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Old 08-26-2024, 03:33 PM   #1
Fidelis1970
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How? Delete db entries without actual book file

Hello,

How can I automatically delete all Calibre db entries for which I have metadata, a cover but no actual book file?

Before asking the question here:

(1) I saw this but do not know how to actually do it: Delete empty books -> Search: formats:false -> Select all -> Remove books

(2) I saw what looks like a command line but have no idea how and where to do this: https://gist.github.com/EnigmaCurry/728652

(3) I searched here in this forum but might be using wrong keywords... Can't believe I'm the only one with this issue...

(4) and yes I have read the FAQ before asking here

(5) I even tried working with ChatGPT to build me a Python script (I'm not a programmer) and the resulting script erased all my book folders intead of just book folders without book files

Hence I'm here... Thanks for your help
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