Kindle Modding Tools & Resources

Kindle mod store that installs KOReader, scriptlets, and tweaks directly from kindle no manual USB transfer necessary.

Free, open-source e-book reader that has better battery life, and better customization than the default kindle ui reader. It is the first mod you should install after jailbreaking.

Simple shortcuts that allow you to launch you kindle mods directly from a clean booklets on your kindle ui.

Install and launch KUAL without MRPI while keeping a polished booklet icon.

Terminal for jailbroken Kindles. Critical to install even if you never use it because so many other mods rely on it.

Removes lock screen ads and Enables KOReader custom screensavers.

One-tap scriptlet that shows whether OTA updates are blocked.

Block Amazon some tracking, Kindle Store, and UI ads via KUAL extension.

Removes cache ads from your Kindle UI

Every KOReader plugin I could find and consider useful.

Send Kindle highlights and screenshots to your Telegram account via @bookshotsbot.

Live weather forecasts inside KOReader

Fullscreen clock widget (time & date)

KOReader library view that greatly improves the default koreader file browsing experience. Optimized for mosaic mode.

Replace KOReader's interface with hand-drawn icons and handwriting UI font.

KOReader Time Block limits when children can read in KOReader with customizable reading windows.

Every KOReader user patch I could find and consider useful.

Display upcoming calendar events on your Kindle's sleep screen with this KOReader patch. Works with any ICS calendar feed.

Fiction-style page header with per-book configuration—designed to complement Project: Title's typography.

Replace KOReader's interface with hand-drawn icons and handwriting UI font.

Manage and organize EPUB book links with a dedicated tool for KOReader users.

Automatically launch KOReader on Kindle startup instead of the default reader.

Play classic Tetris in the terminal on hardfloat-firmware Kindles. Lightweight—no emulator needed.

Touch-friendly ports of Gnome Chess and Minesweeper. Smooth, responsive gameplay on e-ink.

Strategy board game

Wordle for Kindle

Simple TicTacToe extension launched from KUAL. Install and play quick matches on your Kindle.

Classic 9×9 Sudoku for Kindle. Tap a cell and use on-screen number buttons across multiple difficulties.

Combine tiles to reach 2048 using arrow-button controls.

Non-functional version of snake for kindle.

Hangman for kindle.

Connect 4 for kindle.

Fun mind game. Move disks between pegs—one at a time, never larger on smaller.

Play as an AI programmed to produce paperclips in this addictive incremental game.

Battleship port for Kindle

Modern Game Boy emulator for Kindle with advanced features, multi-touch support, and improved performance.

Original Game Boy emulator for Kindle. Recommended for older or softfloat Kindles.

Play Z-Machine, Glulx, TADS, and other interactive fiction formats on Kindle with dedicated HF and SF builds.

Bluetooth audio player for music, audiobooks, and internet streams. Supports many popular formats (WAV, MP3, FLAC, OGG, and more). Both softfloat (SF) and hardfloat (HF) versions available.

Proof-of-concept that pairs gmplay video with SoX audio on HF Kindles. Demo media not synced; use matching files for proper sync.

Minimal drawing app for Kindle. Tap-based modes for dots, lines, and curves.

Game Boy drawing app (ROM) optimized for Kindle display. Run the ROM via gameboy emulator to draw.

Tool to download interactive fiction games from IFDB for HF Kindles.

Desktop-grade editor for HF Kindles.

Spaced-repetition flashcard app for Kindle.

Notes and reminders app for Kindle.

Analyze storage usage, find duplicates, and organize your Kindle library with this KUAL extension.

Create booklets in your Kindle library to open each of your EPUBs in KOReader.

Tailscale VPN Extension for kindle for secure SSH access and remote management and hiding your ip.

Available Linux Chroots links for Kindle

Autolaunch KOReader scripts so the reader opens on boot.

Kindlemodshelf's own web-based editor for creating and managing KAnki flashcard decks.

Web-based flashcard resource that integrates with kanki.

K2pdfopt is a widely-used tool that optimizes PDF and DJVU files for reading on Kindle devices. It adjusts document layout and formatting to make them more readable on smaller screens.

A website that adds tons of apps and games designed for Kindle.

Host a LAN Minecraft server (1.7–1.8) directly on your Kindle.

Launch jar files—yes, including Minecraft—on jailbroken Kindles. Built for HF devices; SF support is untested.

View and control your Kindle screen from a browser, automate taps, and debug layouts over your local network.

Enhance Kindle's built-in browser: remove download restrictions, enable file:// protocol, and choose your search engine (Google, DuckDuckGo, FrogFind, or Bing).

SSH into your Kindle over USB or Wi-Fi for HF kindles

Build Kindle apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (Mesquite web-app engine). Backbone for tools like KAnki and IllusionChess.

Lightweight Telnet server for quick remote CLI access.

Lightweight terminal editor for HF Kindles—run in KTerm or over SSH.

On-device package manager. Browse, install, update, and manage Kindle mods without manual downloads.

Fullscreen browser for a specific website for a clean ui to make it look like an app.

Mesquite & WAFs and Illusion Guide—comprehensive reference for developing with Mesquite web-app engine and Illusion framework.

KOReader walkthrough for jailbroken Kindles to rotate custom sleep screen art without touching system files.

Credited sources for Kindle-ready art, Discord channels, and tools so creators stay recognized and collections stay fresh.

What is KUAL and why do I need it?

Why does my kindle not show up on my mac?

Diagnose whether your Kindle is truly bricked and follow restore steps.

How do I reset forgotten parental control passwords?

Learn to develop your first KOReader plugin using Lua.

KindleModShelfGPT files and prompt.

UNTESTED Random stuff I thought either did not deserve a page, need a page, or was too dangerous for the average jailbreaker. This is where you come where you have done everything else and are questioning what you do with your kindle now. Like are you supposed to read or something???