Glossary
Key terms and conventions frequently mentioned in Alethia documentation
Core Concepts
Host
A server that provides access to one or more sources. You connect to a host by entering its URL in the app. A single host can offer multiple sources.
Source
A content provider accessible through a host. Each source connects to a different library of titles (e.g., MangaDex, Batoto). Sources are what you search and browse for content.
Origin
When a title exists on multiple sources, each version is called an origin. You can add multiple origins to the same title in your library to access chapters from different sources.
Collection
A user-created group for organizing titles in your library. Examples: "Currently Reading", "Favorites", "Completed".
Reading
Chapter
A single installment of a series. Chapters contain one or more pages.
Scanlator
The group that translated and edited a chapter. Some sources show scanlator information, and you can filter chapters by scanlator.
Reading Mode/Reading Direction
The order pages are read:
- Left-to-right (LTR) — Western comics style
- Right-to-left (RTL) — Traditional manga style
- Vertical - Scroll up and down through pages in a paginated format
- Infinite - Infinite vertical scroll of all pages in a chapter without page breaks
Tracking
Tracker
An external service that tracks your reading progress (currently supports AniList, MyAnimeList).
Linked Title
A title in your library that's connected to an entry on a tracker. Progress syncs between Alethia and the tracker.
Technical
Preset
A predefined search filter provided by a source. Presets let you quickly browse categories like "Popular" or "Latest Updates".