ReadBridge is an AI-powered reading assistant designed for language learners, promoting immersion and contextual understanding through the "n+1" comprehensible input method. It offers a distraction-free interface for engaging with texts in the target language, reducing reliance on native language translations.

How It Works

ReadBridge facilitates language acquisition by presenting texts with minimal unknown words, adhering to Krashen's Comprehensible Input Hypothesis. It uses AI to provide in-target-language explanations for vocabulary and grammar, allowing learners to maintain immersion and focus on meaning. Users can customize AI prompts and assistance levels to match their proficiency, fostering natural language acquisition through repeated exposure in context.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Web Version: Clone the repository, run npm install, then npm run dev. Access via http://localhost:3000.
• Desktop Version: Requires Tauri v2 setup. Install dependencies and build with npm run tauri dev.
• Prerequisites: Node.js, npm.
• AI Providers: Supports OpenAI and other providers (requires API keys).
• Resources: Local storage for API keys.

Highlighted Details

• AI-driven explanations in the target language for immersion.
• Customizable AI prompts and assistance levels based on proficiency.
• Distraction-free interface for focused reading.
• Cross-platform availability (web and desktop via Tauri).

Maintenance & Community

Contributions are welcome via Pull Requests. Links to community channels or roadmaps are not specified in the README.

Licensing & Compatibility

Licensed under the MIT License. This license is permissive and generally compatible with commercial and closed-source applications.

Limitations & Caveats

The effectiveness relies heavily on user-configured AI prompts and the quality of AI responses. Setup for the desktop version requires familiarity with Tauri. Specific AI provider integrations and their associated costs are not detailed.