AO3 Client

A feature-rich Android client for Archive of Our Own (AO3), designed for a seamless browsing, downloading, and reading experience.

Features

• Integrated AO3 Browser: Browse the Archive with a built-in WebView that supports navigation, cookie management, and session persistence.
• Direct Downloads: Intercepts EPUB downloads from AO3 and saves them directly to your local library.
• Smart Library Organization:
  • Automatically organizes your downloaded works into folders by Author.
  • Recognizes Series information from EPUB metadata and organizes works into subfolders for each series.
  • Cleans and formats file/folder names for better compatibility.
• Built-in EPUB Reader:
  • Custom reader optimized for fanfiction.
  • Dark mode by default for comfortable reading.
  • Remembers your scroll position for every work.
• Offline Mode: A dedicated toggle to browse your downloaded library without an internet connection.
• Library Management:
  • Search through your downloaded works.
  • Sort by Name, Date, or File Size.
  • Move, delete, and manually manage your files.
• State Persistence: The app remembers where you left off, including your last visited URL and the last book you were reading.

Tech Stack

• Language: Kotlin
• UI Framework: Jetpack Compose
• Navigation: Compose Navigation
• EPUB Engine: epublib
• Design System: Material 3

Installation

Method 1: Direct APK (Recommended for users)

1. Download the latest app-release.apk (or app-debug.apk for testing).
2. Transfer the file to your Android device.
3. Open the file on your device to install.
   • Note: You may need to enable "Install from Unknown Sources" in your device settings.

Method 2: Build from Source (For developers)

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/sNice1211/AO3client.git
   

2. Open the project in Android Studio.
3. Build and run the app on your device or emulator.

Usage

1. Browsing: Use the 'Browse' tab to find your favorite fics on AO3.
2. Downloading: Tap the 'Download' button on any AO3 work page and select 'EPUB'. The app will handle the rest.
3. Organizing: Go to the 'Downloads' tab and tap the 'Magic Wand' (Organize) icon to automatically sort your files by author and series.
4. Reading: Simply tap on any downloaded work in your library to open the internal reader.

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.

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Disclaimer: This is an unofficial client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Organization for Transformative Works (OTW) or Archive of Our Own.