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 11, 2025 12:38pm		1	VERSION_BUMP	4c8bbf53
Sep 13, 2024 8:37am		1	VERSION_BUMP	3a612734