# [
]() Kavita
!
Kavita is a fast, feature rich, cross platform reading server. Built with a focus for manga,
and 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!
[](https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita/releases)
[](https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita/blob/master/LICENSE)
[](https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita/releases)
[](https://hub.docker.com/r/kizaing/kavita/)
[](https://sonarcloud.io/dashboard?id=Kareadita_Kavita)
[](https://sonarcloud.io/dashboard?id=Kareadita_Kavita)
[](#backers)
[](#sponsors)
## Goals
- [x] Serve up Manga/Webtoons/Comics (cbr, cbz, zip/rar, 7zip, raw images) and Books (epub, pdf)
- [x] First class responsive readers that work great on any device (phone, tablet, desktop)
- [x] Dark and Light themes
- [ ] Provide hooks into metadata providers to fetch metadata for Comics, Manga, and Books
- [x] Metadata should allow for collections, want to read integration from 3rd party services, genres.
- [x] Ability to manage users, access, and ratings
- [ ] Ability to sync ratings and reviews to external services
- [x] Fully Accessible with active accessibility audits
- [x] Dedicated webtoon reading mode
- [ ] And so much [more...](https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita/projects)
## Support
[](https://www.reddit.com/r/KavitaManga/)
[](https://discord.gg/eczRp9eeem)
[](https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita/issues)
## Demo
If you want to try out Kavita, we have a demo up:
[https://demo.kavitareader.com/](https://demo.kavitareader.com/)
```
Username: demouser
Password: Demouser64
```
## Setup
### Non-Docker
- Unzip the archive for your target OS
- Place in a directory that is writable. If on windows, do not place in Program Files
- Linux users must ensure the directory & kavita.db is writable by Kavita (might require starting server once)
- Run Kavita
- If you are updating, copy everything over into install location. All Kavita data is stored in config/, so nothing will be overwritten.
- Open localhost:5000 and setup your account and libraries in the UI.
### Docker
Running your Kavita server in docker is super easy! Barely an inconvenience. You can run it with this command:
```
docker run --name kavita -p 5000:5000 \
-v /your/manga/directory:/manga \
-v /kavita/data/directory:/kavita/config \
--restart unless-stopped \
-d kizaing/kavita:latest
```
You can also run it via the docker-compose file:
```
version: '3'
services:
kavita:
image: kizaing/kavita:latest
container_name: kavita
volumes:
- ./manga:/manga
- ./config:/kavita/config
ports:
- "5000:5000"
restart: unless-stopped
```
**Note: Kavita is under heavy development and is being updated all the time, so the tag for current builds is `:nightly`. The `:latest` tag will be the latest stable release.**
## Feature Requests
Got a great idea? Throw it up on our [Feature Request site](https://feats.kavitareader.com/) or vote on another idea. Please check the [Project Board](https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita/projects) first for a list of planned features.
## Contributors
This project exists thanks to all the people who contribute. [Contribute](CONTRIBUTING.md).
## Donate
If you like Kavita, have gotten good use out of it or feel like you want to say thanks with a few bucks, feel free to donate. Money will go towards
expenses related to Kavita. Back us through [OpenCollective](https://opencollective.com/Kavita#backer). You can also use [Paypal](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/majora2007?locale.x=en_US), however your name will not show below.
## Backers
Thank you to all our backers! 🙏 [Become a backer](https://opencollective.com/Kavita#backer)
## Sponsors
Support this project by becoming a sponsor. Your logo will show up here with a link to your website. [Become a sponsor](https://opencollective.com/Kavita#sponsor)
## Mega Sponsors
## JetBrains
Thank you to [
JetBrains](http://www.jetbrains.com/) for providing us with free licenses to their great tools.
* [
Rider](http://www.jetbrains.com/rider/)
* [
dotTrace](http://www.jetbrains.com/dottrace/)
## Palace-Designs
We would like to extend a big thank you to [
](https://www.palace-designs.com/) who hosts our infrastructure pro-bono.
### License
* [GNU GPL v3](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html)
* Copyright 2020-2022