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Tolino notes Importer

juergenbrjuergenbr3k downloads

Import notes from a Tolino E-Reader.

Add to Obsidian
  • Overview
  • Scorecard
  • Updates4
  • Tolino E-Reader
  • USB Cable

Features

  • Imports all notes stored on the Tolino. All notes for the same book are stored in a single Obsidian note
  • Summorts bookmarks, notes and text markings
  • Import notes into a specific folder
  • Add tags to every imported note
  • Version 1.1.0: support for english notes and german/english mixed-language note files

Usage

  • Connect your Tolino to your Mac/PC via USB cable
  • Copy the path to the root of your mounted Tolino (this is the place where you shoud see a notes.txt file). Mac example: /Volumes/tolino, Windows example: W:\
  • Open settings and set
    • local drive where Tolino is mounted
    • the Obsidian vault location where new notes should get imported
    • list of tags you want to apply to imported notes
  • Open the command palette and execute Tolino notes import Plugin: Load Tolino Notes

Known issues

  • (MacOS) Some people reported that their Tolino can not be mounted automatically. Currently there is not support for accessing the notes file via the Android File Transfare tool due to a lack of test hardware. The issue is also mentioned here: https://mytolino.de/faq/ich-habe-probleme-beim-verbinden-des-tolino-ereaders-mit-computer-was-kann-ich-tun/

Current restrictions

  • Only supports Tolinos with language set to German

Additional info

  • Tested on Mac OS and Windows
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Import all notes, bookmarks, and text highlights from a Tolino e‑reader over USB into your vault. Group annotations from each book into a single Markdown note, save them to a chosen folder, and apply tags to imported notes.
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Details
Current version
1.1.1
Last updated
3 years ago
Created
4 years ago
Updates
4 releases
Downloads
3k
Compatible with
Obsidian 1.4.16+
Platforms
Desktop only
License
GPL-3.0
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