What is this?
Venera is a comic reader app for reading local comics as well as comics from online sources. You can also manage favorites, download comics, and view comments, tags and other comic info.
Is it a phone app, or does it run on desktop too?
It runs on both: Android and iOS on mobile, plus Windows, macOS and Linux on desktop, all built from one Flutter codebase.
Is the project still being maintained?
No — the repo is archived. The author stopped maintenance due to limited time and energy and invites people to fork the project.
Can I read comics without an internet connection?
Yes. You can read local comic files directly, and comics you download from sources also work offline.
Where do the comics come from — do I have to add sources myself?
Network comics come through sources, which are written in JavaScript. The README's Comic Source doc explains how to create your own source; a source can also provide comments, tags and login support.
What can I do besides reading?
You can manage favorite comics, download them, view comments, tags and other comic information, and log in to comment and rate — wherever the source supports it.
Does it have a headless mode?
Yes, the README mentions a headless mode and links to a separate Headless Doc, but it doesn't describe what the mode does in the README itself.
Can manga tags be shown in Chinese?
Yes — the Chinese translation of manga tags is provided by the EhTagTranslation project, which the README credits in its thanks section.
What are similar projects?
Venera-Next, mangayomi, mihon, fqapp, Ehviewer_CN_SXJ, gsy_github_app_flutter, spotube, SpotiFLAC-Mobile
Which topics is it in?
manga-reader, comics-reader, reader, dart, ios-app, flutter, downloader, android-app, macos-app, app, windows-app, mobile-app