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# inkbox
## What is it?
InkBox is an open-source, Qt-based eBook reader for Kobo devices. It currently features, namely, ePUB/plain text support, X11 apps (KoBox) integration and [native open-source OS](https://github.com/Kobo-InkBox/rootfs) support for a number of devices.
InkBox is an open-source, Qt-based eBook reader for Kobo devices. It also comes as an entire [native open-source OS](https://github.com/Kobo-InkBox/rootfs) support for a number of devices.
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It features:
- ePUB and plain text support
- Versatile configuration options for reading
- muPDF rendering engine for ePUB (and soon PDFs)
- Wi-Fi support and web browser
- X11 apps seamless integration (KoBox)
- Fast dictionary search
- Dark mode
- Strict security policy ensuring that only signed software can be run on the device (this, however, can be adapted to your needs by recompiling the [kernel](https://github.com/Kobo-InkBox/kernel)
- Full factory reset option if needed
- Seamless update process
- VNC viewer app
- Search function
- 9 built-in fonts
- Auto-suspend
- Lock screen/passcode
- User-friendly experience
## How do I install it?
You can download precompiled OS/binaries [here](http://pkgs.kobox.fermino.me/bundles/inkbox/native/) and standard Nickel add-ons are available [there](http://pkgs.kobox.fermino.me/bundles/inkbox/nickel/), although support for them has been stopped until further notice.
You can download precompiled OS/binaries [here](http://pkgs.kobox.fermino.me/bundles/inkbox/native/) and standard Nickel add-ons are available [there](http://pkgs.kobox.fermino.me/bundles/inkbox/nickel/), although support for them has been stopped until further notice. Huge thanks to [@fermino](https://github.com/fermino) for providing free hosting.
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Flashing InkBox OS to your Kobo's SD card is as simple as doing, on most *nix machines, assuming that `inkbox.xz` is the file you downloaded and that `/dev/mmcblk0` is your SD card's device node:
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