Kindle Modding Tools & Resources

Kindle mod store that installs KOReader, scriptlets, and tweaks directly from kindle 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 you kindle mods directly from a 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.

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.

Replace KOReader's interface with hand-drawn icons and handwriting UI font.

KOReader Time Block limits when children can read in KOReader with customizable reading windows.

Autolaunch KOReader scripts so the reader opens on boot.

Every KOReader user patch I could find and consider useful.

Display upcoming calendar events on your Kindle's sleep screen with this KOReader patch. Works with any ICS calendar feed.

Fiction-style page header with per-book configuration—designed to complement Project: Title's typography.

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.

Strategy board game

Play Z-Machine, Glulx, TADS, and other interactive fiction formats on Kindle with dedicated HF and SF builds.

Tool to download interactive fiction games from IFDB for HF Kindles.

Wordle for Kindle

Gambatte-K2 and Gambatte-K let you play Game Boy/Color ROMs on Kindle.

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.

Hangman for kindle.

Connect 4 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.

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.

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.

Proof-of-concept that pairs gmplay video with SoX audio on HF Kindles. Demo media not synced; use matching files for proper sync.

Minimal drawing app for Kindle. Tap-based modes for dots, lines, and curves.

Game Boy drawing app (ROM) optimized for Kindle display. Run the ROM via gameboy emulator to draw.

Block Amazon some tracking, Kindle Store, and UI ads via KUAL extension.

Removes cache ads from your Kindle UI

Fullscreen browser for a specific website for a clean ui to make it look like an app.

Desktop-grade editor for HF Kindles.

Spaced-repetition flashcard app for Kindle.

Kindlemodshelf's own web-based editor for creating and managing KAnki flashcard decks.

Notes and reminders app for Kindle.

Web-based flashcard resource that integrates with kanki.

Analyze storage usage, find duplicates, and organize your Kindle library with this KUAL extension.

One-tap scriptlet that shows whether OTA updates are blocked.

Create booklets in your Kindle library to open each of your EPUBs in KOReader.

Run Alpine Linux on Kindle, launch a minimal Chromium build, and explore file management.

Tailscale VPN Extension for kindle for secure SSH access and remote management and hiding your ip.

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.

SSH into your Kindle over USB or Wi-Fi for HF kindles

Build Kindle apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (Mesquite web-app engine). Backbone for tools like KAnki and IllusionChess.

View and control your Kindle screen from a browser, automate taps, and debug layouts over your local network.

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.

Contribute screenshots and photos of your Kindle modding journey to help improve the guides. Get credited and help others get started easier.

KOReader walkthrough for jailbroken Kindles to rotate custom sleep screen art without touching system files.

Credited sources for Kindle-ready art, Discord channels, and tools so creators stay recognized and collections stay fresh.

What is KUAL and why do I need it?

Why does my kindle not show up on my mac?

Diagnose whether your Kindle is truly bricked and follow restore steps.

How do I reset forgotten parental control passwords?

Learn to develop your first KOReader plugin using Lua.

KindleModShelfGPT files and prompt.

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???