EinkBro

Lightweight, fast, and powerful browser designed for E-Ink devices
Repo:F-Droid Main
AppID:info.plateaukao.einkbro
Author:Daniel Kao
License:GPL-3.0-or-later
Donation:
InRepoSince:2021-04-09
LastRepoUpdate:2026-10-14
LastAppUpdate:Unknown
LastVersion:16.7.1
Categories:Browser, Ebook Reader, Internet
APK source:Github
icon EinkBro is a lightweight, fast browser designed for E-Ink devices such as e-readers and e-note tablets.

E-Ink optimized reading
* Tap screen edges or use physical volume keys to turn pages
* Reader mode with clean typography
* Vertical reading mode for CJK text
* Custom fonts, font size button, and bold toggle
* High-contrast icons and no animations

AI integration
* Chat with the current page, summarize it, or run multi-step agent workflows
* Read articles aloud with natural text-to-speech voices
* Translate pages by paragraph or side by side
* Works with OpenAI, Gemini, Ollama, and custom servers

Userscripts
* Built-in Tampermonkey-style engine runs community scripts (e.g. from Greasy Fork)
* GM APIs, per-script menu commands, automatic URL matching and script updates

Save and export
* Export pages to EPUB with chapters and images
* Save as PDF with table-of-contents entries, or append pages to an existing PDF
* Archive as MHT, capture full-page screenshots, send to Instapaper

Customizable UI
* 40+ configurable toolbar actions with drag reordering
* Toolbar at top, bottom, or side; optimized for one-hand use
* Split-screen view, floating navigation button, advanced gesture control
* Unlimited tabs and fullscreen browsing

Privacy and browsing
* Built-in ad blocker
* JavaScript and cookie whitelists
* Tracking-parameter pruning, incognito mode, per-site desktop mode

Permissions that may be used
* INTERNET: it's a browser, so it's expected.
* READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: for saving web pages as PDF or EPUB files, and for downloading files.
* INSTALL_SHORTCUT: to install web shortcuts on Home.
* ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: only used when a website requests location.

WhatsNew:

• Optional Jev smart reader extraction with a TypeSafe API key
• Keep original pages accessible after opening popups
• Avoid stale WebViews after removing tabs
• Restore dictionary translation
• Handle missing custom font documents without crashing

Download Source Issues ChangeLog
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While you can download the APKs here directly, you should preferably use an F-Droid client so the app stays up-to-date on your device.

Packages

Version 16.7.1 (2026-10-14) no RB details available help icon

Android Versions:
  • Target: 16.0
  • MinVer: 7.0
  • ABIs: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64

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Version 16.7.0 (2026-09-17) no RB details available help icon

Version 16.6.0 (2026-09-03) no RB details available help icon