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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
Essentials
KPM
Tool
Installs apps on your Kindle. Comes with modern jailbreaks.
Open
KOReader
App
Free open-source reader with better format support and customization than stock Kindle.
Download Open
KTerm (Terminal Emulator)
Tool
Terminal for jailbroken Kindles. Critical to install even if you never use it because so many other mods rely on it.
Download Open
Disable Ads
Tool
Removes lock screen ads and enables KOReader custom screensavers.
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Check OTA Status
Tool
One-tap scriptlet that shows whether OTA updates are blocked.
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Community Resources
Community Setups
Community
Detailed Kindle and KOReader setups from other people, with full write-ups and links to the original Reddit threads. Not tested by us.
Open
Community Icons
Community
Icon packs and icon tools made by other KOReader and Kindle users, with links to their original sources. Not tested by us.
Open
Kindle Modding Wiki
Community
The official Kindle modding wiki with step-by-step jailbreaks and the most comprehensive guide to Kindle dev.
Open
KindleModding Discord
Community
Ask questions and get help from the Kindle modding community.
Open
Penguins' Kindle Wiki
Community
Mesquite & WAFs and Illusion Guide — comprehensive reference for developing with the Mesquite web-app engine and Illusion framework.
Open
Awesome Kindle
Community
Curated list of Kindle tweaks from KindleTweaks: scriptlets, KUAL extensions and KOReader plugins.
Open
Guides
Guide
How-to pages for setting up custom screensavers, KUAL, parental controls, KOReader plugins and more.
View
KindleTweaks Discord
Community
Community chat for the KindleTweaks projects.
Open
KOReader
Featured KOReader Plugins
Plugin
Every KOReader plugin I could find and consider useful.
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KOReader Patches Library
Patch
Every KOReader user patch I could find and consider useful.
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ProjectTitle
Plugin
KOReader library view that greatly improves the default file browsing experience. Optimized for mosaic mode.
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Page Header (Userpatch)
Patch
Fiction-style page header with per-book configuration—designed to complement Project: Title's typography.
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KOReader Hand-Drawn UI
Theme
Replace KOReader's interface with hand-drawn icons and handwriting UI font.
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KOReader EPUB Links
Tool
Create booklets in your Kindle library to open each of your EPUBs in KOReader.
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Boot KOReader Automatically
Tool
Automatically launch KOReader on Kindle startup instead of the default reader.
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ZenOS
Plugin
Interface layer for KOReader: a Home page of widgets, a redesigned Library and a quick Controls panel.
Download Open
Games & Emulators
PokePal
Game
A virtual Pokémon companion for your Kindle: feed it, play a memory game, and send it exploring while you read. Needs KUAL or KOReader. Pokémon is a trademark of its owners.
Download Post
Gnome Chess & Mines
Game
Touch-friendly ports of Gnome Chess and Minesweeper. Smooth, responsive gameplay on e-ink.
Download Open
GlChess
Game
A touch-friendly chess application derived from GNOME Chess, featuring UCI engine support for AI play.
Download Open
Iagno
Game
A port of the Iagno (Reversi) game with multiple AI difficulty levels and touch-friendly interface.
Download Open
Gnect
Game
Kindle-friendly version of Connect Four with AI levels and e-ink optimized patterns.
Download Open
Mahjongg
Game
A Mahjongg solitaire app with tile artwork specifically adapted for grayscale e-ink displays.
Download Open
Draughts
Game
Draughts (Checkers) supporting English 8x8 and International 10x10 variants with AI.
Download Open
Aisleriot
Game
Klondike solitaire with high-contrast card symbols optimized for e-ink.
Download Open
Chinese Chess
Game
Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) with optional Pikafish engine support for strong AI play.
Download Open
KWordle
Game
Wordle for Kindle.
Download Open
Simon Tatham's Portable Puzzle Collection
Game
Over 30 classic logic puzzles ported to Kindle, with a launcher, booklet, and KUAL menu support.
