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DNSB · 04-20-2023, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by asymon

Hi!

I'm curious is there any way to send e-books from Calibre to kindle device using wi-fi? Just like copy via USB, but... without USB. Of course I'm talking about jailbreaked device that's in the same local network as PC with Calibre.

So... I have jailbraked kindle, succesfully configured openssh server in usbnetwork, set password, installed public ssh key. I can send e-book directly to my kindle using scp. All this can be (and has to be) done without Calibre.

But why bother with command line and not build some interface in Calibre? Like in command:

$ ssh $EbookFileName root@$MyKindleLocalIP:/mnt/us/documents/$SomePath

- I assume that $MyKindleLocalIP is to enter in plugin options and $EbookFileName and $SomePath are just taken from book database, like in USB 'case'.

What do you think? Or maybe it has been done already? The problem I see is one-way communication, ssh have some status messages, though. But we can't "connect" device, and kindle doesn't replay for pings.

There's something in Connect/Share menu "Start wireless device connection", but I'm pretty sure it's designed for something else.

Perhaps you could check out the calibre content server? See Sharing over the net in calibre's preferences. Though this does require you to use the Kindle web browser which is a less than optimal experience. If you do try this, remember to add /mobile to the end of the URL (http://<calibre ip address>:<port number>/mobile i.e. http://172.16.32.104:8090/mobile )

CRussel · 04-21-2023, 12:21 AM

This is one place where Calibre Companion was a great addition. Of course, it only worked in the Amazon Fire, not on Amazon Kindles. But I still use it for just that.

asymon · 04-21-2023, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DNSB

Perhaps you could check out the calibre content server?

I'm using it sometimes, much less since I changed my Internet provider and access from "outside" is limited. When afk, I mostly use Mega cloud now, despite Kovid's suggestions.

This could really be useful, as browsing Calibre library is faster on my PC. Significantly faster. And sending file via scp takes 2-3 seconds, et voilà, book appears on the screen.

Quote:

Though this does require you to use the Kindle web browser which is a less than optimal experience.

Exactly

theducks · 04-21-2023, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asymon

I'm using it sometimes, much less since I changed my Internet provider and access from "outside" is limited. When afk, I mostly use Mega cloud now, despite Kovid's suggestions.

This could really be useful, as browsing Calibre library is faster on my PC. Significantly faster. And sending file via scp takes 2-3 seconds, et voilà, book appears on the screen.

Exactly

The restriction is for the Main (GUI) Library being used ON a cloud drive.
There is no reason that a COPY could not be in the cloud as long as it does not interact with the PC copy.

CRussel · 04-21-2023, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

The restriction is for the Main (GUI) Library being used ON a cloud drive.
There is no reason that a COPY could not be in the cloud as long as it does not interact with the PC copy.

This is what I've done -- I keep a copy on my OneDrive account, but work locally. And then run a robocopy script to update the OneDrive account periodically.

Comfy.n · 04-23-2023, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Comfy.n

How about a plugin that places a button on Calibre toolbar, which will toggle on/off the "Use internal viewer" behaviour setting.

Use case, for instance, is when frequently alternating between FTS module -- in which is desirable to have internal viewer ON -- and Main Calibre Program, in which is desirable to have default system programs open EPUB, AZW3, CBR and MOBI formats.

Welp. I just tried ChatGPT, as I have already had good luck with it for Excel Macros, but it created a plugin that does absolutely nothing

File is attached, if someone ever cares to make this work, maybe on a rainy day...

@BR - not quite the same

edit: i'm aware that the path to icon.png is incorrect in this package

Pachuqismo · 04-27-2023, 06:55 PM

Any chance of getting a chatbot for Calibre?

It's fair to say, I don't know the least of AI, but instead of the present crowd of me-too chatbots that are based on the Large Language Model (LLM), what I have in mind is to be able to train an AI on - for instance - a technical library and then have a conversational search to generate, for instance:

1. Which books may be a good source for a defined subject
2. An outline of possible solutions to a stated problem or issue

The first point would be based on the library contents and not just defined tags. In both examples references to specific books used should be listed.

