epy is a CLI ebook reader.
It’s a fork of epr.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Supported formats:
- Epub (.epub, .epub3).
- FictionBook (.fb2).
- Mobi (.mobi).
- AZW3 (.azw, .azw3).
- URL.
- Reading progress percentage.
- Bookmarks.
- External dictionary integration (sdcv, dict or wkdict).
- Inline formats: bold and italic (depend on terminal and font capability. Italic only supported in python>=3.7).
- Text-to-Speech (with additional setup, read below).
- Double Spread.
- Seamless (disabled by default).
Website: github.com/wustho/epy
Support:
Developer: Benawi Adha
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

epy is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Related Software
| CLI ebook readers | Event |
|---|---|
| Lue | Multi-format ebook reader with synchronized text-to-speech |
| Bookokrat | Vim-style EPUB, PDF and DJVU reader with annotations and images |
| baca | epy's sister with a sleek and contemporary appearance |
| epy | Fork of epr with added features |
| epr | Terminal/CLI Epub reader |
| hygg | Minimalist Vim-like document reader with search and bookmarks |
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