bk ☆
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Description:
Terminal EPUB Reader
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.6.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: epub reader terminal cli books
Install: brew install bk
About:
bk is a terminal-based EPUB reader designed for efficient reading of e-books directly in the command line. It provides a clean, distraction-free interface that parses and displays EPUB content with proper formatting. The tool is lightweight and ideal for users who want to read documentation or books without leaving their terminal environment.
Key Features:
  • Terminal-native interface for distraction-free reading
  • Supports EPUB format with proper text rendering
  • Keyboard-driven navigation and controls
  • Lightweight and fast performance
Use Cases:
  • Reading technical documentation or books in EPUB format while working in the terminal
  • Accessing e-books on remote servers or headless systems without GUI
Alternatives:
  • pandoc – Can convert EPUB to text but is not an interactive reader
  • fbreader – Graphical EPUB reader requiring X11/GUI environment
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, sonoma, ventura, monterey, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 7:09pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 1a2d272a
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