john-okeefe 9467bdb2bd fix(sync): link fresh books via read-only SHA-256 resolve before first pull
Downloading a book from OPDS and opening it for the first time left the
plugin without a cached bookhoard UUID, so it bootstrapped the book's
identity by pushing once. That push carried the device's first-page
position, which the server stored as a real progress update for a book
that could be mid-read from another source — tripping the cross-source
conflict detector and clobbering genuine progress before the first pull
could deliver it. Until the conflict was resolved on the web, the device
could not pull the correct progress at all.

- onReaderReady now always pulls first; a pull no longer delegates to a
  push to learn the book's identity
- new _linkBookThenPull: resolves the UUID with a read-only
  GET /api/sync/koreader/resolve?sha256= call (BookhoardAPI:resolveBook),
  caches it in the document sidecar, then performs the pull — the
  device's position is never transmitted
- the legacy push-bootstrap survives only as a background fallback for
  books the server does not know by hash (404, sideloaded); interactive
  pulls are told to push explicitly instead

Requires the server-side resolve endpoint (bookhoard feat(sync): add
read-only KOReader book resolve endpoint).
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2026-05-29 20:42:10 -04:00

Bookhoard KOReader Plugin

Sync your reading progress, bookmarks, highlights, and notes between KOReader and your Bookhoard server.

Features

  • Reading progress sync — push/pull progress across all your KOReader devices
  • Annotation sync — bookmarks, highlights, and notes
  • In-plugin device registration — no need to type long tokens on an e-ink screen
  • Configurable sync behavior — silent, prompt, or disable for forward/backward progress
  • OPDS catalog helper — quickly set up wireless book browsing/downloading
  • Offline tolerant — syncs when connectivity is available

Requirements

  • KOReader 2024.01 or later
  • A running Bookhoard server accessible from your device (local network or public URL)

Installation

Copy the bookhoard.koplugin/ directory into KOReader's plugin folder on your device:

Kindle:

/mnt/us/koreader/plugins/bookhoard.koplugin/

Kobo:

/.adds/koreader/plugins/bookhoard.koplugin/

PocketBook:

/applications/koreader/plugins/bookhoard.koplugin/

Alternatively, clone this repo directly into the plugins directory:

git clone <repo-url> /path/to/koreader/plugins/bookhoard.koplugin

Restart KOReader after installation.

Setup

1. Configure server URL

Open KOReader → menu (≡) → Tools → Bookhoard syncServer URL

Enter your Bookhoard server address (e.g. http://192.168.1.100:8765).

2. Register your device

Tap Register device in the plugin menu. The plugin will display an approval URL. Open that URL on your phone or computer, log in to Bookhoard, and approve the device. The plugin polls automatically and completes registration within a few seconds of approval.

3. Enable auto sync (optional)

Toggle Automatically keep documents in sync in the plugin menu. This will sync progress on page turns, document close, suspend/resume, and network changes.

Note: On most devices, you should set Network → Action when Wi-Fi is off to turn on for auto sync to work without constant WiFi prompts.

Usage

Reading progress

Progress syncs automatically when auto sync is enabled. You can also manually:

  • Push progress — upload your current position to the server
  • Pull progress — download the latest position from the server
  • Sync now — push and pull in one action

Annotations

Bookmarks, highlights, and notes are synced when you close a document. Enable/disable each type in What to sync in the plugin menu.

OPDS catalog (wireless book delivery)

Tap Setup OPDS catalog in the plugin menu to get your OPDS URL. Add it as an OPDS catalog in KOReader's home screen (+ → OPDS Catalog) to browse and download books wirelessly from your Bookhoard library.

Sync behavior

Configure how the plugin handles progress conflicts:

  • Sync to a newer state — what to do when the server has a later position (silent/prompt/never)
  • Sync to an older state — what to do when the server has an earlier position (silent/prompt/never)

File structure

bookhoard.koplugin/
├── _meta.lua              Plugin metadata
├── main.lua               Plugin logic, events, menu
└── BookhoardAPI.lua       HTTP client for Bookhoard API

How it works

  1. The plugin hooks into KOReader's reader events (page turn, document open/close, suspend/resume)
  2. On push, it collects progress data (percentage, xpointer, page, chapter) and annotations, then sends them to the Bookhoard API
  3. On pull, it fetches the latest progress from the server and navigates to that position
  4. Book matching uses SHA-256 hashing (primary), file path, and title/author — the server handles all conflict resolution

License

Same as Bookhoard.

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