# Koharu (open-source media player)

> Koharu is a free, open-source media player for Windows, macOS and Linux. AI-powered manga translator, written in Rust. It has 5,750 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at koharu-rs/koharu.

Koharu introduces a local-first workflow for manga translation, utilizing the power of ML to automate the process. It combines the capabilities of object detection, OCR, inpainting, and LLMs to create a seamless translation experience.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/koharu-rs/koharu |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 5,750 |
| License | Apache-2.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | Rust |
| Website | https://koharu.rs |
| Official | yes (published by the project behind the app) |
| Category | Media players |
| Latest release | 0.83.5 (Sep 22, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 5, 2026 |

## Install

### Homebrew (macOS)

```sh
brew install --cask koharu
```

Package page: https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/koharu

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