lue

What it does

An eBook and document reader for the command line that blends reading with listening: synchronised word highlighting as the TTS speaks, smooth auto-scroll, chapter navigation and saved position, across EPUB, PDF, TXT and more. The TTS layer is modular and multilingual — pick a local engine and the text stays put, pick a hosted one and it doesn't. Terminal-native, so it isn't a replacement for a normal reading app. GPL-3.0.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultySome setup needed
• Command lineRequired
• API keyNot required
• Sends data onlineYes

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

lue FAQ

Is lue free?

Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use lue?

It needs the command line. If you are not comfortable typing commands, expect to get stuck during setup.

Does lue work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use lue commercially?

The licence is GPL-3.0. Using it commercially is fine, but if you distribute something built on it you may be required to release that under the same licence. Keep it internal, or check before distributing.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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