| Build | Stable | Preview | Support Server | |-------|----------|---------|---------| | ![CI](https://github.com/Suwayomi/Tachidesk/actions/workflows/build_push.yml/badge.svg) | [![stable release](https://img.shields.io/github/release/Suwayomi/Tachidesk.svg?maxAge=3600&label=download)](https://github.com/Suwayomi/Tachidesk/releases) | [![preview](https://img.shields.io/badge/dynamic/json?url=https://github.com/Suwayomi/Tachidesk-preview/raw/main/index.json&label=download&query=$.latest&color=blue)](https://github.com/Suwayomi/Tachidesk-preview/releases/latest) | [![Discord](https://img.shields.io/discord/801021177333940224.svg?label=discord&labelColor=7289da&color=2c2f33&style=flat)](https://discord.gg/DDZdqZWaHA) | # What is Tachidesk? drawing A free and open source manga reader server that runs extensions built for [Tachiyomi](https://tachiyomi.org/). Tachidesk is an independent Tachiyomi compatible software and is **not a Fork of** Tachiyomi. Tachidesk-Server is as multi-platform as you can get. Any platform that runs java and/or has a modern browser can run it. This includes Windows, Linux, macOS, chrome OS, etc. Follow [Downloading and Running the app](#downloading-and-running-the-app) for installation instructions. Ability to read and write Tachiyomi compatible backups and syncing is a planned feature. # Tachidesk-Server is a server app! You may not want to Download Tachidesk-Server directly. Yes, you need a client/user interface app as a front-end for Tachidesk-Server, if you Directly Download Tachidesk-Server you'll get a bundled version of [Tachidesk-WebUI](https://github.com/Suwayomi/Tachidesk-WebUI) with it. Here's a list of known clients/user interfaces for Tachidesk-Server: - [Tachidesk-JUI](https://github.com/Suwayomi/Tachidesk-JUI): The "official" front-end for Tachidesk-Server, A native desktop Application. - [Tachidesk-WebUI](https://github.com/Suwayomi/Tachidesk-WebUI): The web/electrion front-end that Tachidesk-Server is traditionally shipped with. - [Tachidesk-qtui](https://github.com/Suwayomi/Tachidesk-qtui): A C++/Qt front-end for mobile devices(Android/linux), in super early stage of development. - [Equinox](https://github.com/Suwayomi/Equinox): A web user interface made with Vue.js, in super early stage of development. ## Is this application usable? Should I test it? Here is a list of current features: - From Tachiyomi - Installing and executing Tachiyomi's Extensions, So you'll get the same sources - A library to save your mangas and categories to put them into - Searching and browsing installed sources - Ability to download Manga for offline read - Backup and restore support powered by Tachiyomi Backups - From Aniyomi - Installing and executing Aniyomi's Extensions - Searching and browsing installed sources. - Viewing an anime and it's episodes **Note:** These are capabilities of Tachidesk-Server, the actual working support is provided by each front-end app, checkout their respective readme for more info. **Note:** Tachidesk-Server is alpha software and can break rarely and/or with each update. See [Troubleshooting](https://github.com/Suwayomi/Tachidesk-Server/wiki/Troubleshooting) if it happens. # Downloading and Running the app ## General Requirements In order to use the app effectively you need the following: - The jar release of Tachideesk-Server - The Java Runtime Environment(JRE) 8 or newer (included in bundle releases) - A Modern Browser like Google Chrome, Firefox, etc. - ElectronJS (optional) (included in bundle releases) - An internet connection (when you want to use online features) ## Using the jar release directly Download the latest `.jar` release from [the releases section](https://github.com/Suwayomi/Tachidesk-Server/releases) or a preview jar build from [the preview repository](https://github.com/Suwayomi/Tachidesk-preview/releases). Make sure you have The Java Runtime Environment installed on your system, Double click on the jar file or run `java -jar Tachidesk-vX.Y.Z-rxxx.jar` (or `java -jar Tachidesk-latest.jar` if you have the latest preview) from a Terminal/Command Prompt window to run the app which will open a