Trmnl, a hackable e-ink dashboard that helps you stay focused

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.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

TRMNL is an open-source ePaper display that surfaces what matters — calendars, weather, dashboards and 1,000+ plugins — at a glance, without the distractions of a phone.

Meet the world's first dedicated screen for things that matter. Our growing library supports work and personal needs, from your calendar to upcoming movies. Choose from 8 layouts to build the perfect dashboard. Create groups for different periods of the day. Just point and click. You don't want to maintain another device. TRMNL adds value without any fuss. It even puts itself to sleep. TRMNL's architecture prevents outsiders (including us) from accessing your local network. We achieve this through 1 way communication between client and server, versus the other way around. Learn how it works . Build custom plugins in < 5 minutes , for yourself or others in our public marketplace. I had this…from usetrmnl.com

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