Quick answer
Access public domain and freely licensed works from the Wikisource project.
Wikisource Reader is an Android app to read public domain and freely licensed works from the Wikisource project. The catalogue of books is fetched from an API. The app is built upon the Myne app with the Reader interface from Readium. Development is supported by the Centre for Internet and Society.
Features
The following features are currently functional:
- Explore works: Browse through a list of works which are completely proofread or validated.
- Filtering works: Filter based on the language or genre of your choice.
- Search: Search for books by title or author.
- Downloading books: Download books to your local device for offline access.
- Share links: Share links to the Wikisource page of each book.
- Manage local library: Read, delete, and track completion percentage of books in your local library.
- Customization options: Change font size, look up words, and access a dictionary.
- Dark and Light mode: Switch between dark and light themes for comfortable reading.
- Localization support: Use the app in multiple languages.
External Links
- Website: https://cis-india.github.io/wikisource-reader-app
- Meta Wiki page: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikisource_reader_app
- Phabricator issue tracker: https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/project/board/8233/query/all/
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How to install
- Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
- Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
- Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
- If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.
Data safety
- Every file is checked against its published SHA-256 before it is listed.
- Files are scanned for malware on every update.
- The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
- Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wikisource Reader?
Access public domain and freely licensed works from the Wikisource project.
Who develops Wikisource Reader?
Wikisource Reader is developed by Centre for Internet and Society - India.
Which Android version does Wikisource Reader require?
Wikisource Reader requires Android API 26 or later.
What is the current version of Wikisource Reader?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 1.4.5.
Which license does Wikisource Reader use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists Apache-2.0.
Where is the source code for Wikisource Reader?
https://github.com/cis-india/Wikisource-Reader
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