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.
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Most Popular & Essential Tools
KindleForge
Essential
Kindle mod store that installs KOReader, scriptlets, and tweaks directly from kindle no manual USB transfer necessary.
KOReader
Essential
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.
Home Screen Shortcuts
Tool
Simple shortcuts that allow you to launch you kindle mods directly from a 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.
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.
KOReader Hand-Drawn UI
Theme
Replace KOReader's interface with hand-drawn icons and handwriting UI font.
Parental Controls for KOReader
Plugin
KOReader Time Block limits when children can read in KOReader with customizable reading windows.
Boot KOReader Automatically
Tool
Autolaunch KOReader scripts so the reader opens on boot.
KOReader Patches
KOReader Patches Library
Patch
Every KOReader user patch I could find and consider useful.
Calendar Overlay
Patch
Display upcoming calendar events on your Kindle's sleep screen with this KOReader patch. Works with any ICS calendar feed.
Page Header (Userpatch)
Patch
Fiction-style page header with per-book configuration—designed to complement Project: Title's typography.
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)
Game
Strategy board game
Gargoyle Interactive Fiction
Game
Play Z-Machine, Glulx, TADS, and other interactive fiction formats on Kindle with dedicated HF and SF builds.
ifdb-dl
Game
Tool to download interactive fiction games from IFDB for HF Kindles.
KWordle
Game
Wordle for Kindle
Game Boy Emulators
Emulator
Gambatte-K2 and Gambatte-K let you play Game Boy/Color ROMs on 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
Game
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
Game
Play as an AI programmed to produce paperclips in this addictive incremental game.
KindleKraft (Minecraft Server)
Game
Host a LAN Minecraft server (1.7–1.8) directly on your Kindle.
JarLauncher
Game
Launch jar files—yes, including Minecraft—on jailbroken Kindles. Built for HF devices; SF support is untested.
Media & Audio
SOX Media Player
MediaAudio
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.
Video + Audio Playback (Experimental)
MediaExperimental
Proof-of-concept that pairs gmplay video with SoX audio on HF Kindles. Demo media not synced; use matching files for proper sync.
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.
Other Useful Tools
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
Fullscreen Web Browser
Tool
Fullscreen browser for a specific website for a clean ui to make it look like an app.
Textadept for Kindle
Tool
Desktop-grade editor for HF Kindles.
KAnki
Tool
Spaced-repetition flashcard app for Kindle.
KAnki Editor
Tool
Kindlemodshelf's own web-based editor for creating and managing KAnki flashcard decks.
KNotes
Tool
Notes and reminders app for Kindle.
Ubens
Tool
Web-based flashcard resource that integrates with kanki.
StorageTool
Tool
Analyze storage usage, find duplicates, and organize your Kindle library with this KUAL extension.
Check OTA Status
Tool
One-tap scriptlet that shows whether OTA updates are blocked.
KOReader EPUB Links
Tool
Create booklets in your Kindle library to open each of your EPUBs in KOReader.
Alpine for Kindle
Tool
Run Alpine Linux on Kindle, launch a minimal Chromium build, and explore file management.
Tailscale VPN for Kindle
Tool
Tailscale VPN Extension for kindle for secure SSH access and remote management and hiding your ip.
Converters
K2pdfopt
Converter
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.
Development
usbnetlite (HF Only)
Dev
SSH into your Kindle over USB or Wi-Fi for HF kindles
Illusion Framework
Dev
Build Kindle apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (Mesquite web-app engine). Backbone for tools like KAnki and IllusionChess.
ScreenControl
Dev
View and control your Kindle screen from a browser, automate taps, and debug layouts over your local network.
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.
Informational
Help Kindlemodshelf
Guide
Contribute screenshots and photos of your Kindle modding journey to help improve the guides. Get credited and help others get started easier.
Set Up Custom Screensavers
Guide
KOReader walkthrough for jailbroken Kindles to rotate custom sleep screen art without touching system files.
Image Resource Hub
Guide
Credited sources for Kindle-ready art, Discord channels, and tools so creators stay recognized and collections stay fresh.
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
Guide
Learn to develop your first KOReader plugin using Lua.
Random
KindleModShelfGPT
Tool
KindleModShelfGPT files and prompt.
Other Cool Stuff
Experimental
UNTESTED Random stuff I thought either did not deserve a page, need a page, or was too dangerous for the average jailbreaker. This is where you come where you have done everything else and are questioning what you do with your kindle now. Like are you supposed to read or something???
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