Double clicking a book in Libiry will open it in your default reading app. But there are more ways in which other tools work well with Libiry.
Some use cases
- Use the Obsidian integration to write book notes or visualise your library or reading progress
- Use the Calibre integration for ebook management
- Use the Goodreads integration to maintain your book metadata
Supported integrations
| Tool | Integration Type | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | Markdown files, YAML frontmatter | Guide |
| Calibre | Shared library folder, metadata | Guide |
| Goodreads | CSV import/export format | Guide |
Integration philosophy
Libiry uses open, file-based standards for maximum compatibility:
- Markdown files - Universal text format
- YAML frontmatter - Standard metadata format
- OPF files - EPUB/ebook standard
- Folder structure - No proprietary database
- Goodreads fields - Industry-standard field names
Quick integration matrix
| Feature | Obsidian | Calibre | Goodreads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share library folder | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Import metadata | ✓ | partial | partial |
| Export metadata | ✓ | partial | ✓ |
| Sync tags | ✓ | partial | ✓ |
| Cover images | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
Field Mapping
Libiry fields can be mapped for use in other tools by using field names.
| Libiry | Obsidian | Calibre | Goodreads |
|---|---|---|---|
booktitle | title | Title | Title |
author | author | Authors | Author |
isbn | isbn | ISBN | ISBN |
tags | tags | Tags | Bookshelves |
rating | rating | Rating | My Rating |
description | description | Comments | My Review |
notes | notes | - | Private Notes |
All field names are configurable in the settings.