Can it handle batch conversions of my books?

Yes, the skill is designed to perform batch conversions, specifically optimized for transforming PDF files into EPUB format while enabling heuristics to improve text flow.

Does it support downloading books directly from the web?

Yes, it includes a workflow to search Project Gutenberg, identify book IDs, and download them directly into your library using WebSearch and curl.

Do I need Calibre installed to use this skill?

Yes, this skill requires the Calibre desktop application to be installed on your system as it interfaces directly with the calibredb.exe and ebook-convert.exe command-line utilities.

Is it safe to use while the Calibre desktop app is open?

It is strongly recommended to close the Calibre GUI and stop cloud sync services like OneDrive before running CLI commands to prevent database locking or corruption.

How does it handle metadata updates?

The skill can view, set, and extract metadata using the Calibre database tools, allowing you to update titles, authors, languages, and tags programmatically.

Calibre Library Manager

Name: Calibre Library Manager
Author: theflysurfer

bytheflysurfer

内容管理

Automates comprehensive ebook library management including book imports, metadata editing, and high-quality PDF to EPUB conversions using Calibre command-line tools.

关于

This skill empowers Claude to act as a sophisticated digital librarian by interfacing directly with the Calibre command-line suite (calibredb and ebook-convert). It handles everything from bulk book imports and Project Gutenberg downloads to complex library maintenance tasks like duplicate detection and metadata cleaning. It is particularly useful for users who need to organize massive ebook collections, providing specialized routines for heuristic-based PDF conversions and synchronization with e-readers like the Sony PRS-T1.

主要功能

Automated book addition with recursive folder scanning and metadata extraction
Library analysis scripts to find empty entries, duplicates, and missing formats
Comprehensive metadata management for titles, authors, tags, and cover art
0 GitHub stars
Advanced PDF to EPUB conversion using heuristic processing for better layout quality
Direct integration with Project Gutenberg for automated ebook discovery and downloading

使用场景

Converting a large collection of technical PDFs into reflowable EPUBs for mobile reading
Standardizing metadata and covers across a disorganized digital library
Performing bulk cleanup of orphaned files and duplicate entries in a Calibre database

关于

主要功能

Automated book addition with recursive folder scanning and metadata extraction
Library analysis scripts to find empty entries, duplicates, and missing formats
Comprehensive metadata management for titles, authors, tags, and cover art
0 GitHub stars
Advanced PDF to EPUB conversion using heuristic processing for better layout quality
Direct integration with Project Gutenberg for automated ebook discovery and downloading

使用场景

Converting a large collection of technical PDFs into reflowable EPUBs for mobile reading
Standardizing metadata and covers across a disorganized digital library
Performing bulk cleanup of orphaned files and duplicate entries in a Calibre database