Introduction

This is a simple ruby script to convert kindle clippings / notes / highlights to plain text (or viki markup).

For now, only Kindle version 2 (e.g. Kindle DX) clipping files are supported (i.e. tested). I have no idea if the script works for other versions.

Example usage:

kindle_clippings.rb --dir ~/MyClips /media/kindle/My\\ Clippings.txt

Installation

Copy or symlink kindle_clippings.rb to a directory in $PATH.

Configuration

The script can be configured via YAML files that is searched in:

• /etc/kindle_clippings.yml
• $HOME/.kindle_clippings.yml
• $HOME/.kindle_clippings_$HOSTNAME.yml
• Windows: %USERPROFILE%/kindle_clippings.yml

Example configuration file:

--- 
format: viki
outdir: /home/tom/Wiki/KindleNotes
myclippings: /home/tom/sync/Kindle/My Clippings.txt

An initial configuration file can be created with the following command:

kindle_clippings.rb --print-config > ~/.kindle_clippings.yml

Requirements

• Ruby 1.8