https://github.com/un-pogaz/epub-extended-metadata
Calibre plugin to edit (read and write) a wider range of metadata in ePub
https://github.com/un-pogaz/epub-extended-metadata
calibre calibre-plugin ebook epub metadata plugin
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Calibre plugin to edit (read and write) a wider range of metadata in ePub
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/un-pogaz/epub-extended-metadata
- Owner: un-pogaz
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2022-01-17T18:18:29.000Z (over 4 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-12-26T11:52:40.000Z (7 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-12-27T23:46:56.494Z (7 months ago)
- Topics: calibre, calibre-plugin, ebook, epub, metadata, plugin
- Language: Python
- Homepage: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=345069
- Size: 905 KB
- Stars: 16
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: changelog.md
- License: LICENSE
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# ePub Extended Metadata
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*ePub Extended Metadata* is a plugin whose objective is to allow to read and write a wider range of ePub metadata according to the ePub standard.
* Read and write contributors \ in columns (type names)
* Read and write titles properties in columns (ePub3 only)
Once the different metadata is set, you will be able to import or embed its advanced metadata in your ePub in one click.
It's possible to activate the automatic import/reading of such metadata when adding a book to your library.
It's also possible to activate the automatic writing of them at the same time as the default Calibre Embed action, without having to specifically activate it.
Of course, the other metadata that was not defined in your settings are kept.
**Note:**
1. The setting of "ePub Extended Metadata" are configured by *Library*.
2. "ePub Extended Metadata" came with 2 companion plugin "ePub Extended Metadata {Reader}" and "ePub Extended Metadata {Writer}" that are auto-installed, so do not be surprised to see them appear, it means the plugin has been properly installed.
3. The contributors use custom colums "Comma separated text, like tags", with the option "Contains names" checked to make the value separated by a Ampersand & (like Authors). The titles use custom colums "Long text, not shown in the Tag browser" with the option "Short text, like a title".
4. The plugin support KEPUB files, since their (mostly) just ePub with a other name.
**Credits:**
* The MARC Code associated name and decriptions are extracted from the [Sigil](https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/Sigil) code source (with minor edit)
* Some translation of the MARC Code are also based on the translation made for [Sigil](https://www.transifex.com/zdpo/sigil/dashboard/) (language: FR)
Idea lauch here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344482
**Installation**
Open *Preferences -> Plugins -> Get new plugins* and install the "ePub Extended Metadata" plugin.
You may also download the attached zip file and install the plugin manually, then restart calibre as described in the [Introduction to plugins thread](https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118680")
The plugin works for Calibre 5 and later.
Page: [GitHub](https://github.com/un-pogaz/ePub-Extended-Metadata) | [MobileRead](https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=345069)
Note for those who wish to provide a translation:
I am *French*! Although for obvious reasons, the default language of the plugin is English, keep in mind that already a translation.
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