Readest
brew install --cask readest
v0.11.10
Open-source ebook reader supporting EPUB and PDF with cross-platform sync, highlights, and text-to-speech.
Why you might care
Free and open-source with cross-platform cloud sync, so your reading progress follows you across Mac, phone, and web. Includes helpful reading features like highlights, notes, split-screen mode, and TTS, making it a solid choice if you want privacy and flexibility without subscription costs.
172
30-day installs · #1003
553
90-day · #973
1.7k
365-day · #1079
Links
- https://readest.com/
- Brew formula source: Casks/r/readest.rb
Blurb generated by claude-haiku-4-5 on today.
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