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Old 10-08-2025, 04:12 PM   #1
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Lightbulb Text-Based Web Browser Plugin for KOReader
Hey everyone,

I’ve been experimenting with a new KOReader plugin: webbrowser.koplugin — a text-only web browser built for e-ink readers.

It allows you to search the web (via DuckDuckGo or Brave), view pages converted to Markdown, and even save them for offline reading, all from within KOReader.

Main features:
  • Text-only browsing, optimized for e-ink
  • DuckDuckGo & Brave Search support
  • Pages converted through Jina AI’s Markdown gateway
  • Built-in Markdown reader with link navigation
  • Bookmark manager and offline saves

Limitations:
  • Displays only the text content of pages — no images, scripts, or full layouts
  • Some pages may appear imperfectly structured after conversion
  • Still somewhat of a proof of concept, but already functional and useful for lightweight reading

If you enjoy distraction-free reading or need a minimal way to look up info directly on your device, give it a try.

Feedback and ideas are very welcome!

🔗 https://github.com/omer-faruq/webbrowser.koplugin
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Old 10-09-2025, 03:29 PM   #2
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Old 10-11-2025, 04:04 PM   #3
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Feedback and ideas are very welcome!
How about adding a VPN and/or Tor functionality for privacy?
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