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// automation · vakra-dev/reader
reader
reader is an open-source automation project by vakra-dev (vakra-dev/reader on GitHub). It has 559 GitHub stars and 41 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 19 August 2026.
Reader — open source web infrastructure for ai. scrape, crawl, a, open-source.
💎 Hidden gem★ 559 stars⑂ 41 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-08
▦ visual — this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- vakra-dev/reader
- GitHub stars
- 559
- Forks
- 41
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Last updated on GitHub
- 19 August 2026
- Category
- Automation
- 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.
- Install dependencies
Pull in the Node packages the app needs.
- Configure the project
Copy the sample config or env file and adjust it.
- Run it
Start the development or production server.
// features
Why people love it
Ai
Built around ai for a focused workflow.
Ai Agents
Built around ai agents for a focused workflow.
Ai Crawler
Built around ai crawler for a focused workflow.
Ai Scraper
Built around ai scraper 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/vakra-dev/reader.git - Install
Install Node dependencies.
cd reader && npm install - Start
Run the application.
cd reader && npm start
// use cases
What you can build
- Contributing fixes back to the project
- Teaching or studying automation patterns
- Forking and customizing for your own needs
- Integrating into a larger personal stack
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// faq
Questions, answered
What does reader do?
It open source web infrastructure for AI. Scrape, crawl, and automate the web, clean markdown, browser sessions, ready for your agents, giving you a working starting point you can run and adapt.
Is reader 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?
Clone the GitHub repository and follow the README; the typical flow is install dependencies, configure, and run.
What is reader written in?
It is primarily written in TypeScript, so you will need that toolchain to build or extend it.
Where can I get help with reader?
The GitHub repository is the hub: open issues for bugs and check the README and discussions for guidance.
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