Unearthed Local
A privacy-first desktop app that syncs your Kindle and KOReader highlights into Obsidian, with a built-in RSS feed reader for importing and annotating articles. Runs entirely on your machine.
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All data stored locally in SQLite. No cloud account required.
RSS Reader
Subscribe to RSS feeds, import any web page, read articles in-app, and annotate them with color-coded highlights and notes.
Secure by Design
Industry-standard security: sandboxed code execution, and no unauthorised access.
Device Sync
Built-in API server for KOReader allowing for wireless syncing.
Cmd+K Search
Powerful search to quickly find and navigate to specific quotes or notes.
Read It Later
Bookmark articles to read later. Filter your feed to show only saved articles with a single shortcut.
Keyboard Shortcuts
55+ shortcuts for fast navigation, article actions, and more — all fully customisable. Includes system-wide shortcuts for quick URL import and RSS feed access.
Documentation
Installation
Download and set up Unearthed Local on Windows, macOS, or Linux
Features
Kindle sync, Obsidian export, KOReader integration, and more
Troubleshooting
Common issues, error codes, and platform-specific fixes
Quick Start
- 1Install the app for your platform
- 2Open Settings and configure your Obsidian vault path
- 3Click Establish Kindle Connection and log into Amazon
- 4Click Refresh Kindle Books to import all your highlights
- 5Your highlights appear in your configured location as Markdown files. Explore the RSS Feeds tab to subscribe to feeds and import articles.
Data Safety
Read-only sources: Your Kindle, KOReader, and RSS feed data are never modified by Unearthed—they are used as sources only.
Modified by Unearthed: The local Unearthed database and your Obsidian vault will be modified during syncing and export.
Built with modern desktop and web technologies.