Functioning Ways to Sync/Mirror a Library?

CleanYourNibs · 04-10-2024, 11:41 PM

I have a NAS set up, and I'd like to be able to put books on there, syncing the library to a given ereader with a button. Ideally it'd be as simple as it is to drag and drop a folder on any desktop OS where many of the files already exist: it gives the choice to replace or skip, and then moves over all the new files.

However, it seems that SSH is deprecated, and I'm unsure if FTP is supposed to be working—I can't get it to work with another FTP server I have access to, and my NAS is currently only running SMB anyway.

I'd be open to trying to do this with Calibre, but I have a specific layout for my folders in KOReader which isn't the one Calibre suggests; I use /Books/Firstname Lastname/[Titles].epub, whereas Calibre seems to use more subfolders and insists on Lastname, Firstname.

With all of that in mind, what are the ways to "sync" books across devices, and which one seems like it'd let me keep the layout and workflow I like? Or is there no way that'd fit my goals, meaning I should stick with using a cable and a computer?

pazos · 04-11-2024, 08:37 AM

Syncthing.

Either manually or using a 3rd party plugin: https://github.com/jasonchoimtt/koreader-syncthing (I didn't test it, but the README suggest the author wouldn't mind some users testing the plugin on different platforms)

CleanYourNibs · 04-17-2024, 08:13 PM

I can now confirm that Syncthing works nicely on KOReader on both Kindles and Kobos (as the developer for that plugin doesn't have a Kindle to test it on). I definitely recommend using the plugin on KOReader instead of trying to install it manually on those devices.

I couldn't figure out how to install plugins on Android based ereaders, but for those I was able to just use the Syncthing Android app.

jospalau · Yesterday, 10:21 AM

I use Rsync as a server in my computer and then scripts that I run via NickelMenu or via custom actions in KOReader profiles. Both thinks have to be implemented. In Android I use a custom app I developed.

Not only books are synced but also Sidecar directories with notes and configurations.

I export every book I add to Calibre to a folder (the folder served by Rsync) and the scripts mirror them one way. What it is added/removed from the server is also added/removed in devices when the scripts are executed.

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04-10-2024, 11:41 PM	#1
CleanYourNibs Member Posts: 14 Karma: 2139382 Join Date: Dec 2022 Device: Kobos, Kindles, Boox, a Nook and a Sony	Functioning Ways to Sync/Mirror a Library? I have a NAS set up, and I'd like to be able to put books on there, syncing the library to a given ereader with a button. Ideally it'd be as simple as it is to drag and drop a folder on any desktop OS where many of the files already exist: it gives the choice to replace or skip, and then moves over all the new files. However, it seems that SSH is deprecated, and I'm unsure if FTP is supposed to be working—I can't get it to work with another FTP server I have access to, and my NAS is currently only running SMB anyway. I'd be open to trying to do this with Calibre, but I have a specific layout for my folders in KOReader which isn't the one Calibre suggests; I use /Books/Firstname Lastname/[Titles].epub, whereas Calibre seems to use more subfolders and insists on Lastname, Firstname. With all of that in mind, what are the ways to "sync" books across devices, and which one seems like it'd let me keep the layout and workflow I like? Or is there no way that'd fit my goals, meaning I should stick with using a cable and a computer?

Yesterday, 10:21 AM	#4
jospalau Groupie Posts: 169 Karma: 1074916 Join Date: Jan 2021 Device: Likebook Ares	I use Rsync as a server in my computer and then scripts that I run via NickelMenu or via custom actions in KOReader profiles. Both thinks have to be implemented. In Android I use a custom app I developed. Not only books are synced but also Sidecar directories with notes and configurations. I export every book I add to Calibre to a folder (the folder served by Rsync) and the scripts mirror them one way. What it is added/removed from the server is also added/removed in devices when the scripts are executed. Sent from my 22081212UG using Tapatalk Last edited by jospalau; Yesterday at 10:26 AM.

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04-11-2024, 08:37 AM	#2
pazos cosiñeiro Posts: 1,271 Karma: 2200049 Join Date: Apr 2014 Device: BQ Cervantes 4	Syncthing. Either manually or using a 3rd party plugin: https://github.com/jasonchoimtt/koreader-syncthing (I didn't test it, but the README suggest the author wouldn't mind some users testing the plugin on different platforms)

04-17-2024, 08:13 PM	#3
CleanYourNibs Member Posts: 14 Karma: 2139382 Join Date: Dec 2022 Device: Kobos, Kindles, Boox, a Nook and a Sony	I can now confirm that Syncthing works nicely on KOReader on both Kindles and Kobos (as the developer for that plugin doesn't have a Kindle to test it on). I definitely recommend using the plugin on KOReader instead of trying to install it manually on those devices. I couldn't figure out how to install plugins on Android based ereaders, but for those I was able to just use the Syncthing Android app.

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