📖 Book Companion

Support & Help

Getting Started

🚀 Quick Start Guide

  1. Add Your First Book: Tap the + button to search and add books
  2. Set Your Progress: Select which chapter you're currently on
  3. Generate Summary: Tap "Generate Summary" to get AI-powered recaps
  4. View Characters: Explore character profiles as they appear in the story

⚙️ AI Mode Setup

To use AI-powered summaries and character profiles:

  1. Open Settings (gear icon)
  2. Toggle AI Mode ON
  3. Enter your Anthropic API key when prompted
  4. Generate summaries for any book!

Need an API key? Sign up at console.anthropic.com (free trial available)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I get an API key?

A: Visit console.anthropic.com, create a free account, and generate an API key. New users get $5 in free credits to start!

Q: Can I use the app without an API key?

A: Yes! You can track your reading progress, manage your library, and use all organizational features without AI Mode. AI features (summaries and characters) require an API key.

Q: How much do AI features cost?

A: AI features use pay-as-you-go pricing through Anthropic. A typical summary costs less than $0.01. The app itself is completely free!

Q: Is my reading data private?

A: Absolutely! All your books and progress are stored locally on your device. We don't collect or store any of your reading data on our servers.

Q: Can I change the summary language?

A: Yes! In Book Details → Settings, you can choose English, Hindi, or Marathi for your summaries.

Q: What if the summary isn't accurate?

A: Tap "Regenerate Summary" to get a fresh version. The AI analyzes the book each time, so results may vary slightly.

Q: Can I export or share summaries?

A: Yes! Tap the share button (📤) in the summary view to export via Messages, Mail, Notes, or any other app.

Q: The app crashes when generating summaries. What should I do?

A: Try these steps:

  • Check your internet connection
  • Verify your API key is correct in Settings
  • Restart the app
  • If the issue persists, contact support below

Q: Can I sync across devices?

A: Currently, data is stored locally on each device. Cloud sync is planned for a future update!

Troubleshooting

🔧 Common Issues

Summary generation fails:

Book covers not loading:

Text-to-speech not working:

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Book Companion v1.0

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