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Description:
Bash script to download mp3s from the OverDrive audiobook service

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: overdrive audiobook downloader cli bash

Install: brew install overdrive

About:
Overdrive is a command-line utility that downloads audiobooks from the OverDrive service by parsing the proprietary .odm file format. It extracts the underlying media URLs to download individual MP3 files and reconstruct the audiobook structure. This tool bypasses the OverDrive app to provide direct file access for personal backup and offline listening.

Key Features:

Parses OverDrive .odm files to retrieve download links
Downloads and organizes audiobook chapters as MP3s
Simple Bash script with minimal dependencies
Command-line interface for automation and scripting

Use Cases:

Backing up purchased or borrowed audiobooks for personal use
Listening to audiobooks on devices that do not support the OverDrive app
Batch downloading audiobooks via scripts

Alternatives:

OpenAudible – GUI-based application that manages and converts audiobooks from multiple sources, including OverDrive.
Libation – Open-source tool specifically for Audible, but similar in concept for downloading and managing audiobook files.

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