Speed Reader

A web-based speed reading application that helps users improve their reading speed and comprehension. The application supports plain text, PDF, and EPUB files, offering a distraction-free reading experience with customizable settings.

Features

• Multiple File Formats: Support for plain text, PDF, and EPUB files
• Customizable Reading Experience:
  • Adjustable words per minute (WPM) setting
  • Configurable word chunk size
  • Customizable font size and family
  • Adjustable content height
  • Multiple color themes
  • Progress bar customization
• Reading Controls:
  • Play/Pause functionality
  • Progress tracking
  • Chapter navigation for EPUB files
  • Rewind and skip controls
  • Keyboard shortcuts
• User Interface:
  • Clean, distraction-free design
  • Dark/Light theme support
  • Mobile-responsive layout
  • Context menu for quick actions
• Additional Features:
  • Reading history
  • Drag and drop file upload
  • Progress saving for EPUB books
  • Tooltips for better usability

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Space: Play/Pause reading
• ←/→: Skip words (hold for faster skipping)
• Enter: Start reading
• n, Backspace, Delete, Escape: Return to text input
• h: Show reading history
• s: Open settings
• 1-5: Quick select from reading history

Color Themes

The application includes several color themes to suit different reading preferences:

• Default
• Sepia
• High Contrast
• Blue Light Filter
• Mint
• Sunset
• Night Owl
• Coffee
• Ocean
• Forest
• Rose
• Lavender
• Terminal

Technical Details

• Built with vanilla JavaScript
• Uses EPUB.js for EPUB file handling
• PDF.js for PDF file processing
• DOMPurify for text sanitization
• Local storage for settings and progress persistence
• Responsive design with mobile support

Browser Support

The application is compatible with modern browsers that support:

• ES6+ JavaScript
• File API
• Local Storage
• CSS Variables
• SVG

File Size Limits

• Maximum file size: 10MB
• Supported file types:
  • Plain text (.txt)
  • PDF files (.pdf)
  • EPUB files (.epub)

Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies (if any)
3. Serve the application using a web server
4. Access the application through your web browser
5. Requires /speed-reader/add and /speed-reader/prev to add and provide up to 5 previous sample tests

Usage

1. Open the application in your web browser
2. Either:
   • Paste text directly into the input area
   • Drag and drop a file
   • Use the context menu to upload a file
3. Click "Start Reading" or press Enter
4. Adjust settings as needed
5. Use the controls to navigate through the text

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.