# TRMNL OG A dedicated e-paper dashboard with custom HTML and Liquid plugins, community recipes, and tools for coding agents. Model: OG model · ePaper display Maker: TRMNL Category: displays Display type: e-paper Collections: desk-companions Evidence: Official docs (not independent hands-on testing) Sources reviewed: 2026-11-04 Added to directory: 2026-11-04 Development route: HTML / CSS / Liquid Setup: Guided setup ## Overview TRMNL is a finished e-paper display built around plugins: layouts that turn information into a glanceable screen. Its developer platform supports HTML, CSS, Liquid templates, shared recipes, and self-hosting routes. Official agent skills and an MCP server make it a particularly direct route from a coding-agent conversation to a physical dashboard. Best for: Glanceable dashboards using web-style templates and a plugin ecosystem. Not for: Interactive web browsing, animation, or assuming every developer feature is included. Where code runs: The chosen hosted or self-hosted route prepares content for the periodically refreshed display. ## Editorial popularity estimate 72/100. This is a subjective editorial estimate, NOT measured sales, traffic, quality, testing or customer reviews. A purpose-built dashboard ecosystem with a documented framework and official agent skills; a specialist device rather than mass-market retail hardware. Inputs on a 1–5 scale: ecosystem 4 (50%), tutorial visibility 4 (30%), retail familiarity 2 (20%). Assessed 2026-11-04. ## Project ideas - A personal workday briefing - A reading list or daily quote - A single-number dashboard for a side project ## What you need - A TRMNL OG device and Wi-Fi - A TRMNL account for the hosted route, or your own supported server - Access to the custom-plugin features required by your project ## Compatibility and cautions - This is a periodically refreshed e-paper screen, not an interactive browser or video display. - Hosted developer features, BYOD licenses, and self-hosted setups are different options. Check the current terms for your chosen route. - A Claude or Cursor subscription does not include every third-party service or data API your plugin may call. ## Buy [Search Amazon · no exact match](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=TRMNL+OG+ePaper) — Search destination only; matching listing NOT verified Amazon US search checked 2026-11-04; no exact matching listing was confirmed. Search results may show other models. Prefer the official seller. [Explore TRMNL devices](https://shop.trmnl.com/collections/devices) Select the OG model. Confirm which developer features and service options are included in your purchase before ordering. Affiliate link: no ## Creator projects and demos (source-reviewed; not independently hardware-tested) - [Building a Tempest Weather Station display](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgm5_dZrWv8) — Ryan · TRMNL; Maker video Ryan installs a backyard weather station and puts its readings on a dedicated TRMNL e-paper screen, then walks through the plugin and display customization. Compatibility (family): Uses a Tempest station and TRMNL display; the display revision is not named. Requires both products, their services, and an outdoor mount. Follow the station's siting guidance rather than copying the tree placement. Made by TRMNL, not an independent review. - [A denser, more useful e-paper calendar](https://delport.ca/p/custom-trmnl-calendar-plugin) — Ramblings and Musings; Project + code A custom agenda layout fits more upcoming events on the screen, using TRMNL’s existing calendar data and a shareable Liquid template. Compatibility (platform): TRMNL plugin project; exact hardware revision is not stated. Requires a calendar plugin, API access, and custom-plugin access on your plan. ## Setup and technical references - [TRMNL developer platform](https://trmnl.com/developers) — TRMNL; Developer guide - [Design framework](https://trmnl.com/framework) — TRMNL; Reference - [Official agent skills](https://github.com/usetrmnl/trmnl-agent-skills) — TRMNL; Code ## Planning notes (not a replacement for the original technical instructions) 1. **Try an existing recipe**: Set up the finished device and install a simple plugin first. This confirms connectivity before you start debugging your own layout. 2. **Build a small custom plugin**: Use the official developer documentation and design framework. Begin with a static HTML/Liquid layout and preview it before connecting private data. 3. **Connect one useful source**: Add data through the documented plugin mechanism. Keep credentials in the appropriate private configuration and display a timestamp with the result. ## Coding-agent project brief Help me build a TRMNL private plugin using the official framework and agent skills. First confirm my device model, available plugin features, and chosen data source. Make an e-paper-friendly layout with strong contrast, no animation, and a last-updated label. Use mock data for the first preview and do not ask me to paste tokens into public markup. ## Common questions ### Can I build TRMNL plugins with Claude Code or Cursor? TRMNL publishes official agent skills alongside its developer documentation. An agent can help build a layout, but you must still configure data sources and the appropriate account features. ### Does TRMNL require a subscription? Do not infer current terms from a device listing. Hosted developer features, BYOD licenses, and self-hosting are different routes; verify the terms for the one your project needs. ### Where can I buy TRMNL OG? Use the official buying or compatibility link below. The Amazon button opens a search, not a confirmed product listing. Select the OG model. Confirm which developer features and service options are included in your purchase before ordering.