2. Usage

Usage

Navigating the Storefront Tabs

The UI is organized into five main tabs:

• Multi-Language Support: Automatically matches KOReader's interface language across 17 supported languages without any extra configuration.

1. Plugins Browser (Storefront · Plugins)

   • Lists community-created KOReader plugins available for download.

   

2. Patches Browser (Storefront · Patches)

   • Lists user patches available to tweak KOReader's functionality.

   

3. Fonts Browser (Storefront · Fonts)

   • Lists curated fonts optimized for reading on e-ink screens (such as OpenDyslexic, Libre Baskerville, Merriweather, Atkinson Hyperlegible, Literata, and Lexend).
   • Shows live font previews right in the list so you can see how each font looks before installing.

4. Installed

   • Displays all plugins, patches, and fonts currently installed on your device.
   • Allows you to enable, disable, or delete installed items.

   

5. Updates

   • Checks for available updates for your installed plugins and patches.

Typical Workflow

1. Open KOReader → Tools → Storefront.
2. Pick the Plugins, Patches, or Fonts tab.
3. Tap an entry to view details or install.
4. Tap Install to download to your device, then tap Restart Now to start using it in your books.
5. Return anytime to the Updates tab to check for newer releases.

Plugin/Patch Details > Versions Tab

The Versions tab provides a comprehensive view of all published releases for any plugin or user patch directly from the repository details page.

• View all releases – See a list of every version, including pre‑releases and beta builds.
• Version details – Tap a version to open a full‑screen page showing its release notes, release date, and full version information.
• Install any version – Install the latest release, an older version, or a pre‑release with a single tap.
• Ignore releases – Mark specific versions to ignore so update notifications skip them; an eye icon indicates ignored vs. active versions.
• Pre‑release toggle – Quickly show or hide pre‑release and beta versions in the list.

Non-touch devices (Kindle 4 NT, Kindle Keyboard, …)

The Storefront plugin is not tested with non-touch devices. If you want full non-touch support, use the appstore instead.