I have thousands of books in my library and enough technical literature to put together old-style research on topics I'm trained in. However, a chatbot would surely be a valuable addition.

I wouldn't be expecting GPT 4 responses but - obviously - something directly linked (i.e. limited) to the data sources I have available.

Imagine a Calibre chatbot plugin - that would be something...

Cheers!

ownedbycats · 04-27-2023, 07:07 PM

please, no.

BetterRed · 04-27-2023, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pachuqismo

Any chance of getting a chatbot for Calibre?

It's fair to say, I don't know the least of AI

Moderator Notice
If you read the stickies at the top of the Development subforum you'll learn why a human merged the thread you posted there into this one

BR

Scott_R · 05-05-2023, 07:24 PM

I'm attempting to add metadata for some fiction published in the 1970s and 80s using the default sources (Amazon and Google Books). But it keeps finding newer reissues of those books--giving post-2000-era covers and publication dates. Not always, but often enough.
Are there any plugins that can more reliably retrieve the original info--covers, now-defunct publishers (or changed names), dates?

ownedbycats · 05-05-2023, 07:45 PM

Removing the title and author and searching only by ISBN often works. Not so much on pre-ISBN books though.

I've also had luck with the Goodreads plugin and the identifier for the specific edition, though it's possible the new site designs messed it up. Find the URL for it (you need to do this manually; note the 'editions' is kinda hidden on the page) and use the paste button on Ids column.

Example:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76620 (main one)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/901687 (the specific edition I have)

Bradles · 05-23-2023, 11:26 PM

Would anyone be interested in a plugin that uses an AI to generate a short book summary (and/or a summary of the critical response) for the selected book?

I've already created the plugin (for my own amusement and edification), but I don't really see a wider use case for it... aside from novelty value.

It seems to do a reasonable job at generating content in languages other than English... including Klingon!

Just to be clear, the plugin doesn't summarize the text of the book; it asks the AI for a summary. If the AI doesn't know about the book - no summary.

(The cost of sending a whole book's worth of data to be summarized would be prohibitive even for my own personal use.)

retval · 05-24-2023, 12:47 AM

Hi, I find very useful an add-on that makes summaries. Many of us use Calibre as a library manager where we order books and academic articles.
Such an add-on would be very handy with academic articles.
With books it would be great to be able to determine the range of pages or chapters to summarize or the whole book. The AIs that do this are almost all paid or have many limitations.
Another use is to be able to ask questions about the text as is done with Perplexity AI.
At a higher level you could do summaries or questions from various books or selected articles. Something similar to what is done with the full text search that was recently implemented in Calibre.
I think it would be advisable to integrate the add-on into Calibre's book viewer to be able to read epubs. That would be useful since also in the viewer you can take notes.

Bradles · 05-24-2023, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retval

Hi, I find very useful an add-on that makes summaries. Many of us use Calibre as a library manager where we order books and academic articles.

Hi retval. See above update to my post.

retval · 05-24-2023, 04:16 PM

Greetings, I understand that it should not involve an economic cost.
Each user installing the add-on should open an account in OpenAI or other AI tool. Then you should generate an API and install it in the add-on to make it work. The plugin would be just the bridge between Calibre and chatGPT.
This is how the chatgpt add-on for Obsidian that does summaries and questions for articles works.
In the case of books or long pdfs the user would see if he pays for a more complete API.
It's not what we dream of, but it would be a big step.

