Is EverReed developed by the Komga project?
No. Komga is an independent open-source project. EverReed simply connects to Komga through the OPDS standard Komga already publishes.
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EverReed field guide
A mobile companion for your Komga server
Komga is a self-hosted media server built for digital reading material. It runs on your own hardware, watches folders of files you already own, indexes them, and exposes the results to reading apps through an OPDS catalog. EverReed connects at that OPDS layer, browses your Komga library from a phone or tablet, and opens supported books in the built-in reader. Nothing about your Komga setup has to change: Komga keeps hosting, indexing, and serving your collection, and EverReed handles the reading side along with progress tracking, series intelligence, and recommendations grounded in your actual library. This page walks through what Komga is, why so many self-hosted setups end up choosing it, and how EverReed fits alongside it.
What you get
Designed around the way readers actually move.
What Komga is
Komga is an open-source, self-hosted media server built for digital reading collections. It runs on your own hardware, points at the folders where you keep your files, indexes what it finds, and gives you a modern web interface plus an OPDS catalog for other apps to consume.
Why readers use Komga
Komga is a common pick for readers who want to keep their library on their own hardware, watch folders they already organise, and expose that library to whichever reading app fits the device in their hand. It stays out of the way once configured and lets other apps do what they are best at.
OPDS compatibility
Komga publishes an OPDS catalog, which is how EverReed connects. That means no custom bridge and no proprietary API in the middle — just the same standard many other reading apps already support. Swapping either side later does not lock you out of your library.
Connecting Komga to EverReed
Get the OPDS URL from your Komga instance, add it as a personal library source in EverReed, and provide credentials if the server requires them. EverReed validates the URL, saves the connection, and the catalog shows up next to the rest of your library.
Reading supported books in EverReed
EPUB and PDF books served by Komga open in the built-in reader, the same one used for uploaded files. Typography controls, section-based pagination, in-book search, table of contents, and a dictionary are all available. Files continue to live on the Komga side; only reading state moves.
Organising and tracking your reading
Once your Komga library is connected, EverReed treats it as a first-class source: series tracking pulls from what you have read, the TBR helps you decide what to open next, and reading stats include time spent in those books. Highlights and progress live in your EverReed account.
Personal library access through EverReed
Your Komga catalog becomes part of a single reading surface: uploaded files, followed titles, and server-hosted books all show up together, share the same reader, and feed the same taste profile that powers recommendations.
Who this is for
Komga users who want a modern mobile reading companion without abandoning the self-hosted model Komga is designed for. If Komga is where your files live, EverReed is designed to be the app you spend time reading in.
Useful details
Frequently asked questions.
Do I need to enable anything in Komga first?
You need the OPDS URL that your Komga instance exposes, plus credentials if your server requires authentication. Refer to Komga's documentation for the exact configuration in your version.
Which files will actually open in the EverReed reader?
EPUB and PDF are the supported formats. Other formats that Komga may serve can appear in the catalog listing but will not open in EverReed's reader.
Is HTTPS required on my Komga instance?
Yes. EverReed only connects to OPDS URLs over HTTPS. If your Komga instance is HTTP-only, expose it through an HTTPS reverse proxy or tunnel before connecting.
Does EverReed store copies of my Komga files?
No. Books stream on demand from your Komga server. EverReed does not maintain a permanent mirror of the catalog.
Are reading progress and highlights written back to Komga?
No. Progress, bookmarks, notes, and highlights are stored in your EverReed account. Komga's data is not modified.
Can I still use Komga's web interface?
Yes. EverReed does not replace Komga's web reader or its admin tools. Keep using Komga for the parts you rely on it for.
Does connecting Komga change my catalog organisation?
No. Organising, tagging, and renaming remain a Komga responsibility. EverReed reflects whatever the OPDS catalog exposes.
Can Komga-served books contribute to my recommendations?
Yes. Books served by your Komga instance count as part of your library and feed into the taste profile the recommendation engine uses.
Does EverReed sell or supply books?
No. EverReed does not sell, host, or distribute ebook files. The files live on your Komga server.
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