LibrinoUser Manual

01

Introduction and installation

Librino is a Windows app that imports bibliographic details from a URL or ISBN and stores them on your PC with reading records and covers. You do not need Notion or an AI service to browse and edit the Library.

Librino supports x64 editions of Windows 10 version 2004 or later and Windows 11. Its interface uses Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime, which is included with Windows 11 and already installed on most Windows 10 devices.

1. Install from the distribution page

   Install Librino from its Microsoft Store page. Use the distribution destination linked by TINMOON rather than an unofficial copy.

2. Open Librino

   Launch Librino from the Start menu. If WebView2 Runtime is missing, a native Windows message appears. Review it and choose Yes to open Microsoft’s free official download page in your default browser.

3. Check the version

   Open Help at the lower left. The current version appears under About Librino. Include this number when contacting support.

A quick noteLibrino never installs WebView2 Runtime without your action. After installing the Runtime, open Librino again.

02

Add your first book

Paste a print-book ISBN or a supported product URL into “URL or ISBN” at the top of the Library. Supported stores are Amazon, Kinokuniya, Rakuten Books, Yodobashi, Barnes & Noble, and Waterstones.

1. Paste a URL or ISBN

   Paste it into the field and select Add. Hyphens in an ISBN are fine. Kindle-only product pages may not contain an ISBN and may not be addable.

2. Review the result

   Retrieved title, author, publisher, publication date, and other details appear on the card. If some details are unavailable, the book stays in the Library so you can edit or refresh it later.

3. Choose whether to search for a cover

   By default, adding a book opens a Google Images search in your browser. To disable this, turn off “Search for a cover image after adding” under Settings → Add books.

A quick noteBefore adding another copy, check whether a book with the same ISBN or product URL is already in the Library.

03

Find and organize books

The sidebar lets you narrow the Library while keeping the counts visible. Search and categories can be used together.

• All: shows the current Library.
• Unread, Reading, Finished, Paused, and Not set: grouped automatically from each reading status.
• Bookshelves: create multiple shelves and place one book on more than one shelf.
• Tags: organize by your own terms, such as purchased, borrowed, reread, or work.
• Search: find books by title, author, or tag.

1. Create a bookshelf

   Select the plus button beside Bookshelves in the sidebar and give it a name. On a book detail page, choose the shelves that should contain the book.

2. Add tags

   Edit Tags on the book detail page. Saved tags appear in the sidebar and can be used to show related books together.

04

Edit book details and reading records

Select a cover or title to open the book detail page. You can choose which fields appear under Settings.

• Bibliographic details: title, author, publisher, publication date, and ISBN.
• Reading record: start date, finish date, status, rating from 1 to 5, and tags.
• Memo: free-form reading notes with line breaks.
• Bookshelves: the shelves containing the book.

1. Correct bibliographic details

   Select Edit book details, review the current values, and change only what is needed.

2. Refresh bibliographic details

   A refresh shows the difference between current and retrieved values before applying it. Existing cover art is kept, and content is not replaced without review.

3. Keep reading records and notes

   Choose dates, status, rating, and tags. Use Edit memo for notes, then confirm the saved values on the detail page.

4. Delete a book

   Select the trash button at the lower right and read the title and author in the confirmation dialog. The deleted book, reading record, and pasted cover cannot be restored from the current Library.

A quick noteDeleting a book affects the current Library only. Existing backups, exports, and Notion pages are not deleted automatically.

05

Add or change a cover

Use image search or paste an image you copied. Librino does not automatically republish an image from a bookstore page.

1. Search for an image

   Select Search for cover on the detail page to open a Google Images search using terms such as title, author, and ISBN.

2. Copy an image you may use

   Review the rights and terms for the image, then copy an image you are allowed to use to the clipboard.

3. Paste it into Librino

   Right-click the cover on the detail page and choose Paste image. Confirm that the cover changes.

A quick noteThe user is responsible for checking copyright and usage terms for a selected image.

