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reader-source
reader-source is an open-source rag & knowledge project by Marvy101 (Marvy101/reader-source on GitHub). It has 58 GitHub stars and 3 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 29 September 2026.
Self-hosted rag & knowledge: open-source native macos ai reading workspace for pdf.
💎 Hidden gem★ 58 stars⑂ 3 forksMITupdated 2026-09
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- Marvy101/reader-source
- GitHub stars
- 58
- Forks
- 3
- License
- MIT
- Last updated on GitHub
- 29 September 2026
- Category
- RAG & Knowledge
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Clone the repository
Fetch the source code onto your machine.
- Open the project
Load the Xcode project or download a release.
- Build and run
Compile in Xcode with Cmd+R.
- Configure as needed
Adjust settings in the app preferences.
// features
Why people love it
Ai
Built around ai for a focused workflow.
Annotations
Built around annotations for a focused workflow.
Books
Built around books for a focused workflow.
Epub
Built around epub for a focused workflow.
Open source
Inspect, fork, and modify every line of the code.
Self-hosted
Run it on your own machine — no account lock-in.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Clone
Get the source on your machine.
git clone https://github.com/Marvy101/reader-source.git - Open
Load in Xcode.
cd reader-source && open reader-source.xcodeproj - Build
Compile from the terminal.
xcodebuild -scheme reader-source -configuration Release build
// use cases
What you can build
- Learning how a real rag & knowledge project is built
- Prototyping ideas quickly from working code
- Teaching or studying rag & knowledge patterns
- Self-hosting instead of paying for SaaS
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// faq
Questions, answered
What does reader-source do?
It open-source native macOS AI reading workspace for PDF, EPUB, and TXT with highlights, notes, book chat, and local-first storage. Download: reader.marvy101.com/download, giving you a working starting point you can run and adapt.
Is reader-source free to use?
Yes — the code is open-source, so you can use and modify it without a license fee.
How do I install reader-source?
Clone the GitHub repository and follow the README; the typical flow is install dependencies, configure, and run.
What is reader-source written in?
It is primarily written in Swift, so you will need that toolchain to build or extend it.
Where can I get help with reader-source?
The GitHub repository is the hub: open issues for bugs and check the README and discussions for guidance.
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