Illusion is the core tool for building, launching, and managing custom web apps on jailbroken Kindles, using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript via the Mesquite engine.
Check out the official Illusion project page for source code, wiki, and updates.
What is Illusion?
Illusion lets you turn any folder of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript into a real Kindle app—registered natively in the Mesquite launcher (just like the Kindle browser or Store). It’s perfect for making simple games, tools, or utilities using classic web tech. Illusion takes care of registration and launching—just write your app!
Features
Develop Kindle apps using only HTML, CSS, and ES5 JavaScript
Simple scriptlet-based install: just copy your app folder and scriptlet to Kindle
Fully documented—see the official site for a complete wiki, utilities, config guides, and FAQ
Works on all modern jailbroken Kindles with Mesquite support
How to Use
For detailed setup instructions, developer documentation, and examples, visit the
Illusion GitHub page.
Everything you need—including sample projects, install scripts, and a full wiki—is there.
Example: IllusionChess
IllusionChess is a real open-source chess web app built using Illusion and Mesquite. Playable on Kindle e-readers.
See the example at IllusionChess on GitHub.