# What is Suwayomi?

A free and open-source manga reader server that runs extensions built for [Tachiyomi](https://tachiyomi.org/).

Suwayomi is an independent Tachiyomi compatible software and is **not a Fork of** Tachiyomi.

Suwayomi-Server is highly multi-platform. Any platform that runs Java and/or has a modern browser can run it, including Windows, Linux, macOS, Chrome OS, etc.

## Here is a list of current features:

- Adding repositories for manga sources
- A library to save your mangas and categories to put them into
- Searching and browsing installed sources
Ability to download manga for offline reading
- Backup and restore support powered by Tachiyomi-compatible Backups
- Viewing latest updated chapters.