The most essential Kindle modding tools, plugins, games, and guides for your jailbroken Kindle. Everything here requires a jailbroken Kindle unless stated otherwise.
Kindle mod store that installs KOReader, scriptlets, and tweaks directly from Kindle with 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 your Kindle mods directly from 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.
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.
KOReader Time Block limits when children can read in KOReader with customizable reading windows.
A fast, sophisticated PIN Lock Screen that protects your KOReader content from unauthorized access.
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.
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.
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.
Native music player for jailbroken Kindles. Features a fast interface optimized for e-ink. Supports MP3, FLAC, and WAV.
Libre Audiobook Player for Kindle. Supports AAC encoded M4B audiobooks and listening history.
Proof-of-concept that pairs gmplay video with SoX audio on HF Kindles. Demo media not synced; use matching files for proper sync.
Prevent data loss when deregistering your Kindle with this simple booklet utility.
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.
Tailscale VPN Extension for kindle for secure SSH access and remote management and hiding your ip.
Available Linux Chroots links for Kindle
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).
The offical kindle modding wiki that has has step by step jailbreaks and the most comprehensive guide to kindle dev.
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.
Our collection of community-sourced screensavers.
Credited sources for Kindle-ready art, Discord channels, and tools so creators stay recognized and collections stay fresh.
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A scary error with a less scary meaning.
OTA Blocking is one of the most important steps when it comes to jailbreaking, and you want to make sure that you did it right.
Every now and then, you may see random files appearing on your homescreen called “KPPMainApp” or “Mesquite” which can become quite annoying. While sometimes there is an underlying issue that you should fix, it is possible to disable them.
You have to fill the storage on your Kindle during jailbreaking in order to prevent updates that can ruin your jailbreak.
USBNetwork/USBNetLite allows you to manage your Kindle over the Internet, allowing for easily installing apps or managing files in general.
PEKI is an alternative to MRPI for installing KUAL. MRPI along with just being old, has many issues and will not work in a lot of scenarios.
There’s a appstore for your jailbroken Kindle, and it has everything from KUAL, KOReader, an OTA checker, Alpine Linux, and more!
If you had to switch accounts to jailbreak and want to switch back or don’t want to be registered to Amazon you can use this.
Scriptlets are one of the most used methods of running apps on the Kindle, and this page explains what they are, and how to use them.
If you live in a non audible region but want the bluetooth features of a kindle this is for you.