libmobi ☆

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Description:
C library for handling Kindle (MOBI) formats of ebook documents

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: library ebook kindle mobi c-library

Install: brew install libmobi

About:
Libmobi is an open-source C library designed for parsing and manipulating MOBI ebook formats, including the older PalmDOC and newer KF8 variants used by Kindle devices. It provides developers with robust tools to read metadata, extract text and resources, and write MOBI files programmatically. The library aims for strict conformance and portability, making it a foundational component for ebook management applications.

Key Features:

Support for both legacy MOBI and KF8 formats
Ability to read and write MOBI files
Extracts text, metadata, and embedded resources
C-based for high performance and portability

Use Cases:

Building ebook conversion tools
Developing library management software for Kindle books
Extracting text and data from MOBI files for analysis

Alternatives:

Calibre – Calibre is a full-featured GUI application that includes conversion capabilities, whereas Libmobi is a lightweight library intended for integration into other software.
KindleUnpack – KindleUnpack is a Python script focused on unpacking KF8 files, while Libmobi offers a broader C API for both reading and writing various MOBI structures.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2024 2:35pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	233929d5