LibreAI / Local LLM / ReadAny
// local-llm ยท codedogQBY/ReadAny

ReadAny

AI e-book reader with semantic search, RAG chat, notes, and text-to-speech.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 2.7k starsโ‘‚ 217 forksCustomupdated 2026-09
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

ReadAny is an open-source local llm project by codedogQBY (codedogQBY/ReadAny on GitHub). It has 2,704 GitHub stars and 217 forks, is released under the Custom license, and was last updated on GitHub on 26 September 2026.

GitHub stars
2,704
Forks
217
License
Custom
Last updated on GitHub
26 September 2026
Category
Local LLM
Listing
Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
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Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install ReadAny

    Get the app for your platform.

  2. Add your books

    Import EPUBs and other e-book formats.

  3. Chat and search

    Ask questions or search semantically.

  4. Sync everywhere

    Keep library and notes synced via WebDAV.

// features

Why people love it

RAG chat

Ask questions answered from your books.

Semantic search

Find passages by meaning, not keywords.

Local vector store

Embeddings stay on your device.

Notes

Annotate as you read.

Text-to-speech

Listen to your books read aloud.

WebDAV sync

Sync library across devices.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/codedogQBY/ReadAny.git
    cd ReadAny
  2. Step 2 โ€” Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Follow the project's launch command โ€” Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Which e-book formats are supported?

EPUB reading is the focus; check the docs for other formats.

Can I use ReadAny commercially?

Custom license โ€” read the repo's license file first.

Does the AI need the cloud?

It supports Anthropic and other providers; check for local model options.

How does RAG chat work?

Your books are embedded locally and answers are grounded in their text.

Can I sync between phone and desktop?

Yes, WebDAV sync keeps library and notes consistent.

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