014 at 09:35 PM.

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04-18-2014, 08:10 PM	#2
mrmikel Color me gone Posts: 2,089 Karma: 1445295 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Oregon Coast Device: PRS-300	Java is something avoided by a number of people as being the number one vector for malware, so if it goes slowly, that might be why. I put it on only one computer in my shop for a particular program, but try to avoid it and particularly avoid connecting it up to a browser.

04-19-2014, 07:02 AM	#3
odedta Addict Posts: 398 Karma: 96448 Join Date: Dec 2013 Device: iPad	I don't see how that applies here... epubcheck is trusted and, well, I trust myself not infecting my own PC with malware, besides, it's all open-source...

04-19-2014, 07:23 AM	#4
mrmikel Color me gone Posts: 2,089 Karma: 1445295 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Oregon Coast Device: PRS-300	epubcheck requires java, as I recall.

05-31-2014, 07:20 AM	#6
odedta Addict Posts: 398 Karma: 96448 Join Date: Dec 2013 Device: iPad	Anyone feel like hosting this app? my hosting services does not allow the use of Java on shared environments. http://odedta.com/projects/epubcheck/epubcheck.zip

05-31-2014, 09:15 AM	#7
Toxaris Wizard Posts: 4,520 Karma: 121692313 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Heemskerk, NL Device: PRS-T1, Kobo Touch, Kobo Aura	Why not just use the validator on the IDPF? That is essentially also epubcheck? That is online and works fine.

05-31-2014, 04:09 PM	#8
odedta Addict Posts: 398 Karma: 96448 Join Date: Dec 2013 Device: iPad	The output is more detailed in my version in some cases. Also, you can validate individual files like ncx, opf etc

06-01-2014, 04:35 AM	#10
odedta Addict Posts: 398 Karma: 96448 Join Date: Dec 2013 Device: iPad	Alright, that's a good idea. Thanks!