Libiry2Go scans your library and creates markdown files containing book metadata. Perfect for creating mobile-friendly book lists, Obsidian vaults or backup catalogs. These files can be:
- Viewed on any device with a markdown reader
- Imported into Obsidian
- Used as a portable backup of your library catalog
- Shared with others as a reading list
Key features
- Scans entire folder hierarchies
- Multiple formats - Supports EPUB, MOBI, PDF, CBR, CBZ, and more
- Field compatibility - Uses the same field names as Libiry
- Offline functionality - No internet required
Quick start
Windows GUI
- Run
Libiry2Go.bat - Select your book folder
- Choose an output location
- Click Generate
Command line
# 50 books per file
python libiry2go.py "C:\Books" "C:\Output" 50When to use Libiry2Go
| Scenario | Use Libiry2Go? |
|---|---|
| Create book library for mobile use | Yes |
| Create Obsidian book vault | Yes |
| Backup library metadata | Yes |
| Share reading list | Yes |
| Browse books visually | No; use complete book library instead |
| Edit book metadata | No; use complete book library instead |
Further reading
- Libiry2Go for developers
- Output format - Understanding the generated files