kavita

Features

#1 Homepage

Effortlessly pick up where you left off from your personalized homepage, easily accessing your reading lists and collections.

#2 Explore Manga, Comics, and Books

Discover all your favorite series neatly organized in one place with proper naming and categorization.

#3 Efficient Search

Access your manga collection swiftly by typing, finding what you need in no time.

#4 Metadata

Support for all ComicInfo.xml (and EPUB) fields, enabling convenient filtering based on metadata.

#5 Ratings and Reviews

Integrated ratings and reviews for each Manga, offering insightful user feedback.

#6 Seamless Volume and Chapter Integration

Chapters and volumes seamlessly intertwined, allowing chapters to be grouped into volumes for enhanced readability.

#7 Accessible User & Library Management

Robust user-based roles, authentication, and library management accessible directly within the app.

#8 Integrated Manga/Comic/Image Reader

Enjoy a responsive manga reader with advanced caching, eliminating loading times for a smoother reading experience. Supports webtoon and double-page reading modes.

#9 Inclusive Book Reader

Personalize your reading experience by adjusting font, spacing, margin, color theme, and navigation preferences. Supports both column and dual-column modes with a progress resume feature.

#10 Server and User Analytics

Explore engaging stats for your entire server or your individual usage patterns.

#11 Kavita+ Premium Features

Access External Reviews, Recommendations, Ratings, and Scrobbling Support for your entire server with the optional Kavita+ Subscription.

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Introduction:

Kavita offers native support for Windows.

Installation Steps for Kavita:

To install Kavita, follow these steps:

  • Download the Windows Installer using the provided link.
  • Extract the Kavita directory and execute the Kavita.exe file.

[Download Windows Installer]

Accessing Kavita:

To access Kavita, simply navigate to http://localhost:5000 in your web browser to begin using the application.

Introduction

1Install Kavita

Please download the Linux archive using the provided link. After downloading, navigate to the directory where the file is located in your terminal and use the command chmod +x ./Kavita to make the file executable. Finally, execute the file to start the installation process and begin using Kavita.

2View Kavita

Browse to http://localhost:5000 to start using Kavita.

Introduction

The easiest way to install Kavita on macOS is to use the App archive with the steps described below.

Kavita v0.8+ is not compatible with OSX versions < 10.13 due to netcore compatability.

1 Download App package

Download macOS App

2 Install App

Open the archive and unzip to a folder. For example using Terminal:

cd ~
mv ~/Downloads/kavita-osx-x64.tar.gz ~
tar -xf kavita-osx-x64.tar.gz

3. Make Kavita executable

Use Terminal and run the following command:

sudo chmod +x ~/Kavita/Kavita

Disable Gatekeeper for Kavita's folder so that Kavita and all .dll and .dylib files can be opened:

xattr -r -d com.apple.quarantine ~/Kavita/

3. Help Kavita find Sqlite

Use Terminal and run the following command:

export alias sqlite=sqlite3

3. Start Kavita

Use Terminal and run the following commands:

cd ~/Kavita
./Kavita

You need to launch Kavita from within the ~/Kavita folder, or else appsettings.json will fail to be acquired.

4. View Kavita

Browse to http://localhost:5000 to start using Kavita.

Introduction

The Kavita team provides dedicated and actively maintained Docker images, inclusive of native support for arm and arm64 architectures. Additionally, users have the option to utilize the Linux Server's image.

There are currently 2 tags:

    • :nightly: Incorporating bleeding-edge builds, ideal for active testing within our Discord community.

    • :latest: Representing the most recent stable build of the application.

For further details, you can explore our Docker Hub or refer to our comprehensive setup guide available on our wiki.

1. Install Kavita

To install and use the Docker image, run the following command:

docker run --name kavita -p 5000:5000 \
    -v /your/manga/directory:/manga \
    -v /kavita/data/directory:/kavita/config \
    --restart unless-stopped \
    -d jvmilazz0/kavita:latest

Alternatively you can use docker-compose file:

version: '3.9'
services:
    kavita:
        image: jvmilazz0/kavita:latest
        volumes:
            - ./manga:/manga
            - ./data:/kavita/config
        ports:
            - "5000:5000"
        restart: unless-stopped

Please contact us if you wish to port Kavita for any other platform that the ones already listed.
We prefer to coordinate the port, please reach out on Github or Discord.

FAQs

Kavita is a form of literary expression, especially in Indian languages, known for its rhythmic and often emotionally evocative verses that explore various themes like love, nature, spirituality, and societal issues.

No, Kavita exists in several Indian languages besides Hindi, each with its unique poetic traditions.

Kavita can be written in various languages, including Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Tamil, Gujarati, and others, depending on the cultural context and the poet’s preference.

Kavita can explore diverse themes, including love, nature, spirituality, social issues, and personal experiences.

Kavita delves into diverse themes such as love, nature, patriotism, social issues, spirituality, human emotions, and more, reflecting the depth of human experiences.

There are many renowned poets across different languages who have contributed significantly to Kavita, such as Rabindranath Tagore, Mirza Ghalib, Kabir Das, Subramania Bharati, and many others.

Kavita encompasses various forms like Ghazals, Dohas, Geet, and more, each with distinct structures and styles.

Notable poets in the realm of Kavita include Rabindranath Tagore, Mirza Ghalib, Kabir Das, and Subhadra Kumari Chauhan.

About Of kavita​​

At Kavita, we believe in the power of words to evoke emotions, paint vivid imagery, and connect us on a deeper level. We’re a passionate team dedicated to celebrating the beauty of poetry in all its forms.

Our journey began with a simple love for the written word. Kavita was founded by a group of poets and literature enthusiasts who wanted to create a sanctuary for those who find solace, inspiration, and joy in poetry’s embrace.

Whether you’re a seasoned poet, an aspiring writer, or someone who simply appreciates the beauty of language, Kavita welcomes you. Join our community, explore the verses that stir your soul, and let’s embark on this poetic journey together.

Thank you for being a part of Kavita.

Kavita – Digital Library That can be Shared with Friends

Kavita: A poetic symphony weaving emotions into timeless verses, capturing life's essence in eloquent strokes.

Price: free

Price Currency: $

Operating System: Windows 7, OSX 10.6, Android 1.6

Application Category: Personalization

Editor's Rating:
5