Readest

Readest is an open-source ebook reader designed for immersive and deep reading experiences. Built as a modern rewrite of Foliate, it leverages Next.js 16 and Tauri v2 to deliver a smooth, cross-platform experience across macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, and the Web.

Features

Feature	Description
Multi-Format Support	Support EPUB, PDF, MOBI, KF8 (AZW3), FB2, CBZ, TXT, HTML, MD (Markdown)
Scroll/Page View Modes	Switch between scrolling or paginated reading modes.
Full-Text Search	Search inside a book or across the current library shelf to find relevant sections.
Annotations and Highlighting	Add highlights, bookmarks, and notes to enhance your reading experience and use instant mode for quicker interactions.
Dictionary/Wikipedia Lookup	Look up words with built-in sources or import local packs, including Yomitan ZIP/RDICT, from Settings → Custom Dictionaries.
Parallel Read	Read two books or documents simultaneously in a split-screen view.
Customize Font and Layout	Adjust font, layout, theme mode, and theme colors for a personalized experience.
Code Syntax Highlighting	Read software manuals with rich coloring of code examples.
File Association and Open With	Quickly open files in Readest in your file browser with one-click.
Library Management	Organize, sort, and manage your entire ebook library.
OPDS/Calibre Integration	Integrate OPDS/Calibre to access online libraries and catalogs.
Web Page Clipping	Open websites, sign in, and clip pages with From Web Browser. From Web Novel can reuse your browser session to import selected chapters and their images.
Translate with DeepL and Yandex	From a single sentence to the entire book—translate instantly.
Audiobook Support	Extend functionality to play and manage audiobooks.
Text-to-Speech (TTS) Support	Enjoy smooth, multilingual narration—even within a single book.
Read-Along Narration	Play embedded EPUB 3 Media Overlays with timed highlighting, or pair a reflowable EPUB locally with DRM-free MP3, M4A, or M4B narration. remains an option for generating phrase-aligned EPUBs.

Planned Features

Feature	Description
AI-Powered Summarization	Generate summaries of books or chapters using AI for quick insights.	🛠
Advanced Reading Stats	Track reading time, pages read, and more for detailed insights.	🛠
Handwriting Annotations	Add support for handwriting annotations using a pen on compatible devices.	🔄

Stay tuned for continuous improvements and updates! Contributions and suggestions are always welcome—let's build the ultimate reading experience together. 😊

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