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What is evernote-import?

wsargent/evernote-import — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-25 · repo last pushed 2010-06-23

6RubyAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · moderate

In one sentence

A small set of Ruby scripts that imports old diary entries and personal writing from CSV or XML files into Evernote, consolidating everything into one searchable place.

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    What it does
      Reads CSV files
      Reads XML files
      Pushes to Evernote
    Tech stack
      Ruby
      Evernote API
      Feed parser gems
    Use cases
      Import old diaries
      Migrate blog exports
      Consolidate journals
    Audience
      Ruby comfortable users
      Personal data hoarders
      Niche utility seekers
    Setup
      Install Ruby gems
      Read source code
      Minimal docs

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Import years of diary entries from CSV files into Evernote so they are searchable in one place.

USE CASE 2

Migrate exported blog posts in XML format into your Evernote account.

USE CASE 3

Consolidate dated personal writing from spreadsheets into Evernote for safekeeping.

What is it built with?

RubyEvernote API

How does it compare?

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LanguageRubyRubyRuby
Last pushed2010-06-232022-11-032026-06-12
MaintenanceDormantDormantMaintained
Setup difficultymoderateeasyeasy
Complexity2/51/51/5
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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires Ruby and Evernote API credentials, plus comfort reading the source code since the README lacks step-by-step setup instructions.

No license information is provided, so default copyright restrictions apply.

So what is it?

evernote-import is a small collection of scripts that helps you move personal data, specifically old diary entries, into Evernote. If you have years of writing stored in CSV or XML files and want it all living in one searchable place inside Evernote, this tool does the heavy lifting for you. The scripts are written in Ruby. To use them, you install a few helper packages (called gems) that handle things like decoding special characters, talking to Evernote's API, and parsing feed data. Once those are in place, the scripts read your source files and push the contents into your Evernote account. The README doesn't go into much detail beyond that, there's no step-by-step guide or configuration walkthrough, so you'd need to be comfortable poking around the code yourself. This would appeal to someone who has archived personal writing in older formats, think exported blog posts, old journal apps, or spreadsheets of dated entries, and wants to consolidate everything into Evernote. It's a niche utility built for a specific need rather than a general-purpose tool. The project is clearly a personal, scratch-your-own-itch kind of thing. The README is minimal and tongue-in-cheek, so don't expect polish or support. If you're comfortable with Ruby and have similar import needs, it could be a useful starting point, but beginners might find it tough to get running without additional documentation.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Write a Ruby script that reads a CSV file with columns for date, title, and body text, and imports each row as a separate Evernote note using the evernote gem.
Prompt 2
Help me set up the evernote-import Ruby scripts, I have a CSV of old journal entries and want to push them into my Evernote account. Walk me through installing the required gems and running the import.
Prompt 3
Adapt the evernote-import scripts to handle an XML feed format instead of CSV, parsing each entry and creating an Evernote note with the correct title and date.

Frequently asked questions

What is evernote-import?

A small set of Ruby scripts that imports old diary entries and personal writing from CSV or XML files into Evernote, consolidating everything into one searchable place.

What language is evernote-import written in?

Mainly Ruby. The stack also includes Ruby, Evernote API.

Is evernote-import actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2010-06-23).

What license does evernote-import use?

No license information is provided, so default copyright restrictions apply.

How hard is evernote-import to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is evernote-import for?

Mainly developer.

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