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https://github.com/kareadita/kavita

Kavita is a fast, feature rich, cross platform reading server. Built with the goal of being a full solution for all your reading needs. Setup your own server and share your reading collection with your friends and family.
https://github.com/kareadita/kavita

cbz comicinfo comics comics-reader cross-platform csharp epub epub-reader free linux manga media-server metadata opds opds-feed pdf self-hosted ubooquity windows

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Host: GitHub
URL: https://github.com/kareadita/kavita
Owner: Kareadita
License: gpl-3.0
Created: 2020-12-12T22:23:54.000Z (about 4 years ago)
Default Branch: develop
Last Pushed: 2024-10-28T23:14:28.000Z (about 2 months ago)
Last Synced: 2024-10-29T15:34:41.282Z (about 2 months ago)
Topics: cbz, comicinfo, comics, comics-reader, cross-platform, csharp, epub, epub-reader, free, linux, manga, media-server, metadata, opds, opds-feed, pdf, self-hosted, ubooquity, windows
Language: C#
Homepage: http://www.kavitareader.com
Size: 177 MB
Stars: 6,273
Watchers: 47
Forks: 325
Open Issues: 184
Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml
- License: LICENSE
- Security: SECURITY.md

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README

        # []() Kavita



![new_github_preview_stills](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/f016b34f-3c4c-4f07-8e72-12cd6f4e71ea)

Kavita is a fast, feature rich, cross-platform reading server. Built with a focus for being a full solution for all your reading needs. Set up your own server and share

your reading collection with your friends and family!

[![Release](https://img.shields.io/github/release/Kareadita/Kavita.svg?style=flat&maxAge=3600)](https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita/releases)

[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-GPLv3-blue.svg?style=flat)](https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita/blob/master/LICENSE)

[![Downloads](https://img.shields.io/github/downloads/Kareadita/Kavita/total.svg?style=flat)](https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita/releases)

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[![Security Rating](https://sonarcloud.io/api/project_badges/measure?project=Kareadita_Kavita&metric=security_rating)](https://sonarcloud.io/dashboard?id=Kareadita_Kavita)

[![Backers on Open Collective](https://opencollective.com/kavita/backers/badge.svg)](#backers)

[![Sponsors on Open Collective](https://opencollective.com/kavita/sponsors/badge.svg)](#sponsors)











## What Kavita Provides

- Serve up Manga/Webtoons/Comics (cbr, cbz, zip/rar/rar5, 7zip, raw images) and Books (epub, pdf)

- First class responsive readers that work great on any device (phone, tablet, desktop)

- Customizable theming support: [Theme Repo](https://github.com/Kareadita/Themes) and [Documentation](https://wiki.kavitareader.com/guides/themes)

- External metadata integration and scrobbling for read status, ratings, and reviews (available via [Kavita+](https://wiki.kavitareader.com/kavita+)) 

- Rich Metadata support with filtering and searching

- Ways to group reading material: Collections, Reading Lists (CBL Import), Want to Read

- Ability to manage users with rich Role-based management for age restrictions, abilities within the app, etc

- Rich web readers supporting webtoon, continuous reading mode (continue without leaving the reader), virtual pages (epub), etc

- Ability to customize your dashboard and side nav with smart filters, custom order and visibility toggles

- Full Localization Support

## Support

[![Discord](https://img.shields.io/badge/discord-chat-7289DA.svg?maxAge=60)](https://discord.gg/eczRp9eeem)

[![GitHub - Bugs Only](https://img.shields.io/badge/github-issues-red.svg?maxAge=60)](https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita/issues)

## Demo

If you want to try out Kavita, a demo is available:

[https://demo.kavitareader.com/](https://demo.kavitareader.com/)

```

Username: demouser

Password: Demouser64

```

## Setup

The easiest way to get started is to visit our Wiki which has up-to-date information on a variety of

install methods and platforms.

[https://wiki.kavitareader.com/installation/getting-started](https://wiki.kavitareader.com/installation/getting-started)

## Feature Requests

Got a great idea? Throw it up on [Discussions](https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita/discussions/2529) or vote on another idea. Many great features in Kavita are driven by our community. 

## Notice

Kavita is being actively developed and should be considered beta software until the 1.0 release.

Kavita may be subject to changes in how the platform functions as it is being built out toward the

vision. You may lose data and have to restart. The Kavita team strives to avoid any data loss.

## Donate

If you like Kavita, have gotten good use out of it, or feel like you want to say thanks with a few bucks, feel free to donate. Money will go towards

expenses related to Kavita. Back us through [OpenCollective](https://opencollective.com/Kavita#backer). You can also use [Paypal](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/majora2007?locale.x=en_US), however your name will not show below. Kavita+ is also an 

option which provides funding, and you get a benefit.

## Kavita+

[Kavita+](https://wiki.kavitareader.com/kavita+) is a paid subscription that offers premium features that otherwise wouldn't be feasible to include in Kavita. It is ran and operated by majora2007, the creator and developer of Kavita.

If you are interested, you can use the promo code `FIRSTTIME` for your initial signup for a 50% discount on the first month (2$). This can be thought of as donating to Kavita's development and getting some sweet features out of it.

**If you already contribute via OpenCollective, please reach out to majora2007 for a provisioned license.**

## Localization

Thank you to [Weblate](https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/kavita/) who hosts our localization infrastructure pro bono. If you want to see Kavita in your language, please help us localize.







## PikaPods

If you are looking to try your hand at self-hosting but lack the machine, [PikaPods](https://www.pikapods.com/pods?run=kavita) is a great service that 

allows you to easily spin up a server. 20% of app revenues are contributed back to Kavita via OpenCollective.

## Contributors

This project exists thanks to all the people who contribute and downstream library maintainers. [Contribute](CONTRIBUTING.md).







## Backers

Thank you to all our backers! 🙏 [Become a backer](https://opencollective.com/Kavita#backer)



## Sponsors

Support this project by becoming a sponsor. Your logo will show up here with a link to your website. [Become a sponsor](https://opencollective.com/Kavita#sponsor)



## Mega Sponsors



## JetBrains

Thank you to [ JetBrains](http://www.jetbrains.com/) for providing us with free licenses to their great tools.

* [ Rider](http://www.jetbrains.com/rider/)

### License

* [GNU GPL v3](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html)

* Copyright 2020-2024