How to Export from LibraryThing

Export your entire LibraryThing catalog — including tags, ratings, and reviews — as a CSV file that FrugalHunt can search for deals.

1

Go to LibraryThing Tools

Navigate to LibraryThing.com and log in. Go to "Tools" from the top navigation menu.

2

Find the Export Tool

Look for the "Import/Export" section within Tools. You'll see options to export your catalog in various formats.

3

Export as CSV

Select the CSV export option. Choose which fields to include — Title, Author, and ISBN are the most important for FrugalHunt. Click "Export" to download.

4

Upload to FrugalHunt

Open FrugalHunt's tool page, select the CSV Upload tab, and drop your LibraryThing export. FrugalHunt will auto-map the columns.

💡 Tips

  • • LibraryThing has a generous free tier — you can catalog up to 200 books for free
  • • Include ISBNs for the most accurate price matching
  • • LibraryThing supports multiple editions — FrugalHunt searches by title + author
  • • You can also use LibraryThing's API for more advanced exports