Bulk Operations

Save time by processing multiple books and operations at once.

Bulk Upload

Upload multiple PDFs simultaneously.

How to Bulk Upload:

1. Click "+ Add Books" (plural)
2. Select multiple PDF files
3. Or drag and drop multiple files
4. Configure shared settings:
   • Default tags
   • Collection assignment
   • Processing priority
5. Click "Upload All"

Upload Queue:

• View progress for each file
• Pause/resume uploads
• Retry failed uploads
• Cancel individual files

Limits:

• Free: 3 files at once
• Pro: 10 files at once
• Team: 50 files at once
• Max 500MB total per batch

Bulk Actions

Perform actions on multiple books.

Available Actions:

• Delete multiple books
• Move to collections
• Add/remove tags
• Change visibility
• Export metadata
• Generate summaries

How to Select:

1. Enable selection mode (checkbox icon)
2. Click books to select
3. Or use Select All
4. Choose action from toolbar
5. Confirm operation

Batch Processing

Process books in batches for efficiency.

Batch Operations:

• Summarization - Generate summaries for multiple books
• Re-processing - Re-analyze books with updated AI
• Export - Export multiple books' content
• Tagging - Apply smart tags based on content
• Categorization - Auto-categorize by genre/topic

Queue Management:

• Set processing priority
• Schedule for off-peak hours
• Monitor progress
• View completion reports

Bulk Import

Import books from external sources.

Import Sources:

• Google Drive folder
• Dropbox directory
• URL list (CSV)
• Bibliography file
• OPML reading list

Import Process:

1. Choose import source
2. Authenticate if needed
3. Select books to import
4. Map metadata fields
5. Start import

Collection Operations

Manage entire collections at once.

Collection Actions:

• Duplicate collection
• Merge collections
• Export collection
• Share collection
• Archive collection

Batch Collection Updates:

• Add multiple books
• Remove multiple books
• Reorder books
• Update metadata
• Apply templates

Advanced Features

Smart Selection

Select books intelligently.

Selection Criteria:

• By author
• By publication year
• By processing status
• By tag
• By date added
• By file size

Selection Operators:

• Select similar
• Invert selection
• Save selection as group
• Load saved selection

Automation Rules

Create rules for automatic processing.

Rule Triggers:

• On upload
• On completion
• On schedule
• On tag addition

Rule Actions:

• Auto-tag
• Move to collection
• Generate summary
• Share with team
• Send notification

Bulk Export

Export multiple books' data.

Export Formats:

• CSV spreadsheet
• JSON data
• Bibliography
• Reading list
• Archive bundle

Export Options:

• Include metadata
• Include summaries
• Include chat history
• Include annotations
• Compress output

Performance Tips

Optimization Strategies

1. Upload during off-peak hours for faster processing
2. Group similar books for batch operations
3. Use templates for consistent processing
4. Set priorities for important books
5. Monitor queue to avoid bottlenecks

Best Practices

• Start small - Test with a few books first
• Check compatibility - Ensure PDFs are text-based
• Organize first - Plan collections before bulk upload
• Use consistent naming - Makes management easier
• Regular cleanup - Remove duplicates and errors

Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

• Slow processing - Reduce batch size
• Failed uploads - Check file formats
• Memory errors - Clear browser cache
• Duplicate detection - Enable auto-skip
• Queue stuck - Refresh and retry

Credits and Limits

Credit Usage

• Bulk upload: 1 credit per book
• Batch summary: 5 credits per book
• Bulk export: 2 credits per operation
• Auto-processing: Standard rates

Rate Limits

• Free: 3 concurrent operations
• Pro: 10 concurrent operations
• Team: 25 concurrent operations
• Enterprise: Unlimited

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