Launch KUAL extension from within KOreader

[Barbas]

Hello there,

as the title implies, I'd like to launch a specific KUAL extension (MailPush) directly from KOreader on a jailbroken Kidle Touch.

I don't know if it's the right forum, if not, please excuse me.

Thanks in advance.

[shamanNS]

At the very least you should be able to manually run the script that KUAL button runs (check the menu.json content for that extension, the "action" value ) from KOReader's built-in Terminal Emulator? Maybe create an alias for that so you have to type less?
I'm just guessing though... Never tested something like that.

[Barbas]

Originally Posted by shamanNS

At the very least you should be able to manually run the script that KUAL button runs (check the menu.json content for that extension, the "action" value ) from KOReader's built-in Terminal Emulator? Maybe create an alias for that so you have to type less?
I'm just guessing though... Never tested something like that.

Thank you, the idea works. I was able to launch the .sh script from the command line. What I couldn't do, though, is to figure out how the aliases work. I created an 'aliases' file in the '/script' directory using the Linux syntax, but It didn't work.

Anybody can help? TIA!

[shamanNS]

Originally Posted by KOReader github

User scripts may be placed in the koterm.koplugin/scripts/ folder, aliases can be put in the file aliases and startup command in the file profile.user in that folder.

Quoted from here:

https://github.com/koreader/koreader...sue-1097206917

Current version of KOReader has "terminal.koplugin" folder so try there?

Anyways, you probably have a better chance of getting some useful information if you ask in KOReader thread?

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=270835
There you could maybe even check if there is any interest for some of KOReader developers to try and implement a solution that would parse KUAL's extensions folder and from that create some kind of "inline" UI submenu for running those scripts / extensions from within KOReader.

Or get info if there is a way to create a plugin or whatever to create UI element with static list of scripts / actions / commands.

EDIT: Ok, I've tested with KOReader for Android and creating aliases works. Check the env for a location of "TERMINAL_DATA" variable to find the location of /scripts subfolder.

[Barbas]

Thanks a lot for your help.

I think I've found a simpler way. From within KOreader terminal plugin:

1. Tap the "hamburger" icon (see first enclosed picture)

2. enter your command and the name of the alias (second picture);

3. execute your alias (third picture).

Easy!

Originally Posted by shamanNS

Quoted from here:

https://github.com/koreader/koreader...sue-1097206917

Current version of KOReader has "terminal.koplugin" folder so try there?

Anyways, you probably have a better chance of getting some useful information if you ask in KOReader thread?

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=270835
There you could maybe even check if there is any interest for some of KOReader developers to try and implement a solution that would parse KUAL's extensions folder and from that create some kind of "inline" UI submenu for running those scripts / extensions from within KOReader.

Or get info if there is a way to create a plugin or whatever to create UI element with static list of scripts / actions / commands.

EDIT: Ok, I've tested with KOReader for Android and creating aliases works. Check the env for a location of "TERMINAL_DATA" variable to find the location of /scripts subfolder.

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[Barbas]

Here are the pictures:

#1: https://photos.app.goo.gl/fKMcZjLXGdUpZrvdA

#2: https://photos.app.goo.gl/cdZcxwNX2VtQuSjWA

#3: https://photos.app.goo.gl/K6GkoFEPccVzGSX47

[xmarst]

Hey, sorry for reviving an old thread, but I was trying to do the same thing, running the sh file from the terminal did show the fetching dialogue, even the operation success one, yet, I couldn't find the file i have sent, i would love to see how you entered your command, the links you sent only lead me to a blank album, maybe you removed the photos or something, the main thing i need is the command calling the sh file.

Here are the pictures:

#1: https://photos.app.goo.gl/fKMcZjLXGdUpZrvdA

#2: https://photos.app.goo.gl/cdZcxwNX2VtQuSjWA

#3: https://photos.app.goo.gl/K6GkoFEPccVzGSX47

[guoyongzhi]

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...0&postcount=42
cd /mnt/us/extensions/MailPush; ./mailpush.sh python3 -u src/mailpush.py
Is this useful?

Since "the terminal did show the fetching dialogue", you can find the file path in the terminal. It is something like "Save it to /mnt/us/xxxxxx". And if the MailPush is version v1.4 or above, you can check the file path history in KUAL menu with the button "View results".

[xmarst]

Originally Posted by guoyongzhi

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...0&postcount=42
cd /mnt/us/extensions/MailPush; ./mailpush.sh python3 -u src/mailpush.py
Is this useful?

Since "the terminal did show the fetching dialogue", you can find the file path in the terminal. It is something like "Save it to /mnt/us/xxxxxx". And if the MailPush is version v1.4 or above, you can check the file path history in KUAL menu with the button "View results".

Thanks! It does work, i am not that familiar with the syntax, i forgot to put the semicolon in the alias, the terminal did show me the dialog because i was just opening the script without any parameter, i was tired, and quite didn't know what i was doing, i am not that good with these things, thanks again

[hius07]

You can also try to long-press a sh file in the KOReader file browser and select "Execute shell script".

[NiLuJe]

Originally Posted by hius07

You can also try to long-press a sh file in the KOReader file browser and select "Execute shell script".

This also works from the Favorites screen (which is... my only use of that feature: to put scripts in (especially since they usually live outside of my library) ).