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vellum · v4.1.7,41700 • auto-updates
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Ebook creation software
brew install --cask vellum 27
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Install trend
Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (Apache-2.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v4.1.7,417002d ago4.1.6,41600→4.1.7,41700
10d ago4.1.5,41500→4.1.6,41600
1mo ago4.1.4,41400→4.1.5,41500
3mo ago4.1.3,41300→4.1.4,41400
5mo ago4.1.2,41200→4.1.3,41300
5mo ago4.0.3,40301→4.1.2,41200
Review
Mar 11, 2026Vellum is a unique ebook creation tool that allows users to build interactive lists of nonfiction books reviewed by academics, making it ideal for researchers, educators, and content creators who value peer-reviewed content.
Creates interactive ebooks featuring nonfiction books reviewed by academics.
Maturity: The project has moderate health with a decent GitHub presence but some open issues and limited recent activity.
Community: Vellum has garnered attention on Hacker News, particularly for its interactive list feature and as a developer platform for LLM apps, indicating a niche but engaged community interest.
Pros
- + Unique approach to ebook creation with academic reviews
- + Developer platform for LLM applications
- + Interactive and engaging content capabilities
Cons
- - Technical complexity due to Go language and FST library
- - Performance issues reported in the GitHub issues
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown