KoboNotesBinder

KoboNotesBinder exports your Kobo book highlights bound inside the book. In other words, you get a copy of the book with your markings in it.

This is an early version and most likely there cases that it doesn't support. If you found issues or have ideas please raise them here.

The tool never changes files on the device, so it is safe to use it.

$ gem install kobo_notes_binder

1. Plug-in Kobo device
2. Run command kobo_notes_binder in terminal and follow instructions
3. Find book on your Desktop

> kobo_notes_binder -h
Usage: kobo_notes_binder [options]
    -k, --kobo=PATH                  Path to kobo device. Default: /Volumes/KOBOeReader
    -o, --output=PATH                Output folder. Default: ~/Desktop
    -p, --open                       Open file at the end
    -a, --application=NAME           Application name to open epub
    -d, --debug                      Enable debug mode
    -v, --[no-]verbose               Run verbosely

Supported:

• Export embedded book highlights

Not tested:

• Ruby version <2.6
• Non-DRM books purchased in Kobo store

Not supported:

• Export of written annotations
• Export of page bookmarks
• Color customisation
• DRM books

After checking out the repo, run bin/setup to install dependencies. Then, run rake spec to run the tests. You can also run bin/console for an interactive prompt that will allow you to experiment.

To install this gem onto your local machine, run bundle exec rake install. To release a new version, update the version number in version.rb, and then run bundle exec rake release, which will create a git tag for the version, push git commits and the created tag, and push the .gem file to rubygems.org.

Bug reports and pull requests are welcome on GitHub at https://github.com/antulik/kobo_notes_binder. This project is intended to be a safe, welcoming space for collaboration, and contributors are expected to adhere to the code of conduct.

The gem is available as open source under the terms of the MIT License.

Everyone interacting in the KoboNotesBinder project's codebases, issue trackers, chat rooms and mailing lists is expected to follow the code of conduct.