DeDRM_tools/CALIBRE_CLI_INSTRUCTIONS.md

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# Using the DeDRM plugin with the Calibre command line interface
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If you prefer the Calibre CLI instead of the GUI, follow this guide to
install and use the DeDRM plugin.
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This guide assumes you are on Linux, but it may very well work on other
platforms.
## Step-by-step Tutorial
#### Install Calibre
- Follow [Calibre's installation instructions](https://calibre-ebook.com/download_linux)
#### Install plugins
- Download the DeDRM `.zip` archive from DeDRM_tools'
[latest release](https://github.com/apprenticeharper/DeDRM_tools/releases/latest).
Then unzip it.
- Add the DeDRM plugin to Calibre:
```
cd *the unzipped DeDRM_tools folder*
calibre-customize --add DeDRM_calibre_plugin/DeDRM_plugin.zip
```
- Add the Obok plugin:
```
calibre-customize --add Obok_calibre_plugin/obok_plugin.zip
```
#### Enter your keys
- Figure out what format DeDRM wants your key in by looking in
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[the code that handles that](dedrm_src/prefs.py).
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- For Kindle eInk devices, DeDRM expects you to put a list of serial
numbers in the `serials` field: `"serials": ["012345689abcdef"]` or
`"serials": ["1111111111111111", "2222222222222222"]`.
- Now add your keys to `$CALIBRE_CONFIG_DIRECTORY/plugins/dedrm.json`.
#### Import your books
- Make a library folder
```
mkdir library
```
- Add your book(s) with this command:
```
calibredb add /path/to/book.format --with-library=library
```
The DRM should be removed from your book, which you can find in the `library`
folder.