KOReader Telegram Highlights Plugin
Instantly send Kindle book highlights and screenshots from KOReader to your Telegram account using the @bookshotsbot Telegram bot.
No more manual copying—just highlight, send, and share!
Features
- Send highlights and selected text from KOReader directly to Telegram
- Share Kindle screenshots to Telegram in seconds
- Bulk upload all bookmarks or individual highlights
- Auto Wi-Fi toggle: turns Wi-Fi on to send, then off (where supported)
- Customize quote images using the Telegram miniapp (backgrounds, colors, Unsplash photos)
How to Install
- Download the latest release: Plugin on GitHub
- Unzip the downloaded file. You’ll get a folder named telegramhighlights.koplugin.
- Copy the folder to your KOReader
plugins directory.
- Restart KOReader. The plugin appears under Tools > Telegram Highlights.
How to Set Up
- Start a chat with @bookshotsbot on Telegram and get your verification code.
- In KOReader, open the Telegram Highlights plugin from the Tools menu and enter your code.
How to Use
- Send a highlight: Select text, open the highlight menu, and tap Send to Bot or Save & Send.
- Send a bookmark: Long-press a bookmark, then tap Send to Bot. To send all bookmarks: Go to Bookmarks, open the menu, and choose Send all to Bot.
- Send a screenshot: Swipe diagonally to capture, then select Send to Bot in the dialog.
Customization
Use the Telegram miniapp to change quote backgrounds, colors, or use Unsplash images.
Launch the miniapp from the Highlights screen in KOReader.
Requirements
- KOReader installed on your Kindle or e-reader
- Telegram account
- Wi-Fi enabled for sending highlights and screenshots