crosspoint-reader/crosspoint-reader
Open-source e-reader firmware observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
82/100
- Activity 99
- Release rhythm 96
- Longevity 19
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 2
- age_days: 273
- days_rel: 26
- days_push: 7
- n_releases_24m: 28
Adoption not part of the score
7358 stars · 1554 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
CrossPoint Reader is open-source, community-maintained e-reader firmware for ESP32-C3-based Xteink X3/X4 devices. It provides EPUB rendering, wireless file transfer, OPDS browsing, themes, and extensive customization on e-ink hardware.
Use cases
- read epubs on an esp32 e-ink device
- replace stock e-reader firmware with open source
- transfer books to my e-reader over wifi
- browse and download books via OPDS
- sync reading progress with KOReader
- install custom fonts and themes on my e-reader
- look up words with a dictionary while reading
When to choose
- you own an Xteink X3 or X4 e-ink device and want hackable, community-driven firmware
- you want EPUB reading with wireless workflows like WebDAV, OPDS, and OTA updates
- you value open source, localization, and deep customization of your e-reader
When to avoid
- you have a Kindle, Kobo, or other non-ESP32 e-reader
- you need PDF or DRM-protected book support
- you want a polished commercial product with vendor support
Facets
application · maturity active
embedded file-system http-server websocket internationalization theme embedded-systems hardware cross-platform files embedded iot e-reader eink firmware epub esp32 ereader opds webdav ota-updates stardict localization web-server
2 sources
- readme: https://github.com/crosspoint-reader/crosspoint-reader · fetched 2026-08-28 · dfcf8cde1a42
- homepage: https://crosspointreader.com · fetched 2026-08-29 · 225ef73f75e2
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| crosspoint-reader/crosspoint-reader | main | 82 |
For agents
markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="crosspoint-reader/crosspoint-reader")
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