A command line tool to convert TXT text to ePub and Mobi eBooks
Publisher’s description
What is kaf-cli?
kaf-cli is an e-book reader program for Windows from YSTYLE. It ranks 44th by popularity among e-book readers in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.3.16, released on May 29, 2026. 21 versions are listed since December 11, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 6.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ystyle/kaf-cli) has 1,040 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .txt. Similar programs include calibre, SumatraPDF and Sigil.
Project description on GitHub: “把txt文本转成epub和mobi电子书的命令行工具(原TmdTextEpub)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 6.1 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: kaf-cli is an e-book reader tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is kaf-cli safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
4D35337DC59910DD8DEA799A8376542B3FA4BB1999DE8133893651455217A2BB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the ystyle/kaf-cli repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared9
- Code review0
- Actively maintained0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Security policy0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 21 versions ›21 versions over 3 years · about 6.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3.16Latest | May 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.15 | April 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.14 | January 10, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.13 | June 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.11 | May 1, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.10 | April 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.9 | April 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.8 | April 25, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id YSTYLE.kaf-cli -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- YSTYLE
- Category
- E-book readers
- Licence
- MulanPSL-1.0
- Source code
- github.com/ystyle/kaf-cli
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.3.16
- Released
- May 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 31, 2023
- Versions listed
- 21
- Updates / year
- 6.1
- GitHub stars
- 1,040
- GitHub forks
- 74
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- YSTYLE.kaf-cli
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is kaf-cli safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install kaf-cli with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does kaf-cli run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of kaf-cli?
The versions page lists all 21 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 11, 2022.
Can I use kaf-cli without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to kaf-cli?
calibre, SumatraPDF, Sigil, Kindle Comic Converter and BlueGriffon. The alternatives page compares them.
