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Kindle Modding Tools & Resources

The most essential Kindle modding tools, plugins, games, and guides for your jailbroken Kindle. Everything here requires a jailbroken Kindle unless stated otherwise.
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. Run the scriptlet and watch it go.
Blocking Amazon
Blocking Amazon
Tool
Block Amazon some tracking, Kindle Store, and UI ads via KUAL extension.
Clear ads cache
Tool
Removes cache ads from your Kindle UI
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 koreader file browsing experience. Optimized for mosaic mode.
Parental Controls for KOReader
Plugin
KOReader Time Block limits when children can read in KOReader 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.
Calendar Overlay
Patch
KOReader patch that shows upcoming ICS calendar events on your Kindle sleep screen.
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.
Nine Men's Morris (SF & HF)
GameExperimental
Strategy board game
KWordle
Game
Wordle for Kindle
TicTacToe
Game
Simple TicTacToe extension launched from KUAL. Install and play quick matches on your Kindle.
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.
Snake
GameExperimental
Non-functional version of snake for kindle.
Hangman
Game
Hangman for kindle.
Connect 4
Game
Connect 4 for kindle.
Tower of Hanoi
Game
Fun mind game. Move disks between pegs—one at a time, never larger on smaller.
Universal Paperclips
GameExperimental
Play as an AI programmed to produce paperclips in this addictive incremental game.
KShips
Game
Battleship port for Kindle
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 with dedicated HF and SF builds.
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.
Video + Audio Playback (Experimental)
MediaExperimental
Experimental gmplay + SoX setup for video and audio playback on HF Kindles.
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 the ROM via gameboy emulator to draw.
Tools
Preserve Files
Tool
Prevent data loss when deregistering your Kindle with this simple booklet utility.
ifdb-dl
Tool
Tool to download interactive fiction games from IFDB for HF Kindles.
Textadept for Kindle
Tool
Desktop-grade editor for HF Kindles.
KAnki
Tool
Spaced-repetition flashcard app for Kindle.
KNotes
Tool
Notes and reminders app for Kindle.
StorageTool
Tool
Analyze storage usage, find duplicates, and organize your Kindle library with this KUAL extension.
Tailscale VPN for Kindle
Tool
Tailscale VPN Extension for kindle for secure SSH access and remote management and hiding your ip.
All Kindle Linux Chroots
GuideUtilities
Available Linux Chroots links for Kindle
Resources & Utilities
KAnki Editor
Resource
Kindlemodshelf's own web-based editor for creating and managing KAnki flashcard decks.
Ubens
Resource
Web-based flashcard resource that integrates with kanki.
K2pdfopt
Resource
Reformat PDF and DJVU files for better readability on Kindle-sized screens.
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.
KindleKraft (Minecraft Server)
Utilities
Host a LAN Minecraft server (1.7–1.8) directly on your Kindle.
JarLauncher
Resource
Launch jar files—yes, including Minecraft—on jailbroken Kindles. Built for HF devices; SF support is untested.
ScreenControl
Utilities
View and control your Kindle screen from a browser, automate taps, and debug layouts over your local network.
Kindle Browser Patch
Utilities
Patch Kindle's browser to allow unrestricted downloads, file:// access, and custom search.
Development
Kindle Modding Wiki
DevGuide
The offical kindle modding wiki that has has 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.
Telnet Server (Upgraded)
Dev
Lightweight Telnet server for quick remote CLI access.
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.
Fullscreen Web Browser
Dev
Fullscreen browser for a specific website for a clean ui to make it look like an app.
Penguins' Kindle Wiki
Dev
Reference wiki for Mesquite, WAFs, and Illusion Kindle app development.
Informational
Set Up Custom Screensavers
Guide
KOReader walkthrough for jailbroken Kindles to rotate custom sleep screen art without touching system files.
Image Gallery
Guide
Our collection of community-sourced screensavers.
Image Resource Hub
Guide
Sources for Kindle screensaver art, including galleries, Discord channels, and tools.
KUAL Overview
Guide
What is KUAL and why do I need it?
Jailbreaking on Mac
Guide
Why does my kindle not show up on my mac?
Repair Guide
Guide
Diagnose whether your Kindle is truly bricked and follow restore steps.
Parental Controls Reset
Guide
How do I reset forgotten parental control passwords?
Developing Your First KOReader Plugin
GuideDev
Learn to develop your first KOReader plugin using Lua.
Application Error Popup
Guide
A scary error with a less scary meaning.
Checking OTA Status
Guide
Guide to verify OTA blocking after jailbreaking.
Disabling Crash Logs
Guide
Guide to disabling recurring crash log files like KPPMainApp or Mesquite.
Filling Storage to Prevent Automatic Updates
Guide
Guide to filling storage to reduce automatic update risk during jailbreak setup.
Installing and Using USBNet(Lite)
Guide
Guide for installing USBNet/USBNetLite for remote Kindle access and file management.
Installing KUAL with PEKI
Guide
Guide to installing KUAL with PEKI as a modern MRPI alternative.
KindleForge Appstore
Guide
Guide to KindleForge, the app store for jailbroken Kindle tools and apps.
Preserve Files on Deregister
Guide
Guide to preserving files when deregistering or switching Amazon accounts.
Scriptlets, And How To Use Them
Guide
Intro guide to Kindle scriptlets and how to run them.
Toggling Bluetooth
Guide
If you live in a non audible region but want the bluetooth features of a kindle this is for you.
Experimental & Advanced
KindleModShelfGPT
Tool
KindleModShelfGPT files and prompt.
Other Cool Stuff
Experimental
Untested or niche extras that do not yet have full standalone guides.