Offline xkcd reader I created

[u/KelenArgosi]

I have created this offline xkcd reader, and I wanted to share it. It's an HTML viewer containing all the comics in high resolution and an interface. This means that it's a single file (430mb) that can be opened on any device to run in a browser, and it will show as something similar to the original website.

This works anywhere offline, you just need a browser installed !

The viewer has integrated search function, random and next buttons, and was designed to be as close as possible to the website (though an older version maybe). The alt-text appears when hovering. Support for mobile is also integrated, with the alt-text showing beneath (see fourth image).

I hope Randall Munroe doesn't object to this (as far as I know he doesn't profit from the website).

If you have any suggestions for improvements, please share them, and I'll be happy to add them in !

Download link : https://limewire.com/d/u2JFM#w2gGsm7kaE

[u/12edDawn]

My brother in christ do you know how long it's been since I clicked on a limewire link?

[u/Ivebeenfurthereven → u/12edDawn]

TIL https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LimeWire

In December 2025, it acquired the file sharing website filetransfer.io, and began offering cloud-based file sharing services.[56]

judging by the rest of their 2020s activity (NFTs, generative AI, buying the Fyre Festival brand...) I guess they're still as shady as ever

I really don't know why you'd use that rather than torrents.

[u/jigarthanda-paal]

Omg a limewire link in big 2026

[u/nord47 → u/jigarthanda-paal]

that brings back memories

[u/ddadopt]

I have to imagine this violates at least the spirit of rule 1 of the sub.

[u/No-Specialist611 → u/ddadopt]

I don't see how that seems intended for posts that are explicitly posting comics. This is just a cool project that's being shared and the images are part of that project. And if your talking about the screenshots of the xkcd comics I guess maybe but that's only there to demo the project not really for the purpose of sharing those comics.

[u/duckvimes_ → u/ddadopt]

It does not. The rule is about people who download the comic image and upload it to Reddit instead of linking to xkcd directly.

[u/ddadopt → u/duckvimes_]

Thanks for the clarification

[u/KelenArgosi → u/ddadopt]

Possibly, but I hope not

[u/Maolam10 → u/KelenArgosi]

Mods, twist his balls

[u/mcduff13 → u/KelenArgosi]

Well, there is an ad for the xkcd store on the site. Along with links to his other projects.

[u/KelenArgosi → u/mcduff13]

Well, the official website also says :

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.5 License.
This means you're free to copy and share these comics (but not to sell them). More details.

[u/mcduff13 → u/KelenArgosi]

Definitely legal, but the question was if it violated the subs rule.

[u/Merry-Lane → u/KelenArgosi]

It totally should

[u/Additional-Sky-7436]

I once saw a very detailed Blare Witch theory that walked through the entire show scene by scene showing how the entire story was orchestrated by the boys to murder the girl.

[u/KelenArgosi → u/Additional-Sky-7436]

Yeah, I know that one. I think that they also wanted to rape her. But this is not the right sub for this discussion

[u/VoxelRoguery]

finally, the Unofficial Homestuck xkcd Collection

[u/multigrain_panther]

This is so awesome. Do you have it available on any other form than a limewire link? Google Drive, Dropbox etc?

[u/KelenArgosi → u/multigrain_panther]

Sure, here it is : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZnVeONqT99ULvP0Q2v7cObmY3D3s1SeW/view?usp=drivesdk

[u/multigrain_panther → u/KelenArgosi]

May your pillows stay cold on both sides forever!

[u/KelenArgosi → u/multigrain_panther]

Thank you, nobody has ever told me anything that nice !