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InkBox is an open-source, Qt-based eBook reader. It mainly comes in two versions: the normal ".adds" package and the InkBox OS package.
Where to get it
InkBox OS
Based on Alpine Linux 3.10, InkBox OS is currently available for:
- Kobo Mini N705
- Kobo Touch N905B
- Kobo Touch N905C
- Kobo Glo N613
- Kobo Aura 2 (SE) N236
- Kobo Glo HD N437
- Kobo Nia N306
Downloads
Distribution images are available here. To update InkBox, visit this page.
Current development goals
InkBox's main developer currently plans to extend support to the Kobo Clara HD.
Nickel add-on
Warning: Those packages are outdated and unmaintained (2022/02/13). If you still want to use them, they are available there: http://23.163.0.39/bundles/inkbox/nickel/base/
Quick start
InkBox OS
Download the distribution image, then either flash it on a microSD card using balenaEtcher or dd, like this:
xzcat /path/to/inkbox.img.xz | dd of=/dev/mmcblk0
Note: the microSD card must have a capacity of at least 4GB.
Nickel add-on
Download the latest base package from there: http://23.163.0.39/bundles/inkbox/nickel/base/ Extract it in the root of your Kobo's onboard storage.
Documentation
InkBox OS
A good start would be to read the general information page about InkBox. See Category:InkBox for all related documentation.
Porting
See Category:Porting for all related documentation.