anx-reader-calibre-plugin

简体中文

This plugin for Calibre allows you to manage your ANX Reader ebook library directly from Calibre, especially useful for NAS users who want to centralize their ebook collection on a server and synchronize it across multiple mobile clients.

Highlights

• Centralized Ebook Management: Seamlessly manage your ANX Reader ebook library stored on a NAS or server.
• Multi-Client Synchronization: Facilitate synchronization of your ebook collection to multiple mobile ANX Reader clients.
• Powerful Metadata Editing: Utilize Calibre's robust features to add, edit, and synchronize book metadata (including title, author, and all extended ANX DB properties) with your ANX Reader library.
• Flexible Library Maintenance: Leverage Calibre or LinuxServer Calibre Docker images for efficient adding, deleting, and updating of books and their metadata.

Installation

1. Download the Plugin: Obtain the anx-reader-calibre-plugin.zip file.
2. Open Calibre Preferences: In Calibre, go to Preferences -> Plugins.
3. Load Plugin from file: Click on Load plugin from file and select the anx-reader-calibre-plugin.zip file.
4. Restart Calibre: Restart Calibre for the plugin to take effect.
5. Configure Device Path: After restarting, go to Preferences -> Plugins -> Device Plugins -> ANX Virtual Device -> Customize plugin. Set the base directory where your database7.db and data folders (containing file and cover sub-folders) are located. This is typically your ANX Reader's ebook library root on your NAS/server.

Usage

Once configured, the ANX Virtual Device will appear in Calibre's device list when connected.

• Add Books: Use Calibre's "Send to Device" function to add books to your ANX Reader library. The plugin will handle copying the ebook file and its cover, and updating the ANX database.
• Delete Books: Select books on the device view in Calibre and use the "Remove from Device" function. The plugin will delete the files and update the database.
• Edit Metadata: Edit book metadata (title, author, and custom columns mapped to ANX DB fields) directly in Calibre's device view. Changes will be synchronized back to the ANX database.
• Browse Device Files: Use ebook-device ls / command line tool to list files on the virtual device.

Troubleshooting

• Device Not Detected: Ensure the configured device path in the plugin settings is correct and accessible. Verify that database7.db, data/file, and data/cover exist within this path.
• Errors During Operations: Check Calibre's debug log (Preferences -> Advanced -> Show debug log) for detailed error messages.

For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting, please refer to the 简体中文 version.