fast_reader

Machine that aims to speed up your reading. A cross-platform RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) speed-reading desktop application built with Go and Wails.

Features

• RSVP speed reading
• Adjustable reading speed (100–1000 WPM)
• Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlighting
• Text input and demo text
• Playback controls
• Reading progress indicator
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Cross-platform desktop support

Tech Stack

• Go
• Wails v2
• TypeScript
• Vite

Prerequisites

• Go 1.24+
• Node.js 22+
• npm
• Wails CLI v2

For Linux development, install the Wails system dependencies: https://wails.io/docs/gettingstarted/installation

Getting Started

Install Wails:

go install github.com/wailsapp/wails/v2/cmd/wails@v2.10.2

Install project dependencies:

make install

Start development mode:

make dev

Build the desktop application:

make build

Run Go tests:

make test

Docker

Build and test the Linux application in Docker:

docker build --target go-builder -t fast_reader-ci .

Export the Linux binary:

make docker-build

Note: Docker builds a Linux binary. Windows and macOS builds should be performed on their respective operating systems or through dedicated cross-platform build runners.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Key	Action
Space	Play / Pause
←	Previous word
→	Next word
R	Reset
Escape	Pause

Project Structure

app/                 Wails application bindings
internal/reader/      RSVP reader engine
frontend/             TypeScript UI
build/                Wails build artifacts

License

MIT