Libby Book Monitor
Community64/100Track book availability on Libby/OverDrive libraries. Search library catalogues, manage a watchlist, and get notified when books are added to your library's collection.
Trust score 64/100 (Community) · 6+ installs · MIT license
The Problem
Readers who use public library digital lending services like Libby often miss out on books because they don't know when titles become available. Manually checking library catalogues is tedious, especially across multiple libraries. There's no built-in way to track when a specific book gets added to your library's digital collection.
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- 1. Click "Download ZIP" to download the skill files.
- 2. Open Claude Desktop and go to Customize > Skills.
- 3. Click "+" and select "Upload a skill", then upload the ZIP file.
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When to Apply
- When you want to know if a specific book is available on Libby/OverDrive
- When you want to track multiple books and get notified when they become available
- When you manage reading lists for family members using separate profiles
- When you want to automate daily library catalogue checks via cron
- When you need to search across different library systems (Tel Aviv, NYPL, etc.)
Try These Prompts
Search for a Book
Search the Tel Aviv library catalogue for "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir and tell me if it's available.
Set Up a Watchlist
Add these books to my Libby watchlist: "Dune" by Frank Herbert, "1984" by George Orwell, and "Sapiens" by Yuval Noah Harari. Then show me the full list.
Daily Check for New Books
Check my Libby watchlist and let me know if any new books have been added to the library since the last check.
Manage Family Profiles
Create a Libby watchlist profile for my daughter called "dana" and add "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" to her list. Then check if it's available.
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