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Dev tools · September 17, 2022

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Lota – An online ePub reader with VS Code style

Previously when I wanted to learn languages by reading the original, I started looking for an EPUB reader. I wanted it to be 1. browser-based, so I could use my browser extensions 2. cross-platform, so I could read on different devices 3. able to read multiple books at the same time, so I don't have to open multiple windows Unfortunately, I didn't find it. As a developer, I really like the flexible layout and power of VS Code, so I tried to combine its design concept with EPUB reader, and Lota was born.

Lota – An online ePub reader with VS Code style launched on September 17, 2022 with 88 votes, #457 of 3,464 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.

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Lota is a browser-based EPUB reader designed for reading multiple books simultaneously across different devices. Built with a flexible layout inspired by VS Code, it allows users to arrange reading panels side-by-side and integrate browser extensions while reading. The tool is particularly useful for language learners who want to read original texts with the ability to customize their reading environment across platforms without managing multiple windows.

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