No signal event on file yet — status is unknown, not "quiet".
- first observed Kanon started keeping permanent history for this agent
| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | — | unknown | — |
| Self-hostable | 1 | inferred | — |
| Bring your own key | — | unknown | — |
| Autonomy level | — | unknown | — |
| Pricing model | — | unknown | — |
| Integrations | — | unknown | — |
“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.
It meets demand for high-quality, private, and low-latency manga translation by combining local processing with advanced neural cleanup and lightweight LLMs.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“Local-first translation engine in Rust”— description
FAQ
What is XianScan?
XianScan is a locally-run comic translation engine that extracts web manga, cleans dialogue boxes, and translates them into Chinese using on-device models without uploading data.
What does XianScan do?
Automatically extract, clean, and translate web comics into Chinese while keeping data private and local.
Why does XianScan matter?
It meets demand for high-quality, private, and low-latency manga translation by combining local processing with advanced neural cleanup and lightweight LLMs.
How much does XianScan cost?
Free + $8/mo (for cloud model access)
Is XianScan free?
Yes — XianScan has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free + $8/mo (for cloud model access)
Can I self-host XianScan?
Yes — XianScan can be self-hosted.
How popular is XianScan?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 0 upvotes (first indexed 2026-09-03).
What are the best XianScan alternatives?
Similar AI agents tracked by KanonAgent: langchain, ponytail, BIG, claude-mem, AEO Engine, autogen.