calibre
brew install --cask calibre
v9.9.0
Organize, convert, and manage e-book libraries with support for multiple formats.
Why you might care
Calibre is the most feature-complete open-source e-book manager available. It handles format conversion, metadata editing, library organization, and includes a built-in e-book viewer and content server. Use it if you have a large e-book collection or need batch processing capabilities.
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Links
- https://calibre-ebook.com/
- Brew formula source: Casks/c/calibre.rb
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