Unearthed Local

Kindle/KOReader → Obsidian

Yes this is different to unearthed.app

🔒 Complete Privacy

A desktop app that runs entirely on your computer. Your highlights and reading data never leave your machine—no cloud servers, no external connections.

⚙️ Set It & Forget It

Auto-sync runs in the background. Once configured, you never need to open the app again—your highlights just appear in Obsidian.

📚 Manage Your Library

Browse and organise your synced books directly in the app. Search highlights, view stats, and keep your reading life organised.

✨ Daily Reflections

Get a daily reflection from your highlights added to your Obsidian daily note, or read it directly in the app to start your day.

📊 Export Your Data

Exports as markdown files for Obsidian, or as CSV files for backup and use in other tools. Choose which books to include or ignore—complete control over your data.

Unearthed Local App Screenshot

100% local. Your data stays on your computer and is never sent anywhere. No cloud servers, no tracking, no subscriptions.

Full Local Control.

Unearthed Local syncs your Kindle books and highlights directly to your computer. No cloud. No middleman. No monthly bill. Perfect for Obsidian.

You don't need a special Obsidian plugin.

You don't need to plug in a device.

You'll even get a Daily Reflection added to your Obsidian daily note.

Take back your gathered thoughts and store them where you want them.

BTW this also works with KOReader, so get all your notes and highlights in one place!

No Subscriptions.

Buy once. Keep forever. You will get free updates for whatever version that you purchase. EG. If you buy version 1.0.6, you can download every update up to 1.9.9 for free.

Cross-Platform.

Unearthed Local works on Windows, macOS, and Linux (soon). One-time purchase across all platforms. Download and run on whatever system you prefer.

Simple Setup.

  • Connect Kindle (and/or KOReader) to the app (no Amazon credentials stored or viewed) - note you do not need to plug in a device to your computer
  • Tell Unearthed where your vault is
  • Let the auto sync keep your library up to date
  • Done - You can let it run in the background if you'd like - You don't even need to open the app after that!

Own Your Reading Life

No subscriptions. No lock-in.