Libation

Libation is an application designed to manage Audible audiobooks. It offers tools to download, organize, and liberate audiobooks from Audible accounts. The application focuses on providing control over acquired audio files.

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• Download audiobooks. Libation allows downloading audiobooks directly from the Audible library. The files are saved in a format compatible with multiple devices. The download includes metadata such as title, author, and cover.
• DRM removal. The application removes digital rights management from downloaded audiobooks. This allows playing the files on any player without restrictions.
• Automatic organization. Audiobooks are organized into folders based on metadata such as author, title, and series. The folder structure can be customized according to user preferences.
• Export to formats. Supports converting files to formats such as MP3, M4B, and others. Conversion preserves the chapters and bookmarks of the original audiobook.
• Library management. Displays a complete list of audiobooks in the Audible account. Includes filters to search for specific titles and check download status.
• Metadata updating. Allows editing and updating information such as title, author, and description. Changes are applied to both local files and the Audible library.
• Quality settings. Options to select audio quality during download. Supports different bit rates based on storage or playback preferences.
• Support for multiple accounts. Allows adding and managing several Audible accounts in a single instance. Each account maintains its own separate library within the application.
• Library backup. Creates backups of downloaded audiobooks. Backups include metadata and organization settings.
• Command line interface. Offers advanced functions via commands. This facilitates task automation such as batch downloads or conversions.
• Status notifications. Provides alerts on download and conversion progress. Notifications can be configured to show specific details.
• Cross-platform support. Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. Compatibility includes recent versions of each operating system.

Libation was initially developed in 2019 by GitHub user mbarnett. The program is written in C# and uses .NET Framework for its operation. The creation of the application arose as a response to Audible's limitations in managing audiobooks outside its platform. Development remains active with regular updates that add features and compatibility improvements.

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