calibre
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Description:
E-books management software
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 6.11.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @calibre_ebook  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: ebooks library conversion productivity metadata
Install: brew install --cask calibre
About:
Calibre is a comprehensive e-book management suite that allows users to organize, convert, and edit digital books. It supports a wide range of input and output formats, enabling seamless library migration and device synchronization. The software also includes built-in e-book viewer and content server capabilities for remote access.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform e-book library management
  • Format conversion (supports dozens of formats)
  • Metadata editing and automatic fetching
  • Built-in e-book viewer and editor
  • Content server for remote library access
Use Cases:
  • Organizing large personal e-book collections
  • Converting e-books for compatibility with specific e-readers
  • Editing e-book metadata and content
  • Hosting a personal cloud library for access from mobile devices
Alternatives:
  • Kindle – Amazon's ecosystem is device-specific and cloud-managed, whereas Calibre is format-agnostic and runs locally.
  • Adobe Digital Editions – Adobe DE is primarily a reader with DRM support, while Calibre offers broader library management and conversion tools.
Version History
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Jan 30, 2026 4:18am 6.11.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 62f5a9e7
Sep 5, 2025 12:51am 3.48.0 0 VERSION_BUMP a85daceb
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Jul 31, 2024 7:07am 3.48.0 0 VERSION_BUMP f3f15b7a
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