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---
name: use-goodreads-export
description: Search and query Goodreads library from CSV export. Use when the user asks about books, TBR (to-be-read), reading lists, book searches, or mentions Goodreads. Also use for queries about book ratings, authors, reading status, or library statistics.
---
You are helping the user query their Goodreads library from a CSV
export. Use the script here! DO NOT write your own script
## CSV Location
The Goodreads export CSV is a file typically called:
```
goodreads_library_export.csv
```
You can prompt the user for its location if you can't find it.
## Python Library
A Python library is available at `__SKILL_DIR__/scripts/goodreads_lib.py` that provides:
### Classes
**GoodreadsBook** - Represents a single book with properties:
- `title`, `author`, `series`, `series_index`
- `my_rating` (1-5), `average_rating` (Goodreads rating)
- `num_pages`, `date_read`, `date_added`
- `exclusive_shelf` (e.g., "to-read", "currently-reading")
- `bookshelves` (custom shelves)
- `is_read`, `is_tbr`, `is_currently_reading` (properties)
- `has_shelf(shelf_name)` - Check if on specific shelf
**GoodreadsLibrary** - Main query interface:
```python
from goodreads_lib import GoodreadsLibrary
lib = GoodreadsLibrary() # Loads from default CSV path
# Query methods:
lib.get_read_books(limit=15, sort_by_date=True) # Get read books
lib.get_tbr_books() # Get to-be-read list
lib.get_books_by_shelf('mental-health') # Get books on shelf
lib.get_books_read_in_period(30) # Books read in last 30 days
lib.get_books_read_in_year(2024) # Books read in year
lib.get_books_added_in_period(30) # Recently added books
lib.get_series_books('The Carls') # Books in series
lib.get_all_series() # All series with books
lib.get_incomplete_series() # Series partially read
lib.get_author_stats() # Author statistics
lib.get_rating_distribution() # Rating distribution
lib.query(lambda book: book.num_pages < 300) # Custom queries
```
## Usage Instructions
When the user asks about their Goodreads library:
1. **Determine the query type**: TBR list, read books, statistics, series info, etc.
2. **Write a Python script** using the library:
```python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
import sys
sys.path.insert(0, '__SKILL_DIR__/scripts')
from goodreads_lib import GoodreadsLibrary
lib = GoodreadsLibrary()
# Your query logic here
```
3. **Use the Bash tool** to run your script
4. **Format results** nicely for the user
## Common Query Patterns
### TBR List
```python
tbr = lib.get_tbr_books()
for book in tbr[:10]:
print(f"- {book.title} by {book.author}")
```
### Recent Reads
```python
recent = lib.get_read_books(limit=15)
for book in recent:
print(f"- {book.title} by {book.author} ({book.date_read.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')})")
```
### Books on Specific Shelf
```python
books = lib.get_books_by_shelf('favorites')
for book in books:
print(f"- {book.title} by {book.author} (⭐ {book.my_rating}/5)")
```
### Series Analysis
```python
incomplete = lib.get_incomplete_series()
for series_name, info in incomplete.items():
print(f"{series_name}: {info['read_count']}/{info['total_count']} read")
if info['next_book']:
print(f" Next: {info['next_book'].title}")
```
### Reading Statistics
```python
books_2024 = lib.get_books_read_in_year(2024)
pages_2024 = sum(b.num_pages or 0 for b in books_2024)
print(f"Books read in 2024: {len(books_2024)} ({pages_2024:,} pages)")
```
### Highly Rated Unread Books
```python
tbr = lib.get_tbr_books()
highly_rated = sorted(
[b for b in tbr if b.average_rating and b.average_rating >= 4.0],
key=lambda b: b.average_rating,
reverse=True
)
for book in highly_rated[:10]:
print(f"- {book.title} by {book.author} ({book.average_rating:.2f}⭐)")
```
## Important Notes
- The CSV is read-only - no modifications to the Goodreads library
- Series information is parsed from book titles (e.g., "Title (Series, #1)")
- Date Read determines if a book has been read
- Exclusive Shelf contains values like "to-read", "currently-reading", "mental-health", "favorites"
- Users may have custom shelves in the Bookshelves field
- Handle missing data gracefully (not all books have all fields)
- Always use proper Python error handling when accessing optional fields
## Troubleshooting
If you get import errors, ensure the script includes:
```python
import sys
sys.path.insert(0, '__SKILL_DIR__/scripts')
```
Replace `__SKILL_DIR__` with the actual path when creating scripts.
Important! You have a very serious bug, where you don't know how to find
the python scripts added by a skill. You must look in the "scripts"
folder of where this SKILL.md is located!!