Yomikiru is a feature-rich desktop application designed for reading locally stored manga, comics, webtoons, and EPUB novels.
Built with Electron and React, it offers a customizable and distraction-free reading experience.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Reading Experience:
- Multiple Reading Modes: Vertical scroll, left-to-right, right-to-left navigation.
- Zen Mode: Distraction-free fullscreen reading.
- Custom Scrolling: Adjustable scroll speed with keyboard navigation.
- Dual Page View: Side-by-side page display for manga/comics.
- Webtoon Support: Seamless vertical scrolling with no gaps.
- Customization:
- Multiple Themes: Choose from various built-in themes.
- Custom Themes: Create and share your own themes.
- Font Customization: Adjust font size, family, and margins (EPUB).
- Layout Options: Customize gaps, margins, and page arrangements.
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Fully customizable key bindings.
- Library Management:
- Bookmarks: Save progress with page numbers.
- Reading History: Track your reading progress.
- Search & Filter: Find content quickly in large libraries.
- Multiple Instances: Open multiple reading windows.
- Technical Features:
- Lightweight: Low CPU and RAM usage.
- Offline First: No internet connection required.
- Cross-Platform: runs under Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Portable Mode: Run from USB drives or external storage.
- Drag & Drop: Easy file management.
- File Explorer Integration: Open files directly from system explorer.
- Integrations:
- Anilist Support: Sync reading progress with your Anilist account.
- TachiDesk Compatible: Works with TachiDesk download structure.
- Archive Support: CBZ, CBR, ZIP, RAR, and 7Z files.
- Multiple Formats: Images, PDFs, and EPUB files.
Website: github.com/mienaiyami/yomikiru
Support:
Developer: mienaiyami
License: MIT License
Yomikiru is written in TypeScript. Learn TypeScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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