kindlefetch
Overview
KindleFetch is a simple CLI tool that allows you to download books directly to your Kindle without needing a computer. It provides a convenient way to acquire reading material directly on your device.
Prerequisites
Your Kindle must be jailbroken before proceeding!
- If your Kindle is not jailbroken, follow a jailbreaking guide first.
Required components:
- KTerm: Terminal application for Kindle
- KUAL: Kindle Unified Application Launcher
- KOReader (Optional but Recommended): Enhanced e-book reader
Installation
Using KPM (Recommended)
Install using KPM with:
kpm -S kindlefetch
Manual Installation (Alternative)
1. Install KTerm first (if not already installed):
- Download the latest release from KTerm's releases page
- Unzip the archive to the extensions directory in your Kindle's root
2. Install KindleFetch directly:
Launch KTerm and run:
curl https://justrals.github.io/KindleFetch/install.sh | sh
Wait for the installation to complete. You should see a success message when finished.
Usage
After installation, you can access KindleFetch through the KUAL menu. You should see a new "KindleFetch" option.
If requested by the application, update from the main menu.
Uninstallation
To remove KindleFetch using KPM:
kpm -R kindlefetch
Source
This package is based on the KindleFetch project.