Download Open
KShips
Game
Battleship port for Kindle.
Download Open
Frotz: Interactive Fiction
Game
Play Zork, Hitchhiker's Guide, and hundreds of free Z-machine text adventure games inside KOReader. E-ink is the perfect IF platform.
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TicTacToe
Game
Classic TicTacToe for Kindle, launchable from KUAL.
Download Open
Kindle Game of Life
Game
Kindle Booklet for Conway's Game Of Life.
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Gambatte-K2 (Game Boy Emulator)
Emulator
Modern Game Boy emulator for Kindle with advanced features, multi-touch support, and improved performance.
Download Open
Gambatte-K (Game Boy Emulator)
Emulator
Original Game Boy emulator for Kindle. Recommended for older or softfloat Kindles.
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Gargoyle Interactive Fiction
Game
Play Z-Machine, Glulx, TADS, and other interactive fiction formats on Kindle.
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KindleKraft (Minecraft Server)
Game
Host a LAN Minecraft server (1.7–1.8) directly on your Kindle.
Download Open
Media & Art
Pokédex Sleep Screens (151 Kanto)
Media
All 151 original Kanto Pokémon as sleep screens for KOReader, in sizes for several Kindle models. Pokémon is a trademark of its owners.
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Custom Screensaver (no KOReader)
Tool
Custom sleep-screen images that run without KOReader or KUAL. Works on firmware 5.16.3 and newer and does not change system files.
Download Open
SOX Media Player
Media
Bluetooth audio player for music, audiobooks, and streams on SF and HF Kindles.
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KinAMP
Media
Native Kindle music and radio player with KOReader integration.
Download Open
LARK
Media
Libre Audiobook Player for Kindle. Supports AAC encoded M4B audiobooks and listening history.
Download Open
Kreate
Drawing
Minimal drawing app for Kindle. Tap-based modes for dots, lines, and curves.
Download Open
KPaint
Drawing
Game Boy drawing app (ROM) optimized for Kindle display. Run via gameboy emulator to draw.
Download Open
Screensaver Image Resources
Resource
Sources for screensaver art: galleries, communities, and creator channels.
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Grimoire
Drawing
Handwriting notebook for the Kindle Scribe: nine pens, sheet music and tab paper, PDF export. Beta, tested on the 2024 Scribe.
Download Open
Reading & Productivity
WordDumb
Plugin
Calibre plugin that makes Kindle Word Wise and X-Ray files for KFX, AZW3, MOBI and EPUB. Runs on your computer.
Download Open
KAnki
Tool
Local Kindle flashcard app with custom decks and spaced repetition.
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Kandle Downloader
Tool
Download manga from your Amazon Kindle library through the Kindle Web Reader.
Open
KNotes
Tool
Kindle notes app with editable notes and a simple Kanban board for tasks.
Download Open
KPomo
Tool
Lightweight browser-based Pomodoro focus timer for Kindle. No dependencies.
Download Open
RAnki
Tool
Minimal flashcard reviewer for Kindle, powered by the real Anki backend.
Download Open
Kindle Comic Converter
Tool
Convert manga and comics for e-ink. Light novel mode shrinks image-heavy EPUBs. No jailbreak needed.
Download Open
K2pdfopt
Tool
Reformat PDF and DJVU files for better readability on Kindle-sized screens.
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Aristotle
App
Replaces the stock interface while it runs with a lighter library and reader. Paperwhite 4 only. Alpha.
Download Open
Inksetter
Tool
Runs on a computer or server, not the Kindle. Optimizes manga and comics from an OPDS server for KOReader.
Download Open
Kindle AbiWord
App
Word processor for the Kindle Scribe. Write documents with a keyboard. Alpha.
Open
InkSights
App
Reading stats for the stock Kindle reader: streaks, hours and a heat map. Needs NiLuJe's Python 3.
