Whimbrel for Darktable
Pick Immich in Darktable's export panel, and your edits land on your own server.
One-time €8 · Works offline on your LAN · No account, no telemetry
Darktable to Immich, in action
A quick look at the flow, start to finish.
What it does
Whimbrel adds Immich as an export target in Darktable. Pick it, export, and your edits upload in one go. No folder shuffle in between.
- Adds Immich to Darktable's export panel
- Exports your edits and uploads them in one go
- Set your server URL and API key once
- See recent uploads from the menu bar
Requirements
- macOS 13 Ventura or later
- Darktable for Mac
- A self-hosted Immich server and API key
Setup
- 1. Download and open Whimbrel for Darktable.
- 2. Paste your Immich URL and API key, then Install the plugin.
- 3. Restart Darktable and pick Immich when you export.
Good to know
Where does Immich show up in Darktable?
As a storage target in the export panel: choose it, export, and your photos upload.
What is Whimbrel?
Whimbrel is a small macOS app that sends photos from your editor (Capture One, Darktable, or Lightroom Classic) straight to your self-hosted Immich server. It's a one-time €8 purchase per editor, works offline, and talks only to your own server.
Will it duplicate my photos?
No. Immich dedupes by checksum, so re-sending the same file is safe; you won't end up with copies.
Does it phone home or need an account?
Neither. Whimbrel talks only to your Immich server. No account, no telemetry.
Will it work on my LAN-only server?
Yes. Plain HTTP is fine on local networks, and the app needs no internet of its own, so it runs on an air-gapped setup too.
Which editors and which OS?
Capture One, Darktable, and Lightroom Classic, one app each. macOS only for now.
What do I need to get started?
An Immich server and an API key, which takes about a minute to create in Immich's settings.
Is it kept up to date?
Yes, it's actively maintained and updates are included. A one-time purchase, not abandonware.
Which Immich versions does it work with?
Whimbrel uses Immich's standard API, so it works with current Immich releases. Updates are included, so if an Immich change needs a tweak, you get it.
Do I pay twice for two editors?
Each edition is its own one-time €8 purchase, so two editors means two purchases. There's no bundle, but updates are included for each.
Ready to skip the export dance?
€8, one-time. Pick your editor and your next edit lands in Immich on its own.
Signed and notarized by Apple. One-time purchase, updates included.
One-time €8 · Works offline on your LAN · No account, no telemetry