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Kindle Mod Shelf

The most essential Kindle modding tools, plugins, games, and guides for your jailbroken Kindle. Everything here requires a jailbroken Kindle unless stated otherwise.
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Categories
Most Popular & Essential Tools
KindleForge
Essential
On-device app store for installing Kindle mods without manual USB file copying.
KOReader
Essential
Free open-source reader with better format support and customization than stock Kindle.
Home Screen Shortcuts
Tool
Simple shortcuts that allow you to launch your Kindle mods directly from clean booklets on your Kindle UI.
PEKI (KUAL Installer)
Essential
Install and launch KUAL without MRPI while keeping a polished booklet icon.
KTerm (Terminal Emulator)
Essential
Terminal for jailbroken Kindles. Critical to install even if you never use it because so many other mods rely on it.
Disable Ads
Essential
Removes lock screen ads and enables KOReader custom screensavers.
Check OTA Status
Tool
One-tap scriptlet that shows whether OTA updates are blocked.
HotfixUpdater
Tool
On-device scriptlet that updates your Kindle hotfix without a computer.
Blocking Amazon
Remove Amazon Ads & UI
Tool
Three-step guide to fully remove Amazon ads, tracking, and recommended content from your Kindle home screen.
KOReader Plugins
Featured KOReader Plugins
Plugin
Every KOReader plugin I could find and consider useful.
Telegram Highlights
Plugin
Send Kindle highlights and screenshots to your Telegram account via @bookshotsbot.
KOWeather
Plugin
Live weather forecasts inside KOReader.
dtDisplay Clock
Plugin
Fullscreen clock widget (time & date).
ProjectTitle
Plugin
KOReader library view that greatly improves the default file browsing experience. Optimized for mosaic mode.
Parental Controls for KOReader
Plugin
KOReader Time Block limits when children can read with customizable reading windows.
PIN Lock Screen
Plugin
A fast, sophisticated PIN Lock Screen that protects your KOReader content from unauthorized access.
KOReader Patches
KOReader Patches Library
Patch
Every KOReader user patch I could find and consider useful.
Page Header (Userpatch)
Patch
Fiction-style page header with per-book configuration—designed to complement Project: Title's typography.
Other KOReader
KOReader Hand-Drawn UI
Theme
Replace KOReader's interface with hand-drawn icons and handwriting UI font.
KOReader EPUB Links
Tool
Create booklets in your Kindle library to open each of your EPUBs in KOReader.
Boot KOReader Automatically
Utility
Automatically launch KOReader on Kindle startup instead of the default reader.
Games
Tetris for KTerm (HF)
Game
Play classic Tetris in the terminal on hardfloat-firmware Kindles. Lightweight—no emulator needed.
Gnome Chess & Mines
Game
Touch-friendly ports of Gnome Chess and Minesweeper. Smooth, responsive gameplay on e-ink.
GlChess
Game
A touch-friendly chess application derived from GNOME Chess, featuring UCI engine support for AI play.
Iagno
Game
A port of the Iagno (Reversi) game with multiple AI difficulty levels and touch-friendly interface.
Gnect
Game
Kindle-friendly version of Connect Four with AI levels and e-ink optimized patterns.
Mahjongg
Game
A Mahjongg solitaire app with tile artwork specifically adapted for grayscale e-ink displays.
Draughts
Game
Draughts (Checkers) supporting English 8x8 and International 10x10 variants with AI.
Aisleriot
Game
Klondike solitaire with high-contrast card symbols optimized for e-ink.
Chinese Chess
Game
Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) with optional Pikafish engine support for strong AI play.
KWordle
Game
Wordle for Kindle.
Simon Tatham's Portable Puzzle Collection
Game
Over 30 classic logic puzzles ported to Kindle, with a launcher, booklet, and KUAL menu support.
Sudoku
Game
Classic 9×9 Sudoku for Kindle. Tap a cell and use on-screen number buttons across multiple difficulties.
2048
Game
Combine tiles to reach 2048 using arrow-button controls.
KShips
Game
Battleship port for Kindle.
Frotz: Interactive Fiction
PluginGame
Play Zork, Hitchhiker's Guide, and hundreds of free Z-machine text adventure games inside KOReader. E-ink is the perfect IF platform.
Connect 4
Game
Classic drop-checker strategy game for two players.
Hangman
Game
Classic word-guessing game. Solve the hidden word before you run out of chances.
Nine Men's Morris
Game
Classic mill strategy board game, available for KUAL (softfloat) and KTerm (hardfloat).
TicTacToe
Game
Classic TicTacToe for Kindle, launchable from KUAL.
Tower of Hanoi
Game
Classic logic puzzle: move the disk stack to another peg one disk at a time.
