MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - something like Calibre that doesn't change filenames and folders

canpolat · 09-05-2014, 07:37 AM

Hi Havoc,

I'm working on something like you describe. Not being able to use my own folder structure was not an option for me either, so I started hacking something that would scan certain folders and then list the contained books in a simple manner. Since this is a side project, I cannot provide any due dates (and the first platform will be Linux), so don't hold your breath. But I will definitely announce it here when I have something to show.

For the tagging, I thought of actually embedding them in the files themselves instead of just keeping in the database (so that even if you just send the file to someone, that someone will be also able to just add it to their database and see the same tags you do).

Since I'm in the early phases of the project, I would like to hear what other requirements would be beneficial to you (and others, of course). Please feel free to suggest features I cannot promise that I will implement them, but a good idea is rather difficult to resist to

Please also state the platform you are using (Linux, Windows, Mac).

Edit: You may also want to check MikeX7's Book Pouch. It's also under development...

09-05-2014, 07:37 AM	#2
canpolat Connoisseur Posts: 92 Karma: 17950 Join Date: Mar 2013 Device: Xodo	Hi Havoc, I'm working on something like you describe. Not being able to use my own folder structure was not an option for me either, so I started hacking something that would scan certain folders and then list the contained books in a simple manner. Since this is a side project, I cannot provide any due dates (and the first platform will be Linux), so don't hold your breath. But I will definitely announce it here when I have something to show. For the tagging, I thought of actually embedding them in the files themselves instead of just keeping in the database (so that even if you just send the file to someone, that someone will be also able to just add it to their database and see the same tags you do). Since I'm in the early phases of the project, I would like to hear what other requirements would be beneficial to you (and others, of course). Please feel free to suggest features I cannot promise that I will implement them, but a good idea is rather difficult to resist to Please also state the platform you are using (Linux, Windows, Mac). Edit: You may also want to check MikeX7's Book Pouch. It's also under development... Last edited by canpolat; 09-05-2014 at 07:43 AM.