Layendanimator

• A free and open-source anime watching desktop application for Windows and macOS
• Built with SvelteKit and Tauri frameworks
• Key features:
  • Ad-free experience with no logins required
  • Clean UI with dark/light/custom themes
  • Picture-in-Picture playback mode
  • Episode download capability for offline viewing
  • Discord Rich Presence integration
  • Notifications for new episodes (when app is open)
  • Playback history with auto-resume
• Planned features:
  • Chromecast/Google Cast support
  • Custom anime sources
  • Custom anime lists (favorites, watchlists)
• Target audience: Anime fans who want a clean, ad-free desktop viewing experience
• Currently supports Windows and macOS (Linux support planned but currently problematic)
• Svelte is used prominently as the frontend framework
• Inspired by projects like NineAnimator and Consumet API