khi

Khi is a simple Mac application that extracts highlights from your Kobo books and exports them to Markdown.

I created Khi to meet my own needs, but chose to share it because it might also be useful to others. The application is free, and if you find it useful, you can always buy me a coffee .

Khi macOS app library view showing Kobo book covers and highlight counts
Since the app is not notarized, macOS may block it on first launch. Run the following command in Terminal to fix this: xattr -cr /Applications/Khi.app

Key Features & Benefits

Clean Library View

Browse your books with beautiful covers in grid or list view. See highlight counts at a glance.

Fast Import

Connect your Kobo e-reader and all your highlights are loaded automatically — no manual syncing or configuration needed.

Your data stays on your device

All your highlights are stored locally. No cloud syncing, no tracking, no data collection.

Export to Markdown

Export all highlights or selected books to beautifully formatted Markdown files for your notes.