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+# Readest
+
+Readest is an open-source ebook reading software designed for immersive and deep reading experiences. It supports EPUB and PDF document formats, and with Tauri v2, Readest is cross-platform, running seamlessly on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
+
+## Features
+
+- **EPUB and PDF Support**: Enjoy both EPUB and PDF formats, making Readest versatile for all your reading needs.
+- **Cross-Platform Compatibility**: Runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux with Tauri v2.
+- **Immersive Reading Experience**: Supports advanced reading features like note-taking, highlighting, and progress syncing.
+- **Optimized Performance**: Readest is lightweight, ensuring smooth performance even with large files.
+- **Customizable Interface**: Built with daisyUI for a modern and user-friendly UI.
+
+## Screenshots
+
+## Requirements
+
+- **Node.js** and **pnpm** for Next.js development
+- **Rust and Cargo** for Tauri development
+
+It is recommended to use a recent version of Node.js and Rust.
+
+```bash
+nvm use v22
+rustup update
+```
+
+## Getting Started
+
+To get started with Readest, follow these steps to clone and build the project.
+
+### 1. Clone the Repository
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/chrox/readest.git
+cd readest
+git submodule update --init --recursive
+```
+
+### 2. Install Dependencies
+
+```bash
+pnpm install
+# copy pdfjs-dist to Next.js public directory
+pnpm --filter @readest/readest-app setup-pdfjs
+```
+
+### 3. Build the Development
+
+```bash
+pnpm tauri dev
+```
+
+### 4. Build for Production
+
+```bash
+pnpm tauri build
+```
+
+## Contributing
+
+Readest is open-source, and contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues, suggest features, or submit pull requests. Please review our contributing guidelines before you start.
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
+
+---
+
+Happy reading with Readest!