sebsync 1.0.2

Description:

sebsync 1.0.2

sebsync
sebsync is a simple script to synchronize the Standard Ebooks
catalog with your local EPUB collection.
How it works
The script reads the Standard Ebooks OPDS feed and
reconciles the ebooks in their catalog against the EPUBs in your local filesystem,
downloading new ones or updating existing ones as necessary.
If a new ebook is detected in the catalog, then it will be downloaded into your downloads
directory. If an updated version of a book is detected in the catalog that is already in your
local filesystem, then the updated version will be downloaded and stored in the existing local
file.
The script also detects extraneous local ebooks (local ebooks not found in the Standard
Ebooks catalog). This can can occur when Standard Ebooks changes the identifier of a previously
published ebook. It's a rare occurrence, and it's generally safe to delete such files.
Requirements
This script uses Standard Ebooks' OPDS feed to access metadata on all books their catalog. In
order to do so, you need to be a member of the Standard Ebooks
Patrons Circle (or have previously produced
an ebook for Standard Ebooks). If you're not already a Standard Ebooks patron, please consider
becoming one. It's a tremendously valuable project, deserving of your support.
Installation
pipx install sebsync

Example usage
sebsync --email [email protected] --books /home/user/MyBooks --downloads /home/user/MyBooks/Downloads

Questions and answers
Q1. Why use a separate downloads directory for new ebooks?
A1. This is a feature for those who want to easily recognize new ebooks, and to manually
rename and/or categorize them within their library. If this feature is not useful for you,
simply set --downloads to be the same directory as --books.
Q2. What is pipx?
A2. pipx is a utility that allows Python packages like sebsync to
be installed in an isolated environment. This makes it really easy to install and run such
scripts without interfering with other Python package installations.
Q3. Does this script support Kindle books?
A3. Not presently. A cursory analysis of the Standard Ebooks AZW3 structure suggests that there
currently isn't a reliable method to reconcile Kindle ebooks with the OPDS feed catalog. If
this feature is important to you, please let us know by voting for
this issue in GitHub.