getxbook ☆
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Description:
Tools to download ebooks from various sources
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: ebook downloader cli utility kindle
Install: brew install getxbook
About:
Getxbook is a suite of command-line tools designed to download ebooks from major online retailers and services. It supports platforms like Amazon Kindle, Google Books, and Barnes & Noble, providing a way to acquire content for offline reading. The tools are written in C, emphasizing speed, minimal dependencies, and scriptability.
Key Features:
  • CLI-based for automation and scripting
  • Supports Amazon, Google Books, and Barnes & Noble
  • Lightweight with minimal dependencies
  • Written in C for high performance
Use Cases:
  • Downloading purchased ebooks for offline access
  • Archiving personal digital book libraries
  • Integrating ebook acquisition into automated workflows
Alternatives:
  • calibre – Calibre is a full-featured GUI e-book manager, whereas Getxbook is a lightweight CLI tool focused solely on downloading.
  • gallery-dl – Gallery-dl is a general-purpose media downloader, while Getxbook is specifically optimized for ebook platforms.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 22, 2026 11:03pm 0 REVISION_ONLY 3a6f0516
Sep 11, 2025 12:38pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 4c8bbf53
Sep 13, 2024 8:37am 1 VERSION_BUMP 3a612734
Nov 30, 2022 3:06pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 1fdc0750
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