[Showoff Saturday] Prose reader, a reading system engine

Hey everyone, I’m the author of prose, an MIT-licensed SDK/engine for building reading apps: https://prose-reader.com/ It’s a TypeScript, web-based reader engine that can be used to build anything from a simple image/archive-based comic or manga reader to a more complex EPUB reader with navigation, search, annotations, gestures, zoom, pagination, and custom reading behavior. It supports EPUB and archive-style formats like ZIP/CBZ/CBR, and can run in the browser or inside mobile apps through WebView/React Native. One of the main ideas behind Prose is its enhancer system , which works like a plugin system. Enhancers let you add or modify reader capabilities without changing the core engine, so apps can build their own UX and features on top. The project has been around for about 6 years, but I haven’t promoted it much. It’s also used in Oboku , an open-source reading app I’ve been building: https://oboku.me/ AI disclaimer: I have about 15 years of experience as a developer, and I use AI as a tool to help me iterate faster and improve quality, not as “vibe coding” or a replacement for my own judgment. It has helped me deal with many small problems and move the project forward faster. I’m looking for developers who might be interested in trying it, giving ideas, or providing feedback to help improve it. GitHub: https://github.com/mbret/prose-reader Docs: https://doc.prose-reader.com/ Demo: https://demo.prose-reader.com/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/dffDEgwNc5 Would love to hear what you think. submitted by /u/yabai90 [link] [留言]