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monkeyread
A free speed-reading app with monkeytype’s vibe
3 followers
A free speed-reading app with monkeytype’s vibe
3 followers
monkeyread is a free RSVP speed-reading app. Paste text or import a PDF/EPUB/book, pick your speed, and words flash one at a time with a highlighted focus letter. No account needed : everything stays in your browser. Built with Next.js + shadcn/ui.
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I built monkeyread because I spend too much time on monkeytype and wanted that same clean, distraction-free UI, but for reading instead of typing.
It uses RSVP (rapid serial visual presentation): words appear one at a time in a fixed spot, so your eyes don’t move around the page. That’s mostly what limits reading speed, not comprehension.
Highlights:
Import PDF, EPUB or TXT, or just paste text
Adjustable speed, 1-3 words at a time
Focus mode, 5 themes
Everything runs client-side — no account required
Open source, MIT licensed: https://github.com/damien-mathieu1/monkeyread
Would love feedback, especially on reading speed defaults and what formats/features you’d want next.