Universal Paperclips
Game
Browser-based idle strategy game: play as an AI programmed to produce paperclips.
Emulators
Gambatte-K2 (Game Boy Emulator)
Emulator
Modern Game Boy emulator for Kindle with advanced features, multi-touch support, and improved performance.
Gambatte-K (Game Boy Emulator)
Emulator
Original Game Boy emulator for Kindle. Recommended for older or softfloat Kindles.
Gargoyle Interactive Fiction
Emulator
Play Z-Machine, Glulx, TADS, and other interactive fiction formats on Kindle.
Media & Audio
SOX Media Player
MediaAudio
Bluetooth audio player for music, audiobooks, and streams on SF and HF Kindles.
KinAMP
MediaAudio
Native Kindle music and radio player with KOReader integration.
LARK
MediaAudio
Libre Audiobook Player for Kindle. Supports AAC encoded M4B audiobooks and listening history.
Drawing Tools
Kreate
Project
Minimal drawing app for Kindle. Tap-based modes for dots, lines, and curves.
KPaint
Project
Game Boy drawing app (ROM) optimized for Kindle display. Run via gameboy emulator to draw.
Tools
Preserve Files
Tool
Prevent data loss when deregistering your Kindle with this simple booklet utility.
Architecture Detector
Tool
Detect whether your Kindle is soft-float or hard-float architecture.
KAnki
Tool
Local Kindle flashcard app with custom decks and spaced repetition.
Tailscale VPN for Kindle
Tool
Tailscale VPN Extension for secure SSH access and remote management.
All Kindle Linux Chroots
GuideUtilities
Available Linux Chroots links for Kindle.
Fullscreen Web Browser
Tool
Launch websites in a minimal fullscreen view on HF Kindles.
JarLauncher
Tool
Launch Java jar files on your Kindle, including Minecraft.
Kandle Downloader
Tool
Download manga from your Amazon Kindle library through the Kindle Web Reader.
Kindle BT Keepalive
Tool
Keeps Bluetooth active so your headphones stay connected while you read.
KNotes
Tool
Kindle notes app with editable notes and a simple Kanban board for tasks.
KPomo
Tool
Lightweight browser-based Pomodoro focus timer for Kindle. No dependencies.
RAnki
Tool
Minimal flashcard reviewer for Kindle, powered by the real Anki backend.
StorageTool
Tool
Analyze, visualize, and organize your ebook collection to keep storage under control.
Telnet for Kindle
Tool
Remote CLI access to your Kindle over a local network via Telnet.
Resources & Utilities
Kindle Comic Converter
Resource
Convert manga and comics for e-ink with cleaner fullscreen output. No jailbreak needed.
ReKindle
Utilities
A website that adds tons of apps and games designed for Kindle.
Kindle File Manager
Tool
Manage Kindle files with Filebrowser or Syncthing using either KUAL or GUI.
KindleKraft (Minecraft Server)
Utilities
Host a LAN Minecraft server (1.7–1.8) directly on your Kindle.
ScreenControl
Utilities
View and control your Kindle screen from a browser, automate taps, and debug layouts over your local network.
K2pdfopt
Utilities
Reformat PDF and DJVU files for better readability on Kindle-sized screens.
Screensaver Image Resources
Resource
Sources for screensaver art: galleries, communities, and creator channels.
Development
Kindle Modding Wiki
DevGuide
The official Kindle modding wiki with step-by-step jailbreaks and the most comprehensive guide to Kindle dev.
Illusion Framework
Dev
Build Kindle apps with HTML/CSS/JS using the Mesquite and Illusion toolchain.
GNU Nano (HF)
Dev
Lightweight terminal editor for HF Kindles—run in KTerm or over SSH.
KPM – Kindle Package Manager
Dev
On-device package manager. Browse, install, update, and manage Kindle mods without manual downloads.
Textadept
DevHF Only
Fast HF Kindle text editor with GUI and terminal modes, Lua scripting, and syntax highlighting.
Kindle Browser Patch
Dev
Remove browser download limits, enable file:// access, and pick a custom search engine.
Informational
Set Up Custom Screensavers
Guide
KOReader walkthrough for rotating custom sleep screen art without touching system files.
KUAL Overview
Guide
What is KUAL and why do I need it?
Repair Guide
Guide
Diagnose whether your Kindle is truly bricked and follow restore steps.
Developing Your First KOReader Plugin
GuideDev
Learn to develop your first KOReader plugin using Lua.
Jailbreaking on Mac
Guide
macOS-specific steps: USB driver setup and connection requirements before running jailbreak scripts.
Beta & Advanced
Other Cool Stuff
Beta
Untested or niche extras that do not yet have full standalone guides.
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