04-27-2023, 06:55 PM	#1732
Pachuqismo Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: SM-T820, Galaxy S7	Chatbot Calibre Any chance of getting a chatbot for Calibre? It's fair to say, I don't know the least of AI, but instead of the present crowd of me-too chatbots that are based on the Large Language Model (LLM), what I have in mind is to be able to train an AI on - for instance - a technical library and then have a conversational search to generate, for instance: 1. Which books may be a good source for a defined subject 2. An outline of possible solutions to a stated problem or issue The first point would be based on the library contents and not just defined tags. In both examples references to specific books used should be listed. I have thousands of books in my library and enough technical literature to put together old-style research on topics I'm trained in. However, a chatbot would surely be a valuable addition. I wouldn't be expecting GPT 4 responses but - obviously - something directly linked (i.e. limited) to the data sources I have available. Imagine a Calibre chatbot plugin - that would be something... Cheers!

05-05-2023, 07:24 PM	#1735
Scott_R Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2016 Device: Kindle Voyage	Q: suggestion for a plugin to download metadata for older editions I'm attempting to add metadata for some fiction published in the 1970s and 80s using the default sources (Amazon and Google Books). But it keeps finding newer reissues of those books--giving post-2000-era covers and publication dates. Not always, but often enough. Are there any plugins that can more reliably retrieve the original info--covers, now-defunct publishers (or changed names), dates?

05-05-2023, 07:45 PM	#1736
ownedbycats Custom User Title Posts: 11,018 Karma: 75555555 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra H2O, formerly Aura HD	Removing the title and author and searching only by ISBN often works. Not so much on pre-ISBN books though. I've also had luck with the Goodreads plugin and the identifier for the specific edition, though it's possible the new site designs messed it up. Find the URL for it (you need to do this manually; note the 'editions' is kinda hidden on the page) and use the paste button on Ids column. Example: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76620 (main one) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/901687 (the specific edition I have) Last edited by ownedbycats; 05-05-2023 at 07:53 PM.

05-23-2023, 11:26 PM	#1737
Bradles Zealot Posts: 112 Karma: 35586 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Perth, Western Australia Device: Apple Books & Kobo Libra H20	Use a Large Language Model AI to Generate Book Summary Would anyone be interested in a plugin that uses an AI to generate a short book summary (and/or a summary of the critical response) for the selected book? I've already created the plugin (for my own amusement and edification), but I don't really see a wider use case for it... aside from novelty value. It seems to do a reasonable job at generating content in languages other than English... including Klingon! Just to be clear, the plugin doesn't summarize the text of the book; it asks the AI for a summary. If the AI doesn't know about the book - no summary. (The cost of sending a whole book's worth of data to be summarized would be prohibitive even for my own personal use.) Last edited by Bradles; 05-24-2023 at 01:23 AM. Reason: Explain functionality in more detail

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04-21-2023, 12:21 AM	#1727
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,296 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	This is one place where Calibre Companion was a great addition. Of course, it only worked in the Amazon Fire, not on Amazon Kindles. But I still use it for just that.

04-27-2023, 07:07 PM	#1733
ownedbycats Custom User Title Posts: 11,018 Karma: 75555555 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra H2O, formerly Aura HD	please, no.

05-24-2023, 12:47 AM	#1738
retval Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: none	Hi, I find very useful an add-on that makes summaries. Many of us use Calibre as a library manager where we order books and academic articles. Such an add-on would be very handy with academic articles. With books it would be great to be able to determine the range of pages or chapters to summarize or the whole book. The AIs that do this are almost all paid or have many limitations. Another use is to be able to ask questions about the text as is done with Perplexity AI. At a higher level you could do summaries or questions from various books or selected articles. Something similar to what is done with the full text search that was recently implemented in Calibre. I think it would be advisable to integrate the add-on into Calibre's book viewer to be able to read epubs. That would be useful since also in the viewer you can take notes.

05-24-2023, 04:16 PM	#1740
retval Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: none	Greetings, I understand that it should not involve an economic cost. Each user installing the add-on should open an account in OpenAI or other AI tool. Then you should generate an API and install it in the add-on to make it work. The plugin would be just the bridge between Calibre and chatGPT. This is how the chatgpt add-on for Obsidian that does summaries and questions for articles works. In the case of books or long pdfs the user would see if he pays for a more complete API. It's not what we dream of, but it would be a big step.