ReadAny
AI-powered cross-platform ebook reader with semantic search and local knowledge base
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Installer for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) Macs (.dmg)
Other downloads (3)
Getting a "can't verify the developer" warning?
If you see a warning on first launch, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and click "Open Anyway". Open source software usually isn't signed with an Apple developer certificate, which is normal.
Clicking "Download" takes you to a source confirmation page first; the download starts after confirmation.
About ReadAny
AI-powered cross-platform e-book reader with semantic search, RAG chat, local vector store, notes, TTS, and WebDAV sync.
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Risk notice
The official app store version may charge a fee, while the source code can be built for free; the current installer signature status is not explicitly stated in the documentation, and the first run may trigger a system security warning.
Who it's for
- Deep readers who want to ask questions of books in natural language and quickly locate concepts
- Knowledge managers who need to sync highlights, notes, and reading progress across devices
- Users who rely on TTS audiobooks and need multiple voices and language support
- Readers who are privacy-sensitive and prefer local-first, offline-capable usage
- Technical users who already use or want to try AI services such as OpenAI, Claude, Ollama, etc.
Who it's not for
- Lightweight users who only need basic reading and have no intention of using any AI or note-taking features
- Users who cannot accept the storage space taken up by the local vector database
- Users who need PDF reflow/continuous scroll reflow capabilities (this feature is not yet complete on the roadmap)
- Users who have concerns about compiling from source or dealing with GPL license requirements
Install guide
Installation Guide
macOS
- Apple Silicon (M-series): Download
ReadAny_1.3.5_aarch64.dmg - Intel chips: Download
ReadAny_1.3.5_x64.dmg - Open the DMG file and drag ReadAny into the Applications folder.
- If you see “cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified” on first launch, right-click the app icon and select “Open”, or allow it in System Settings → Privacy & Security.
Windows
- Download
ReadAny_1.3.5_x64-setup.exe(orReadAny_1.3.5_x64_en-US.msi). - Run the installer and follow the prompts to complete installation.
- If SmartScreen prompts, select “More info” → “Run anyway” (be sure to verify the file source first).
Linux
- Debian/Ubuntu: Download
ReadAny_1.3.5_amd64.deband runsudo dpkg -i ReadAny_1.3.5_amd64.deb - Fedora/RHEL: Download
ReadAny-1.3.5-1.x86_64.rpmand runsudo rpm -i ReadAny-1.3.5-1.x86_64.rpm - Other distributions: Download
ReadAny_1.3.5_amd64.AppImage,chmod +x ReadAny_1.3.5_amd64.AppImageand run it.
Android
- Download
ReadAny_1.3.5.apk. During installation, you may need to allow “Install unknown apps”. - iOS users can join the TestFlight beta (see the official website link).
First Use
- Reading and local library import do not require AI configuration.
- For AI Q&A / semantic search, fill in the API key for OpenAI / Claude / Gemini / Ollama / DeepSeek etc. in Settings → AI.
- The
.sigfiles in the download directory are signature files for the corresponding installers and can be used to verify file integrity.
FAQ
Is ReadAny free software?
The source code is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can compile it yourself for free; however, the official app store version may charge a fee to support development and certificate costs.
Which operating systems are supported?
Desktop supports macOS, Windows, and Linux; mobile supports iOS (TestFlight) and Android (APK). See the download page for specific packages.
Do AI features require an internet connection?
If you use local models (such as Ollama) and local vector storage, it can run offline; if you call cloud APIs such as OpenAI or Claude, an internet connection is required.
How do I update to a new version?
Download the latest installer from GitHub Releases and overwrite the installation; macOS users can also update via Homebrew (`brew tap codedogQBY/readany && brew install --cask readany`).
Which ebook formats are supported?
EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW, AZW3, FB2, CBZ, TXT, UMD and other formats; TXT/UMD are converted to EPUB before reading.