pgaskin/NickelMenu
The easiest way to launch scripts, change settings, and run actions on Kobo e-readers. observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
69/100
- Activity 87
- Release rhythm 28
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 2324
- days_rel: 270
- days_push: 82
- n_releases_24m: 1
Adoption not part of the score
1159 stars · 77 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
NickelMenu is a C++ tool that adds custom menu items to Kobo e-reader firmware, letting users launch scripts, toggle hidden settings, and run built-in actions. It installs via KoboRoot.tgz and includes a failsafe mechanism to avoid bricking the device.
Use cases
- launch custom scripts from the Kobo main menu
- toggle hidden Kobo settings like dark mode and screenshots
- run external software on a Kobo e-reader
- add menu items to Kobo reader and browser menus
- customize Kobo e-reader without hacking the firmware manually
When to choose
- you own a Kobo e-reader on firmware 4.6+ and want safe, persistent customization
- you want a maintained tool with failsafe uninstall and multi-firmware compatibility
When to avoid
- your Kobo is running firmware 5.x, which is not yet supported
- you want to customize non-Kobo e-readers
Facets
application · maturity active
gui developer-tools configuration-management embedded-systems developer-tools embedded cpp kobo e-reader nickel menu-extension qt firmware-modification custom-actions linux
2 sources
- readme: https://github.com/pgaskin/NickelMenu · fetched 2026-08-28 · c2d9df31df9c
- homepage: https://pgaskin.net/NickelMenu · fetched 2026-08-29 · e0f625f4c736
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| pgaskin/NickelMenu | main | 69 |
For agents
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