BirdNET-Pi2Go is a data migration tool designed to facilitate the conversion of BirdNET-Pi database contents and audio files to the BirdNET-Go data model.
21
stars
51
commits
Go
primary language
Jul 29, 2026
updated
[!WARNING] This project is deprecated and should no longer be used.
BirdNET-Go now includes built-in BirdNET-Pi import functionality. You can import your BirdNET-Pi database and audio files directly from the BirdNET-Go web interface by navigating to System > Import/Export.
BirdNET-Pi2Go is a data migration tool designed to facilitate the conversion of BirdNET-Pi database contents and audio files to the BirdNET-Go data model. This utility ensures seamless transition between the two systems while maintaining your valuable bird detection data.
To build BirdNET-Pi2Go from source:
git clone https://github.com/tphakala/birdnet-pi2go.git
cd birdnet-pi2go
go build
After building, run BirdNET-Pi2Go with various flags to customize your migration:
./birdnet-pi2go -source-db <path_to_birdnet_pi_db> -target-db <path_to_birdnet_go_db> -source-dir <path_to_birdnet_pi_audio_files> -target-dir <path_to_birdnet_go_audio_files> -operation <copy|move> -skip-audio-transfer <true|false>
| Flag | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
-source-db | Path to BirdNET-Pi SQLite database | birds.db |
-target-db | Path to BirdNET-Go SQLite database (will be created) | birdnet.db |
-source-dir | Path to BirdNET-Pi BirdSongs directory | (required for file transfer) |
-target-dir | Path to BirdNET-Go clips directory | clips |
-operation | File transfer mode: copy or move | copy |
-skip-audio-transfer | Skip audio file transfer (true or false) | false |
⚠️ Note: Target database should not exist - it will be created during migration.
./birdnet-pi2go -source-db birds.db -target-db birdnet.db -source-dir ~/birdnetpi/BirdSongs -target-dir clips -operation copy
./birdnet-pi2go -source-db birds.db -target-db birdnet.db -skip-audio-transfer true
./birdnet-pi2go -source-db birds.db -target-db birdnet.db -source-dir ~/birdnetpi/BirdSongs -target-dir clips -operation move
./birdnet-pi2go -source-db birds.db -target-db birdnet.db -operation merge
BirdNET-Pi2Go carefully preserves your detection data while converting between formats:
This tool is provided 'AS IS', without warranty of any kind. Please ensure you have backed up your data before using this tool. The developers are not responsible for any loss of data.
MIT
Go
99.0%
BirdNET-Pi2Go is a data migration tool designed to facilitate the conversion of BirdNET-Pi database contents and audio files to the BirdNET-Go data model.
21
stars
51
commits
Go
primary language
Jul 29, 2026
updated
[!WARNING] This project is deprecated and should no longer be used.
BirdNET-Go now includes built-in BirdNET-Pi import functionality. You can import your BirdNET-Pi database and audio files directly from the BirdNET-Go web interface by navigating to System > Import/Export.
BirdNET-Pi2Go is a data migration tool designed to facilitate the conversion of BirdNET-Pi database contents and audio files to the BirdNET-Go data model. This utility ensures seamless transition between the two systems while maintaining your valuable bird detection data.
To build BirdNET-Pi2Go from source:
git clone https://github.com/tphakala/birdnet-pi2go.git
cd birdnet-pi2go
go build
After building, run BirdNET-Pi2Go with various flags to customize your migration:
./birdnet-pi2go -source-db <path_to_birdnet_pi_db> -target-db <path_to_birdnet_go_db> -source-dir <path_to_birdnet_pi_audio_files> -target-dir <path_to_birdnet_go_audio_files> -operation <copy|move> -skip-audio-transfer <true|false>
| Flag | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
-source-db | Path to BirdNET-Pi SQLite database | birds.db |
-target-db | Path to BirdNET-Go SQLite database (will be created) | birdnet.db |
-source-dir | Path to BirdNET-Pi BirdSongs directory | (required for file transfer) |
-target-dir | Path to BirdNET-Go clips directory | clips |
-operation | File transfer mode: copy or move | copy |
-skip-audio-transfer | Skip audio file transfer (true or false) | false |
⚠️ Note: Target database should not exist - it will be created during migration.
./birdnet-pi2go -source-db birds.db -target-db birdnet.db -source-dir ~/birdnetpi/BirdSongs -target-dir clips -operation copy
./birdnet-pi2go -source-db birds.db -target-db birdnet.db -skip-audio-transfer true
./birdnet-pi2go -source-db birds.db -target-db birdnet.db -source-dir ~/birdnetpi/BirdSongs -target-dir clips -operation move
./birdnet-pi2go -source-db birds.db -target-db birdnet.db -operation merge
BirdNET-Pi2Go carefully preserves your detection data while converting between formats:
This tool is provided 'AS IS', without warranty of any kind. Please ensure you have backed up your data before using this tool. The developers are not responsible for any loss of data.
MIT
Go
99.0%