app
Booksearch – fast TUI search for book collections
A very basic TUI tool for searching local book collections, but its core functionality (how to manage and index collections) is undocumented, making it impractical to use.
3.4Overall
Utility3
Onboarding3
Craft4
Niche fit4
Longevity3
Five dimensions scored independently; overall is a weighted average. Scores are only comparable within this same rubric.
Good for
Suitable for terminal-centric power users who enjoy tinkering and are willing to figure out how to integrate their book collections without clear documentation.
Not for
Not suitable for anyone looking for an out-of-the-box, fully functional book management or search solution; the lack of documentation is a major drawback.
Project description
github.com
Alternatives
CalibreGoodreadsripgrep (for text files)