Show HN: Any2Ebook – A local-first, Rust-based alternative to Omnivore
Category: cli-tool
Tags: rust, epub, local-first, browser-extension, ebook-converter
Score: 5.7/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 6, Documentation: 4, Utility: 6)
Any2Ebook is a local-first, Rust-based tool that converts web content and PDFs into EPUBs via a browser extension and desktop app, aiming to replace the defunct Omnivore. Its interesting value lies in prioritizing data ownership through local processing, with an optional AI-powered PDF conversion feature using external LLMs.
Target audience: backend devs, data engineers
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