# [
]() 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)
[](https://paypal.me/majora2007?locale.x=en_US)
[](#backers)
[](#sponsors)
# Demo
[https://demo.kavitareader.com/](https://demo.kavitareader.com/)
```
Username: demouser
Password: Demouser64
```
## Features
- [x] Serve up Manga/Webtoons/Comics (cbr, cbz, zip/rar, 7zip, raw images) and Books (epub, mobi, azw, djvu, pdf)
- [x] First class responsive readers that work great on any device (phone, tablet, desktop)
- [x] Provide a dark theme for web app
- [ ] Provide hooks into metadata providers to fetch metadata for Comics, Manga, and Books
- [ ] 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 reader
- [ ] 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)
## 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, this folder is protected by Windows.
- Linux users must ensure the directory is writable by Kavita (chown +x Kavita)
- Run Kavita
- If you are updating, do not copy appsettings.json from the new version over. It will override your TokenKey and you will have to reauthenticate on your devices.
### 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/data \
--restart unless-stopped \
-d kizaing/kavita:latest
```
You can also run it via the docker-compose file:
```
version: '3.9'
services:
kavita:
image: kizaing/kavita:latest
volumes:
- ./manga:/manga
- ./data:/kavita/data
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. There is also the `:alpine` tag if you want a smaller image, but it is only available for x64 systems.**
## Feature Requests
Got a great idea? Throw it up on the FeatHub or vote on another idea. Please check the [Project Board](https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita/projects) first for a list of planned features.
[](https://feathub.com/Kareadita/Kavita)
## 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. You can back us through OpenCollective.
[](https://paypal.me/majora2007?locale.x=en_US)
## 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/)
## Sentry
Thank you to [
Sentry](https://sentry.io/welcome/) for providing us with free license to their software.
### License
* [GNU GPL v3](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html)
* Copyright 2010-2021