New Plugin Type Idea: Library Plugin

cgranade · 09-15-2010, 10:50 AM

Currently, Calibre recognizes both the Calibre library and any mounted devices, but it would be wonderful if we could write plugins that would let Calibre recognize external libraries from which ebooks can be transferred. As a particular example, I'd love to write a plugin that lets Calibre talk to Zotero, so that I can easily pull PDFs of scientific papers onto my Kindle in a way that metadata can be easily provided to the Kindle. I don't know if this has been suggested before, as I am new here and all, so I apologize if I'm reflogging a dead horse.

desertgrandma · 09-15-2010, 10:52 AM

Welcome to MobileRead, cgranade

Manichean · 09-15-2010, 12:14 PM

I think I read about there being some long-term plans for at least something similar, but I don't remember the details. Maybe some developer can shed some light here?

kovidgoyal · 09-15-2010, 01:11 PM

Its on the todo list, if you want to speed up its implementation, roll up your sleeves

09-15-2010, 10:50 AM	#1
cgranade Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle DX (3rd Generation)	New Plugin Type Idea: Library Plugin Currently, Calibre recognizes both the Calibre library and any mounted devices, but it would be wonderful if we could write plugins that would let Calibre recognize external libraries from which ebooks can be transferred. As a particular example, I'd love to write a plugin that lets Calibre talk to Zotero, so that I can easily pull PDFs of scientific papers onto my Kindle in a way that metadata can be easily provided to the Kindle. I don't know if this has been suggested before, as I am new here and all, so I apologize if I'm reflogging a dead horse.

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09-15-2010, 10:52 AM	#2
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, cgranade

09-15-2010, 12:14 PM	#3
Manichean Wizard Posts: 3,130 Karma: 91256 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Device: Cybook Gen3	I think I read about there being some long-term plans for at least something similar, but I don't remember the details. Maybe some developer can shed some light here?

09-15-2010, 01:11 PM	#4
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 44,516 Karma: 24495784 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Its on the todo list, if you want to speed up its implementation, roll up your sleeves

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