SSH server KUAL extension for jailbroken Kindle Paperwhite (tested on PW4, FW 5.16.3+).

Launches a dropbear SSH server over WiFi so you can shell into your Kindle.

1. Copy the entire kindle-ssh folder to /mnt/us/extensions/kindle-ssh/ on your Kindle
2. Launch from KUAL → Kindle SSH → Start SSH Server

The script uses the system dropbear that comes with USBNetwork hack (most jailbroken Kindles have this). If USBNetwork is not installed, place a statically-linked dropbearmulti ARM binary in bin/.

Optionally, place your SSH public key in bin/auth_key for key-based auth.

ssh root@<kindle-ip>

Default password: root

The Kindle's IP is shown on screen after starting the server.

• Prefers the system dropbear (from USBNetwork hack) if available, falls back to the bundled binary
• Static glibc has NSS issues with getpwnam() — the script sets LD_LIBRARY_PATH as a workaround
• Firewall is opened for port 22 automatically
• Root password is set by remounting rootfs read-write temporarily