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A sidecar file format for comic panel geometry

11 starsPython

cbxy – A format for creating guided comic experiences

by nawazgafar·Jul 20, 2026·11 points·3 comments

AI Analysis

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Standardized sidecar format finally solves guided view for comics without altering original files.

Strengths
  • Normalized coordinate system ensures panel geometry survives image resizing across devices.
  • Hybrid detection engine switches between OpenCV and ML based on layout complexity automatically.
  • Decouples metadata from images, allowing existing CBZ archives to gain guided features instantly.
Weaknesses
  • Adoption depends on reader apps implementing the spec, creating a chicken-and-egg problem.
  • ML detection requires downloading external YOLO weights, adding friction to initial setup.
Category
Target Audience

Comic developers, digital archivists, and accessibility tool builders

Similar To

CBZ · EPUB Fixed Layout · Kindle Panel View

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