new browser window automatically. Also the System Tray Icon is your friend if you need to open the browser window again or close Tachidesk. ## Using Operating System Specific Bundles To facilitate the use of Tachidesk we provide bundle releases that include The Java Runtime Environment, ElectronJS and 3 Tachidesk Launcher Scripts. #### Launcher Scripts - `Tachidesk Electron Launcher`: Launches Tachidesk inside Electron as a desktop applicaton - `Tachidesk Browser Launcher`: Launches Tachidesk in a browser window - `Tachidesk Debug Launcher`: Launches Tachidesk with debug logs attached. If Tachidesk doesn't work for you, running this can give you insight into why. **Node:** Linux launcher scripts are named a bit differently but work the same. ### Windows Download the latest `win32`(Windows 32-bit) or `win64`(Windows 64-bit) release from [the releases section](https://github.com/Suwayomi/Tachidesk/releases) or a preview one from [the preview repository](https://github.com/Suwayomi/Tachidesk-preview/releases). Unzip the downloaded file and double click on one of the launcher scripts. ### macOS Download the latest `macOS-x64`(older macOS systems) or `macOS-arm64`(Apple M1) release from [the releases section](https://github.com/Suwayomi/Tachidesk/releases) or a preview one from [the preview repository](https://github.com/Suwayomi/Tachidesk-preview/releases). Unzip the downloaded file and double click on one of the launcher scripts. ### GNU/Linux Download the latest `linux-x64`(x86_64) release from [the releases section](https://github.com/Suwayomi/Tachidesk/releases) or a preview one from [the preview repository](https://github.com/Suwayomi/Tachidesk-preview/releases). `tar xvf` the downloaded file and double click on one of the launcher scripts or run them using the terminal. ## Other methods of getting Tachidesk ### Arch Linux You can install Tachidesk from the AUR ``` yay -S tachidesk ``` ### Docker Check our Official Docker release [Tachidesk Container](https://github.com/orgs/Suwayomi/packages/container/package/tachidesk) for running Tachidesk Server in a docker container. Source code for our container is available at [docker-tachidesk](https://github.com/Suwayomi/docker-tachidesk). By default the server will be running on http://localhost:4567 open this url in your browser. Install from the command line: ``` $ docker pull ghcr.io/suwayomi/tachidesk ``` Run Container from the command line: ``` $ docker run -p 4567:4567 ghcr.io/suwayomi/tachidesk ``` ### Using Tachidesk Remotely You can run Tachidesk on your computer or a server and connect to it remotely through the web interface with a web browser on any device including a mobile or tablet or even your smart TV!, this method of using Tachidesk is only recommended if you are a power user and know what you are doing. ## Troubleshooting and Support See [this troubleshooting wiki page](https://github.com/Suwayomi/Tachidesk/wiki/Troubleshooting). ## Contributing and Technical info See [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md). ## Credit This project is a spiritual successor of [TachiWeb-Server](https://github.com/Tachiweb/TachiWeb-server), Many of the ideas and the groundwork adopted in this project comes from TachiWeb. The `AndroidCompat` module was originally developed by [@null-dev](https://github.com/null-dev) for [TachiWeb-Server](https://github.com/Tachiweb/TachiWeb-server) and is licensed under `Apache License Version 2.0` and `Copyright 2019 Andy Bao and contributors`. Parts of [tachiyomi](https://github.com/tachiyomiorg/tachiyomi) is adopted into this codebase, also licensed under `Apache License Version 2.0` and `Copyright 2015 Javier Tomás`. You can obtain a copy of `Apache License Version 2.0` from http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Changes to both codebases is licensed under `MPL v. 2.0` as the rest of this project. ## License Copyright (C) Contributors to the Suwayomi project This Source Code Form is subject to the terms of the Mozilla Public License, v. 2.0. If a copy of the MPL was not distributed with this file, You can obtain one at http://mozilla.org/MPL/2.0/.