K5 How do I run .sh files from the documents folder on Kindle Touch?

[gt346]

I have a Kindle Touch running firmware 5.3.7.3

I jailbroke it with "K5 JailBreak (5.0.x - 5.4.4.2)" and installed the hotfix, DevCerts update, MRPI, KUAL, and KOReader. KUAL and KOReader run just fine, but I can't run any shell scripts with a .sh extension in the documents folder.

What do I need to do? I searched the forum but didn't find anything.

Thanks!

[j.p.s]

Install kterm or install usbnetwork and connect to the kindle with ssh.
(Or search the forum for posts about RUNME.sh)

[gt346]

Originally Posted by j.p.s

Install kterm or install usbnetwork and connect to the kindle with ssh.
(Or search the forum for posts about RUNME.sh)

I'm confused. Would those things allow scripts to execute by clicking on their icon, or are they workarounds that can execute the scripts in other ways?

I searched for RUNME.sh and it seems that name is not optimized for finding meaningful search results.

[j.p.s]

At the top of page:
Search -> Advanded Search
returns 136 threads that mention RUNME.sh

Anyone wanting to run scripts should know that the standard way is from a command line. kterm is a terminal emulator and ssh allows command line access from a remote computer.

A 4th way to run scripts on a kindle is to write your own KUAL extension. Please do some research before coming back to ask "How to I write a KUAL extension?".

[Frogm4n]

The newer hot fix supports scriptlets. I'm sure they are asking how to replicate this feature on older firmware.

https://kindlemodding.org/kindle-dev/scriptlets.html

[gt346]

Originally Posted by Frogm4n

The newer hot fix supports scriptlets. I'm sure they are asking how to replicate this feature on older firmware.

https://kindlemodding.org/kindle-dev/scriptlets.html

Yes, that's what they're asking. I have a bunch of newer kindles, but someone gave me a Kindle Touch, which despite the lower PPI seems to have a much nicer screen - or at least a much higher contrast screen which seems easier to read.

Is this possible? I'd just like to be able to open up KOReader by clicking an icon on the home screen, without having to reinvent the wheel.

Thanks!