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koodo-reader/koodo-reader

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TLDR

Free, cross-platform ebook manager and reader supporting EPUB, PDF, Kindle files, and more, with cloud sync and AI features like translation and summaries.

Mindmap

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  root((Koodo Reader))
    What it does
      Open any ebook format
      Manage digital library
      Read across devices
    Features
      Cloud sync integration
      Customizable reading
      Text-to-speech
      AI translation tools
    Platforms
      Windows and Mac
      Linux
      Android and iOS
      Web browser
    Use cases
      Build reading habits
      Manage large collections
      Cross-device reading
      Replace paid readers

Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Sync your ebook library and reading progress across Windows, Mac, Linux, phone, and web automatically.

USE CASE 2

Read PDFs, EPUB files, Kindle books, and comics in one app with customizable fonts, colors, and layouts.

USE CASE 3

Use AI features like instant translation, dictionary lookups, and book summaries while reading.

USE CASE 4

Replace paid ebook apps like Kindle or Apple Books without losing access to your existing library.

Tech stack

JavaScriptReactElectronNode.js

Getting it running

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min
Free to use for any purpose; check the repository for specific license terms.

In plain English

Koodo Reader is a free, all-in-one ebook manager and reader that works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, and even in your web browser, no device left out. It's built for anyone who reads digital books and wants one clean app to handle their entire library. You can open virtually any ebook format you throw at it: EPUB (the most common ebook format), PDF, Kindle files, plain text, comic book archives, Word documents, and more. Think of it as the Swiss Army knife of reading apps, if you have a book file, there's a good chance Koodo can open it. One of its standout features is cloud sync. You can connect it to services you likely already use, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud, and your books, highlights, notes, and reading progress stay in sync across all your devices automatically. No more losing your place when you switch from laptop to phone. The reading experience is highly customizable: adjust fonts, text size, line spacing, colors, margins, and switch between single-column, two-column, or scrolling layouts. There's a dark mode, text-to-speech (the app reads to you aloud), and AI-powered features like translation, dictionary lookups, and summaries. For anyone building a reading habit or managing a large digital book collection across multiple devices, this is a polished, free alternative to paid apps like Kindle or Apple Books, with more format support and no vendor lock-in.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
How do I set up Koodo Reader to sync my ebook library across my laptop, phone, and tablet using Google Drive?
Prompt 2
Show me how to customize the reading experience in Koodo Reader, fonts, dark mode, line spacing, and column layout.
Prompt 3
What ebook formats does Koodo Reader support, and how do I import books from my existing Kindle or Apple Books library?
Prompt 4
How do I enable text-to-speech in Koodo Reader so the app reads my ebooks aloud?
Prompt 5
Can I use Koodo Reader's AI translation feature to read books in other languages?
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