Export Metadata

[dpbigwood]

I'd like to export the metadata only from my library. Then view and edit it in a spreadsheet and OpenRefine. Then once complete and accurate import it.

I see a db file in the library. Can I just work with that? Or would making changes there break the file? Is there a way to export the metadata? Perhaps a plugin I'm overlooking?

Thanks

[theducks]

Originally Posted by dpbigwood

I'd like to export the metadata only from my library. Then view and edit it in a spreadsheet and OpenRefine. Then once complete and accurate import it.

I see a db file in the library. Can I just work with that? Or would making changes there break the file? Is there a way to export the metadata? Perhaps a plugin I'm overlooking?

Thanks

Command line interface:
Look at the options for calibredb --list

[Karellen]

There is an easier way.

Right click on the "Convert books" icon and then select "Create catalogue of books".
Note that it creates a catalogue of the currently displayed books in the library, so either filter what you want or show all books.

[dpbigwood]

Thanks. Never thought to look under the options in Convert Books. Thanks Again.

[BetterRed]

Originally Posted by dpbigwood

Thanks. Never thought to look under the options in Convert Books. Thanks Again.

You can add Create Catalog to any menu or toolbar, or give it a keyboard shortcut, or add it to the Favourites Menu.

To update the metadata from the edited CSV you'll need to use the Import List plugin - last time I tried that I had limited success.

BR