Basic Usage
KPM provides a simple set of commands to manage packages on your Kindle. Here are the basic commands to get you started:
Querying Available Packages
To see what packages are available in the repositories:
kpm -Qr
To check if a specific package is available:
kpm -Qr package-name
For example:
kpm -Qr kwordle
Installing Packages
To install a package:
kpm -S package-name
For example, to install KindleFetch:
kpm -S kindlefetch
Note: KPM currently supports installing one package at a time.
Listing Installed Packages
To see what packages are installed on your device:
kpm -Ql
To check if a specific package is installed:
kpm -Ql package-name
Updating KPM
To update KPM itself to the latest version:
kpm -S kpm
Removing Packages
To remove an installed package:
kpm -R package-name
Getting Help
For basic help with KPM commands:
kpm
For help with a specific operation (S, R, Q):
kpm -S
kpm -R
kpm -Q
Command Summary
Command | Description |
---|---|
kpm -S package |
Install a package |
kpm -R package |
Remove a package |
kpm -Ql |
List all installed packages |
kpm -Ql package |
Check if a package is installed |
kpm -Qr |
List all available packages |
kpm -Qr package |
Check if a package is available |
For more advanced usage, check out our Advanced Features guide.