Description

The Kindle Vocab plugin helps you turn vocabulary lookups from your Kindle device into structured, interactive notes. By importing the vocab.db file from your Kindle, it generates a vocabulary builder in Markdown format that you can review and update inside your workspace. The plugin supports integration with public dictionary CSV files, such as Webster's or customized Wiktionary exports, so that each word can include definitions and related details. Words can be marked as learned or unlearned using checkboxes, and progress is tracked with statistics like percentage learned. You can also sort entries by timestamp or focus on unlearned words first, making study sessions more effective. A sync function keeps your vocabulary file updated, and all changes are reflected interactively in preview mode.

Kindle Vocab Plugin for Obsidian

Kindle Vocab is an Obsidian plugin that lets you import vocabulary lookups from your Kindle device and convert them into structured, interactive Markdown notes.

Ideal for learners who want to build a personal vocabulary library and review it directly within Obsidian.

Developed by: Bao Truong

Features

Generate Markdown from your Kindle lookups (vocab.db)
Integrate custom dictionary files (CSV format)
Mark words as "Learned/Unlearned" using checkboxes
View statistics such as percentage learned
Sort words by timestamp or prioritize unlearned items

How to Use

1. Upload Your Vocabulary Database

Open the command palette (Ctrl + P) and run:
Upload your vocabulary database
Select your vocab.db file.
You can find this file by connecting your Kindle to your computer via USB and searching for Kindle (E:)/system/vocabulary/vocab.db.

2. Upload a Dictionary File (CSV)

Download a public dictionary file:
- Webster’s Dictionary CSV
- wiktionary.csv (customized)

You may also upload your own dictionary file, provided that it is in CSV format with the structure:
word, information

Run the command:
Upload your dictionary file
Then select your .csv dictionary file.

ℹ️ Amazon dictionaries are DRM-protected and cannot be used. This plugin uses public alternatives like GCIDE and Wiktionary. The wiktionary.csv file is a customized version of data from Wiktionary.

3. Sync and Review Vocabulary

Click the Sync icon in the ribbon (left sidebar), or run the command:
Sync the vocabulary builder to your Obsidian
In the popup modal, click Start Sync
A new file named My Vocabulary Builder.md will be created
Switch to Preview mode (Ctrl + E) to interact with checkboxes, and resync to track your learning progress

Notices when use

You shouldn't change the name of the My Vocabulary Builder.md file, since it will affect the checkbox learned/unlearned function.
Ìf you want to change the folder which is used to store the vocab.db, dictionary.csv, and My Vocabulary Builder.md, you can change it in Settings Tab.

References

Additional Tools

Want to sync vocabulary directly to Anki?
Check out: KindleVocab2Anki

⚠️ Note: This tool may require deDRM, which is legally restricted in some regions.

FAQ

Q: Can I log in with my Amazon account and sync the vocab.db automatically?
A: No. You must manually upload the vocab.db file. Amazon does not provide an API or allow access to this file via account login.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Future developments

Support other languages beside English
Better customized dictionary
Let the user move file, change file name dynamically, not through the settings.

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