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Foliate

A simple and modern eBook reader for Linux desktops built with GTK4 and Libadwaita.

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars5.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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JavascriptGtk4MediaEbook ReaderEpub ViewerLibadwaita
Overview

Why consider Foliate?

Foliate is an open-source eBook reader for Linux. Built with GTK4, Libadwaita, and Foliate-js, it supports EPUB, Mobipocket, Kindle (AZW3), and Comic Book archives with customizable typography, annotations, and text-to-speech.

Guided learning

Learn Foliate by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Foliate

Foliate provides an elegant reading experience on Linux with dictionary lookups (Wiktionary), Wikipedia search, and e-reader pagination.

Installation via Flatpak

bash
1flatpak install flathub com.github.johnfactotum.Foliate

Foliate is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

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Foliate FAQs

Foliate is listed as a Media tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Foliate is listed under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Foliate is listed as an alternative to Apple Books. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.