Pocket Import Helper — Import URL list into Pocket

Pocket Import Helper will help you make a file ready for import into Pocket from your text file with links (URLs).

The reason for creating this tool: I have not found a solution to import a simple list of links into Pocket.

How to Use

1. Download .exe (for Windows) from Releases.
2. Create a links.txt file next to the program executable file (program folder).
3. Fill in this file with the links (URLs) following the requirements. File requirements: URLs must start with http:// or with https://, each line is a separate URL, blank lines will be ignored.
4. Run the executable file of the program and follow the instructions in the console.
5. Import the links.html (located in the program folder) into Pocket: https://getpocket.com/import/instapaper (make sure you are signed in to your Pocket account).

flowchart LR
   links.txt -- pocket-import-helper --> links.html --> Pocket

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How to Build

I have implemented this task in two programming languages (C++ and C#). They work the same way. Each project is independent of the other's code.

C++

Path: cpp/pocket_import_helper

Build using JetBrains CLion with CMake. Or any other IDE if you want.

C#

Path: cs/pocket_import_helper

Compile using Visual Studio Code (guide) or Visual Studio (guide) or JetBrains Rider.

Task for the Future

Improve C++ code making it universal for Mac, Linux. At the moment, the C++ code uses dependencies that are only available in Windows.

License

You can use this code in any conditions.