Download Open
Calibre Wireless
Tool
Send books from Calibre to the stock Kindle reader over Wi-Fi. Syncs read status and covers. Tested on a Paperwhite 2.
Download Open
System & Utilities
KoSend
Tool
Android app that sends EPUB, PDF and MOBI files straight to KOReader over Wi-Fi. No computer or USB cable needed.
Download Open
Home Screen Shortcuts
Tool
Simple shortcuts that allow you to launch your Kindle mods directly from clean booklets on your Kindle UI.
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Remove Amazon Ads & UI
Tool
Three-step guide to fully remove Amazon ads, tracking, and recommended content from your Kindle home screen.
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Preserve Files
Tool
Prevent data loss when deregistering your Kindle with this simple booklet utility.
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Architecture Detector
Tool
Detect whether your Kindle is soft-float or hard-float architecture.
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Tailscale VPN for Kindle
Tool
Tailscale VPN Extension for secure SSH access and remote management.
Download Open
Fullscreen Web Browser
Tool
Launch websites in a minimal fullscreen view on HF Kindles.
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StorageTool
Tool
Analyze, visualize, and organize your ebook collection to keep storage under control.
Open
ReKindle
App
A website that adds tons of apps and games designed for Kindle.
Open More about ReKindle
Kindle File Manager
Tool
Manage Kindle files with Filebrowser or Syncthing using either KUAL or GUI.
Download More about Kindle File Manager
ScreenControl
Tool
View and control your Kindle screen from a browser, automate taps, and debug layouts over your local network.
Download More about ScreenControl
Kindle Browser Patch
Tool
Remove the browser's download limits and enable file:// access.
Download Open
CoverSleep
Tool
Book cover on the sleep screen while reading, custom screensavers elsewhere. Tested on a Paperwhite 2.
Download Open
KindleCron
Tool
Cron-style scheduled jobs that run even while the Kindle sleeps. Jobs more often than every 3 minutes keep it awake and drain the battery.
Download Open
System Monitor
Tool
Shows battery health, memory, storage and CPU load on the Kindle. Installs through KPM.
Download Open
Development
All Kindle Linux Chroots
Dev
Available Linux Chroots links for Kindle.
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JarLauncher
Dev
Launch Java jar files on your Kindle, including Minecraft.
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Telnet for Kindle
Dev
Remote CLI access to your Kindle over a local network via Telnet.
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Textadept
DevHF Only
Fast HF Kindle text editor with GUI and terminal modes, Lua scripting, and syntax highlighting.
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Illusion Framework
Dev
Build Kindle apps with HTML/CSS/JS using the Mesquite and Illusion toolchain.
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SDL2 for Kindle
Dev
SDL2 port for e-ink Kindles, for developers. Tested on several models, with an example app.
Open
ZenPM
Tool
Package manager for KOReader plugins and patches and Kindle scriptlets. On WinterBreak, SpringBreak or Sanctuary, use the KOReader plugin, not the standalone app.
Download Open
Guides
Set Up Custom Screensavers
Guide
KOReader walkthrough for rotating custom sleep screen art without touching system files.
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KUAL Overview
Guide
What is KUAL and why do I need it?
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Parental Controls Reset
Guide
How to reset forgotten parental control passwords on your Kindle.
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Developing Your First KOReader Plugin
Guide
Learn to develop your first KOReader plugin using Lua.
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Jailbreaking on Mac
Guide
macOS-specific steps: USB driver setup and connection requirements before running jailbreak scripts.
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Set Up USBNetLite
Guide
Get SSH and SFTP access to your Kindle over USB or Wi-Fi.
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Experimental & Archived
Other Cool Stuff
Experimental
Untested or niche extras that do not yet have full standalone guides.
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Archived
Archive
No longer maintained projects and guides, including KindleForge, PEKI, HotfixUpdater and the mip-wiki. Kept for reference.
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