Trmnl, a hackable e-ink dashboard that helps you stay focused
hi folks, i'm the founder of TRMNL. we launched a KS over the summer, and now ship devices same-day. open source firmware, no subscriptions, no ads, 50+ native plugins already, and a simple API to build your own for private or public use. happy to answer any questions! Ryan
In plain words
Trmnl is an e-ink dashboard device with open-source firmware that displays customizable information to help users stay focused. It comes with 50+ built-in plugins and offers a simple API for building additional ones. The device has no subscription fees or ads, ships same-day, and runs on hackable software that users can modify and extend for personal or public use.
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