MeReader

Local LLM powered E-book reader for EPUB files.

Setup

Requirements: Python 3.8+, Node.js 16+

Backend

cd backend
python -m venv venv
# windows: venv\Scripts\activate
# linux/mac: source venv/bin/activate
source venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt
python -m app.api.main

Frontend

cd frontend
npm install
npm run dev

Desktop app: npm run tauri build

Usage

1. Start backend and frontend
2. Upload EPUB files
3. Read books and ask any chosen LLM about the things read.

Structure

backend/     # Python FastAPI
frontend/    # Vue.js + Tauri

Common Issues

• Backend won't start: Check virtual environment is activated
• Frontend errors: Delete node_modules, run npm install
• Upload fails: Only EPUB files supported

Testing

# Backend
cd backend && pytest

# Frontend
cd frontend && npm test

License

This project is open source. Feel free to use and modify as needed.