Community skill from external contributor. Uses Python stdlib only with no external dependencies. Makes HTTP requests to OverDrive/Libby public API for catalogue queries. No file system writes beyond local watchlist data in ~/.libby-book-monitor/. No elevated permissions required.
Libby Book Monitor
Community68/100The 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.
Author: @alexpolonsky
Track book availability on Libby/OverDrive libraries. Search library catalogues, manage a watchlist, and get notified when books are added to your library's collection.
npx skills-il add alexpolonsky/agent-skill-libby-book-monitorWhen 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.)
Libby/OverDrive Book Monitor
Track book availability on Libby/OverDrive libraries. Search catalogues, manage a watchlist, and get notified when books are added to your library's collection.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by OverDrive/Libby.
Quick Start
# Search a library catalogue
python3 scripts/libby-book-monitor.py search telaviv "Project Hail Mary"
# Add a book to your watchlist
python3 scripts/libby-book-monitor.py watch "Kafka on the Shore" --author "Haruki Murakami"
# Check your watchlist against the API
python3 scripts/libby-book-monitor.py check
# Show your watchlist
python3 scripts/libby-book-monitor.py listCommands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
search <library> <query> |
Search a library catalogue by title/author |
watch <title> |
Add a book to the watchlist |
unwatch <title> |
Remove a book from the watchlist |
list |
Show the watchlist with status |
check |
Check all watchlist books against the API |
Options
| Option | Commands | Description |
|---|---|---|
--profile <name> |
all | Separate watchlist per user |
--author <name> |
watch | Specify book author |
--library <code> |
watch | Library code (default: from config) |
--notify |
check | Only print newly found books (for cron) |
--data-dir <path> |
all | Custom data directory |
Profiles
Use --profile to maintain separate watchlists for different people:
python3 scripts/libby-book-monitor.py --profile jane watch "Dune"
python3 scripts/libby-book-monitor.py --profile bob check --notifyConfiguration
Default library is telaviv Israel Digital. Edit ~/.libby-book-monitor/config.json to change:
{
"default_library": "nypl",
"libraries": {
"nypl": "New York Public Library"
}
}Cron Integration
Run a daily check that only outputs when books are newly found:
python3 scripts/libby-book-monitor.py --profile jane check --notifyNotes
- Works with non-Latin scripts (Hebrew, Arabic, CJK, etc.)
- No external dependencies (Python stdlib only)
- Data stored in
~/.libby-book-monitor/
Best Practices
- Use profiles to separate watchlists for different family members or reading goals
- Set up a cron job with the --notify flag for daily automated checks
- Configure your default library in config.json to avoid typing the library code each time
- Use the --author flag when watching books with common titles to improve matching accuracy
- Check the library code from your library's OverDrive URL (subdomain before .overdrive.com)
Avoid
- Do not use this skill to actually borrow or place holds on books
- Do not rely on it for real-time availability, as API data may be delayed
- Do not use as a replacement for the official Libby app for borrowing
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.
Metadata
GitHub:libby-book-monitor
version:1.0.0
installs:0
views:0
reviews:0 (0.0)
Created:March 9, 2026
Updated:March 11, 2026
Supported Agents
Claude CodeCursorOpenClaw
Tags
libbyoverdriveebookslibrarybook-trackerwatchlist
Security Analysis
68/100
Trust Score
Code Quality72
Permissions85
Data Handling70
Publisher Reputation45
Maintenance55
Documentation65
Pending reviewv13/9/2026
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Risk Factors
Quality Score
64Architecture70
Maintainability72
Content75
Spec Compliance60
Community45
Effectiveness
Skill TypeCapability
Portability Score38
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