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Barnes & Noble

Mods for your Barnes & Noble Nook

E Ink book readers sold outright by Barnes & Noble for its Nook store.

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21 mods

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calibreDesktop app

Manage your ebooks and copy them to your Kindle

Calibre's cover grid view of a book library

26,264stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Best if: You want to add your own books and keep the Nook's own reader
Catch: Only handles DRM-free books, and needs a Mac, Windows or Linux computer

KOReaderAndroid and Linux app

Read EPUB, PDF and comics in a better reader

KOReader showing a dictionary lookup over a page of text

30,671stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Best if: You have a GlowLight 3, Plus or 4 and want finer type settings
Catch: Can't open DRM-protected store books, only your DRM-free files

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MagiskFirmware mod

Root a GlowLight 4, 4e or 4 Plus for deeper changes

63,550stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Devices: Also works with BOOX, Google, Samsung, and OnePlus
Needs: GlowLight 4 family + computer with ADB

KOReaderAndroid and Linux app

Read EPUB, PDF and comics in a better reader

30,671stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Devices: GlowLight 3, Plus and 4, sideloadedAlso works with Amazon, Tolino, Rakuten Kobo, Onyx, PocketBook, Ratta, reMarkable, BQ, Fnac, Bigme, and Moaan

calibreDesktop app

Manage your ebooks and copy them to your Kindle

26,264stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Devices: Every Nook e-reader, over USBAlso works with Amazon, Tolino, Rakuten Kobo, Onyx, PocketBook, Ratta, Xteink, Sony, Bookeen, BQ, iRex, Ectaco, Hanlin, Hanvon, iRiver, Binatone, BOEYE, Entourage, Foxit, Sigmatek, Netronix, Astak, Elonex, Wolder, NeoLux, Samsung, Teclast, Newsmy, Archos, Airis, Inves, Infibeam, Ganaxa, Italica, eClicto, Cool-er, ShineBook, Kibano, SpringDesign, Azbooka, Paladin, Pico, iPapyrus, Sovos, Sunstech, Stash, Wexler, Spectra, BlackBerry, and Nokia

Calibre-WebSelf-hosted server

Host your library online and send books to your reader

18,483stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 3w ago.

Devices: GlowLight 3, Plus and 4, via KOReaderAlso works with Amazon, Rakuten Kobo, Onyx, Tolino, PocketBook, and Xteink

wallabagSelf-hosted server

Save web articles and read them later in KOReader

13,031stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Devices: GlowLight 3, Plus and 4, via KOReaderAlso works with Rakuten Kobo, Tolino, PocketBook, Amazon, and Onyx

OpenMTPMac app

Copy books and files over USB from a Mac

7,628stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1mo ago.

KomgaSelf-hosted server

Read your comic library from your own server

6,791stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Devices: GlowLight 3, Plus and 4, via KOReaderAlso works with Amazon, Rakuten Kobo, PocketBook, Onyx, reMarkable, BQ, and Fnac

Calibre-Web AutomatedSelf-hosted server

Import, convert and send books automatically

6,502stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 3w ago.

Devices: GlowLight 3, Plus and 4, via KOReaderAlso works with Amazon, Rakuten Kobo, Onyx, Tolino, and PocketBook

BookOrbitSelf-hosted server

Host your books and sync progress and highlights

5,845stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Devices: GlowLight 3, Plus and 4, via KOReaderAlso works with Amazon, Rakuten Kobo, PocketBook, Xteink, and Onyx

OlauncherAndroid app

Open the apps you install from the home screen

3,918stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2w ago.

Devices: Also works with BOOX

Key MapperAndroid app

Remap Android buttons to app shortcuts

2,778stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2d ago.

Devices: Also works with Meta, Google, and Various manufacturers

ACSM InputPlug-in

Download library ebook loans inside calibre

1,359stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1mo ago.

Devices: Also works with Kobo and PocketBook
Needs: calibre + Adobe ID + USB cable

TesseraeDashboard

Turn the screen into a calendar and home dashboard

972stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 8h ago.

Devices: Also works with Xteink, Amazon, Kobo, PocketBook, Onyx Boox, reMarkable, Tolino, BQ, Seeed Studio, M5Stack, Pimoroni, Waveshare, PicPak, ZecTrix, Soldered, TRMNL, and paperlesspaper

KOReader Sync ServerSelf-hosted server

Sync your reading position through your own server

799stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1mo ago.

Devices: GlowLight 3, Plus and 4, via KOReaderAlso works with Amazon, Rakuten Kobo, Onyx, Tolino, PocketBook, Xteink, reMarkable, BQ, and Fnac

KoShelfDashboard

See your reading stats and highlights on a web page

254stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2w ago.

Devices: GlowLight 3, Plus and 4, via KOReaderAlso works with Rakuten Kobo, Amazon, PocketBook, reMarkable, and Onyx

AnnotationSyncPlug-in

Sync highlights and page position between readers

188stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1w ago.

Devices: Also works with Amazon, Kobo, PocketBook, Onyx Boox, reMarkable, Tolino, and BQ
Needs: Two KOReader readers + WebDAV or FTP

TRMNL for Nook Simple TouchAndroid app

Turn a Simple Touch into a dashboard display

26stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2mo ago.

TomedownPlug-in

Save each book's highlights as a Markdown note

5stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Devices: Also works with Amazon, Kobo, PocketBook, Onyx Boox, reMarkable, Tolino, and BQ
Needs: Nook running KOReader; Obsidian optional

Nook GlowLight 4 Plus TweaksFirmware mod

Block updates and save battery on a GlowLight 4 Plus

0stars on GitHubQuiet. Last commit 4mo ago.

Needs: Rooted GlowLight 4 Plus + KOReader

GlowLight 4 MTP storage accessFirmware mod

Reach more of the GlowLight 4's storage over USB

Needs: GlowLight 4 + Android phone

Simple Touch setup bypass

Use a reset Simple Touch without registering it

Needs: Simple Touch at its setup screen

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