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calibre · v9.16.0

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E-books management software

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brew install --cask calibre
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1

Version History

v9.16.0
9d ago9.15.0→9.16.0
1mo ago9.14.0→9.15.0
1mo ago9.13.0→9.14.0
2mo ago9.12.0→9.13.0
2mo ago9.11.0→9.12.0
3mo ago9.10.0→9.11.0
3mo ago9.9.0→9.10.0
4mo ago9.8.0→9.9.0
5mo ago9.7.0→9.8.0
6mo ago9.6.0→9.7.0

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Review

Mar 10, 2026

Calibre is a comprehensive e-book management application that allows users to organize, convert, and edit e-books. It offers a wide range of features, including metadata management, format conversion, and e-book editing, making it a versatile tool for e-book enthusiasts. Open-source and cross-platform, it benefits users who need robust e-book management capabilities.

Calibre is an open-source application for managing, converting, and editing e-books.

Maturity: The project is highly mature with active development, a large user base, and strong community support.

Community: Community sentiment is predominantly positive, with users appreciating its extensive features and open-source nature. Some concerns have been raised regarding its installation instructions and complexity for new users.

Pros

  • + Extensive features for e-book management and conversion
  • + Open-source and cross-platform support
  • + Large, active community and ongoing development

Cons

  • - Complex interface may be overwhelming for beginners
  • - Installation instructions have raised security concerns
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