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Thorium Reader for Mac

Epub reader

Quick answer: Thorium Reader is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask thorium. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 159 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Thorium Reader is

Thorium Reader is a utility for macOS: epub reader.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://www.edrlab.org/software/thorium-reader/.

How to install Thorium Reader

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask thorium.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Thorium Reader on Mac?

Run brew install --cask thorium in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Thorium Reader open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (edrlab/thorium-reader), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Thorium Reader run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Thorium Reader?

It was installed 159 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2751 in this catalogue.

What version of Thorium Reader is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.5.1.