KavitaKavita is a fast, feature rich, cross platform reading server. Built with the goal of being a full solution for all your reading needs. Setup your own server and share your reading collection with your friends and family.

Kavita

Kavita is a fast, feature-rich, cross-platform reading server that provides a complete solution for organizing and sharing digital reading collections. It enables users to self-host their own server and share manga, comics, webtoons, and books with friends and family.

Key Features

• Multi-Format Support: Serve manga and comics in cbr, cbz, zip, rar, 7zip formats, plus books in epub and pdf
• Responsive Web Readers: First-class readers optimized for phones, tablets, and desktops with webtoon and continuous reading modes
• Metadata Integration: Rich metadata support with filtering, searching, smart filters, and external scrobbling for read status and ratings
• User Management: Role-based access control with age restrictions, OIDC support, and granular permission management
• Content Organization: Collections, reading lists, want-to-read features, and customizable dashboard with smart filters
• Annotation Support: Epub-based highlighting and annotation capabilities
• Full Localization: Multi-language support with community translation via Weblate
• Theme Customization: Customizable theming system for personalized user experience

Use Cases

• Personal Reading Library: Organize and access your manga, comics, and book collection from any device
• Family Sharing: Share your reading collection with family and friends through a private self-hosted server
• Community Collections: Create curated collections and reading lists to share specific content with groups
• Age-Gated Access: Manage multiple users with different permission levels and content restrictions

Who Is It For

Kavita is ideal for manga and comic enthusiasts, casual readers, and book lovers who want to self-host and manage their digital reading collections. It's designed for individuals and families seeking a private, customizable alternative to commercial reading platforms.