06

Backup, restore, and export

Open Settings at the lower left and find Data. Before a major change or restore, save a current ZIP backup somewhere safe.

1. Create a ZIP backup

   Select Create backup and choose a destination. The Library, covers, and settings are stored in one ZIP. Review the book and cover counts shown on completion.

2. Restore from ZIP

   Choose the ZIP to restore and review the displayed contents. Librino automatically saves the current Library before replacing it.

3. Export a list

   Choose CSV, JSON, or Markdown and select Export. This creates a copy for a spreadsheet, program, or document; it is not synchronization.

A quick noteZIP, CSV, JSON, and Markdown files saved outside Librino are controlled by you. Manage or delete them separately when no longer needed.

07

Settings

Settings covers behavior after adding a book, detail-page fields, appearance, language, Notion, AI integration, and data protection.

• Add books: choose whether to open a cover-image search after adding.
• Detail page: choose Simple, Reading record, Book details, All, or individual fields.
• Appearance: choose Light, Dark, or System, and adjust the title-bar color.
• Language: choose Japanese or English.
• Send to Notion: choose whether to show the detail-page button and open the browser after a send.

A quick noteSystem follows the current Windows light or dark mode. Your theme and language remain selected after restarting Librino.

08

Send books to Notion

Notion integration is optional. It is not automatic synchronization: Librino sends data only when you start a transfer. Treat the local Librino Library as the source of truth.

1. Connect to Notion

   Under Settings → Send to Notion, start the connection. In the browser, choose a regular Notion page as the destination and grant access.

2. Choose what to send

   Choose one book, a bookshelf, or the whole Library, then decide whether to include memos and covers. Send to Notion on a detail page sends that book with its memo and cover.

3. Review the result

   Check the counts for new and updated pages. A page with the same Librino Book ID is updated rather than duplicated.

4. Show covers in a gallery

   Open Librino Library as a gallery in Notion. Open the database settings, choose Layout, set Card preview to Page cover, and turn on Fit image to keep the full cover visible.

5. Disconnect

   Disconnecting removes the local Notion connection information. Pages already sent to Notion remain and must be managed or deleted in Notion.

09

Use your Library with AI (MCP)

Librino can provide local Library information to MCP-compatible apps such as Codex and Claude Code. Librino itself does not contain generative AI. The connected service is governed by its provider’s settings and policy.

1. Connect Codex

   Under Settings → AI integration (MCP), use the Codex section to add or check the connection. Choose separately whether that connection may read and edit memo contents.

2. Connect Claude Code

   Copy the connection information from the Claude Code section and follow the manual setup steps shown there. This registration is separate from Codex.

3. Reopen the AI app

   After registration, restart the AI app or reopen the session. Begin by reading the Library summary or book list and checking the total count.

4. Read before changing

   Before changing a reading record or memo, read the current book and revision and preserve the complete current record. Adding a book and refreshing details use a preview followed by confirmation.

A quick noteWith memo permission off, a connection can see that a memo exists but cannot receive its contents. Allow only the scope needed for each connection.

10

Troubleshooting and support

If the problem remains, email tinmoon.label@gmail.com with the Librino version, the action you took, and the message shown. A diagnostic log may contain an ISBN, so review it before sharing it publicly.

• WebView2 message at startup: confirm that the link is an official Microsoft page, install the Runtime, and reopen Librino.
• Book details are unavailable: check the URL or ISBN and the network, wait, then try Refresh book details. Existing values are protected from an empty result.
• Cover search does not open: check Settings → Add books and your default browser.
• Notion transfer fails: check the connection, destination page, and transfer scope. Send again after changes because there is no automatic sync.
• The AI app cannot see Librino: check that app’s connection settings and restart the app or reopen its session. Codex and Claude Code are registered separately.
• You are unsure about restoring: create a fresh backup first and review the book count and contents of the ZIP you plan to restore.

Cannot read the Library after an update? Go to the MCP reconnection steps.