# Kavita

> Reading server for comics, manga and books

Self-host your library and read in the browser.

- Source: https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita
- Homepage: http://www.kavitareader.com
- License: GPL-3.0
- Language: C#
- Stars: 11790
- Forks: 676
- Contributors: 261
- Last commit: 2026-10-02
- Latest release: v0.9.1.4 (2026-09-02)
- Purpose: Self-hosted apps, Media & photos
- Runs on: Docker / self-host
- For: Personal

## Worth score: 81/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 20/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 11/15
- Readiness: 15/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/Kareadita/Kavita
Updated: 2026-10-03