# Calibre Search

> Search against your local desktop calibre library for books or authors using text or links that you select on web pages. Offers a context menu, keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Q) and toolbar button options. No more need for manual copy/paste!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/calibre-search](https://chrome-stats.com/d/calibre-search)

## Overview

- **ID:** `calibre-search`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** kiwidude
- **Category:** search-tools
- **Daily users:** 45
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2022-10-06
- **First published:** 2022-10-02
- **Size:** 30 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/calibre-search/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/kiwidude68/calibre-search-app/wiki/Calibre-Search-FAQ](https://github.com/kiwidude68/calibre-search-app/wiki/Calibre-Search-FAQ)

## Description

Calibre Search is a Firefox add-on that offers a convenient way to search your local desktop Calibre library for books or authors. With options like context menu, keyboard shortcut, and toolbar button, you can instantly search without the need for manual copy/paste. Say goodbye to tedious searching and enjoy seamless access to your Calibre library!

## Rankings

- #17,088 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `menus`
- `nativeMessaging`
- `storage`
- `tabs`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/calibre-search)