Gospel Library Like Application for Linux

(I'm pretty sure this is an appropriate place to post this)
OpenGospel is an Open Source, Gospel Library like application for Linux. I had the idea when I looked at the thread here.

The Goal
A way to read the scriptures on Linux that:

* Is distraction free
* Fast
* Themable
* Offline**
* Syncs with your LDS Account**

Current Status

* No custom themes yet, but a Night Mode is available
* Not yet fully offline, only First Nephi can be read offline for now
* The LDS Account Syncing is highly unlikely to happen

The source code and project is on Github. Thoughts?

Any idea if it'll run on Mac?

I haven't tested it, but it could possibly work. It doesn't sound like it would be easy for the average user however.

Hi!

I'm a software test engineer for the embedded system if there is any way I can help you with your project.

We could use raspberry pi, to read the gospel.

I'm on Debian and would like to help make this a reality if possible.

I am on Ubuntu and I would like to have this app as well available. I am able to test if it is necessary.

I'm also on Ubuntu and would love to help develop the project. Why do you say that LDS account syncing is highly unlikely?

Mint & RasPiOS - Ditto.

Yes please! Lets bring the full gospel library app experience to Linux. I am a software developer and would be happy to help as well.

Very open source mileux. I am running Ubuntu and Mobian Phosh (phone shell). I'll try running it.
Let's go!!!
Nate

I haven't updated this project in YEARS now. I now have a little more experience than I did nearly a decade ago; it seems like there is still interest that comes every now and again. It gets way too much interest for me to ignore it. For everyone that lurks on this project, what direction should I take it?

1) Continue with a simple web-based plugin renderer application
2) Make a Linux mobile friendly application
3) Attempt a more "native" approach that uses something lighter that a whole web renderer for desktop
4) Other use case???

What should make this stand out over just using the church website? Most of the Gospel Library features exist on the website now, which was not the case when I started the project nearly a decade ago.

Again, thanks for all the enthusiasm and support over the years everyone.

Your original goal resonates with me: "A way to read the scriptures on Linux that:"

* Is distraction free
* Fast
* Themable
* Offline**
* Syncs with your LDS Account**

Of these, I rank them in the following order:

1. Syncs with LDS Account
2. Offline
3. Fast

Theme able and distraction free aren't important to me.

I understand syncing with Church account is unlikely, but it's still my #1 feature for something like this.

I ran linux as my primary operating system for 10+ years; not currently, but I did help my wife install Mint Linux LTS on a 2011 iMac last week for our date night...

The way you asked the question about which direction to take things is, to me, technical details about implementation rather than focusing on what IS this and what is this NOT. I believe (pun intended) if you focus on the user's experience first, then the choice of how to build it will become clear.

I'm glad the discussion is open again, and I look forward to reading others' replies.

Happy coding!