Use case
Public-domain ebooks
Archive.org holds the scan. Kahana is where you curate a hub around a work you are allowed to share: cover, notes, and a place to read with other people.
How it works
- Paste an Archive.org URL when redistribution is allowed
- Add notes and a reading path
- List on Library or keep it private
- Confirm content rights before you monetize
Public domain and open licenses are not the same as “the file is easy to download.” Read Content rights.
Features
Internet Archive import
Paste an archive.org URL and Kahana fetches the PDF into your hub when the rights allow.
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Hubs
A hub is a curated place for files, notes, links, and collaborators. It starts private.
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Library
Search and browse public hubs, authors, and clubs. Filter by topic, free or paid, and more.
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Who it is for
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