ReaderLocal-first Reader for EPUB, PDF, and Markdown

Read offline. Understand faster with AI. Organize documents with glossary and tag workflows.

Local-first by default

Your reading data stays on your device. Use fully local models with LM Studio, or switch to cloud providers when needed.

Import EPUB, PDF, and Markdown, then switch between Text Parse, Multimedia Parse, and bilingual reading views inside the same reader.

Use Explain Simply, With Context, Term, and Takeaway to break down selections and keep the result tied to the document you are reading.

Save preferred renderings and concept tags per document, then reuse them through the Understand and Glossary panels for more consistent terminology.

Filter the library by tags, batch-apply existing tags, review AI suggestions, and manage aliases or temporary tags in Tag Library.

Reader is a desktop app built with Tauri + React for serious reading and knowledge work.

It combines:

Recent updates improved three areas:

Markdown reading with Text Parse and Multimedia Parse
Reading-comprehension workflows with Understand and Glossary
Library organization with document tags, batch review, and related-document discovery