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Knowledge that
works offline.

A pocket-sized Raspberry Pi device that creates its own WiFi network and serves maps, books, guides, and tools to anyone nearby. No internet, no cloud, no subscriptions. Ever.

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Our Story

Standing on the shoulders of giants.

xPrep didn't appear out of thin air. We drew massive inspiration from Internet in a Box, a project that proved offline knowledge infrastructure was not just possible, but essential for communities worldwide.

When Project Nomad launched, it gave us the final push we needed. Watching that community rally around offline-first computing motivated us to build our own version, purpose-built for the Raspberry Pi, small enough to pack, and simple enough for anyone.

There have been many others over the years who have contributed to this space in their own ways, and we are grateful for every one of them. xPrep is our contribution to this movement, built with deep appreciation for all who came before us.

Internet in a Box

The original inspiration. Proved that offline knowledge could reach anyone, anywhere, even without electricity or internet.

Project Nomad

Showed us what a modern, community-driven offline server could look like. Motivated us to build something of our own.

xPrep

Our take: Raspberry Pi-native, portable, and built for everyone from preppers to expats to travelers.

What is xPrep?

Your own offline internet.

xPrep is software that turns a Raspberry Pi into a self-contained WiFi hotspot. Power it on, connect any phone, tablet, or laptop to the xPrep network, open a browser. Everything is there.

No internet required. No cloud subscriptions. No monthly fees. The knowledge lives on the device, completely under your control.

Take it camping. Bring it to a remote job site. Pack it for international travel. Share it with your community during an emergency. xPrep works wherever you are.

Raspberry Pi device
How It Works

Three steps. That's it.

Power it on

Plug in your xPrep device. It boots automatically and broadcasts its own WiFi network named xPrep.

Connect to xPrep WiFi

Join the xPrep network from any phone, tablet, or laptop. No app installs, no account setup required.

Open your browser

Navigate to 55.55.55.55 and the captive portal brings you straight to the xPrep dashboard.

What's Inside

12 tools. All offline. All yours.

Everything accessible from a single dashboard the moment you connect. No app installs, no accounts, no internet.

Local Files
Files
Access, manage, and share saved files and documents stored on your xPrep device.
Files screenshot
USB Drive
External Storage
Browse and access files from a connected USB drive directly through your browser.
External Storage screenshot
Media Player
Videos
Watch locally stored video files in any browser. No app, no streaming, no buffering.
Videos screenshot
Kiwix
Library
Offline Wikipedia, medical references, survival guides, and encyclopedic knowledge at your fingertips.
Library screenshot
Kolibri
Learn
Offline courses and educational content for all ages, from Khan Academy to vocational training.
Learn screenshot
Calibre Library
eBooks
Browse and read your entire offline eBook collection from any device on the network.
eBooks screenshot
Offline Maps
Maps
Browse detailed regional maps powered by OpenStreetMap. Navigate without cell service or data.
Maps screenshot
Field Utilities
Tools
Offline calculators and reference tools designed for emergency and field use.
Tools screenshot
Times & Qibla
Prayer
Offline prayer times, Qibla direction, and Hijri calendar. Works anywhere in the world.
Prayer screenshot
Classic Games
Games
Pong, Snake, Tetris, 2048, and more. Offline entertainment for the whole family.
Games screenshot
Urban Survival Guide
ExpatPrepper
An offline copy of expatprepper.org: practical guides for expats, travelers, and anyone navigating life abroad. Syncs automatically when internet is available.
ExpatPrepper screenshot
Kids Books
Bloom Library
Free illustrated books for children in 100+ languages. Offline access to thousands of stories for young readers.
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Who It's For

Built for the world beyond WiFi.

The Prepper

When infrastructure fails, xPrep keeps working. Medical references, survival guides, and offline maps all accessible when the grid goes down.

The Expat

Living abroad means unreliable connectivity and expensive data. Plug in xPrep and your whole household has what it needs, anywhere.

The Traveler

Pack xPrep and turn any hotel room, campsite, or boat into a connected base camp with maps, books, and guides ready to go.

The Remote Family

Living off-grid or in a rural area with no reliable internet? xPrep gives the whole family access to education, books, and entertainment.

The Field Worker

Engineers, surveyors, aid workers, and field teams in remote areas need reliable reference tools. xPrep works where there is no signal.

The Educator

Bring Kolibri, Wikipedia, and digital libraries to classrooms with no internet connection. One device serves an entire room of students.

The First Responder

Disaster zones and crisis situations often lose connectivity first. xPrep keeps medical guides, maps, and communication tools accessible when it matters most.

The Researcher

Field researchers in remote locations can carry an entire reference library, offline Wikipedia, and downloaded datasets wherever the work takes them.

The Community Hub

Villages, mosques, churches, and community centres can share one xPrep device over WiFi, giving everyone access to knowledge and local content.

xPrep in the Wild

Devices around the world.

Every xPrep device that phones home appears on this map, updated live from our device registry.

-- Devices registered
-- Countries
-- Cities
-- Storage used
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Device locations are approximate (city-level). MAC addresses are never displayed publicly.

Each dot below marks when a device was registered. Hover to see details.

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Why xPrep?

How we compare.

We're proud to be part of this ecosystem. Here's an honest look at where xPrep fits.

Feature comparison: xPrep vs Internet in a Box vs Project Nomad
Feature Internet in a Box Project Nomad xPrep
Runs on Raspberry Pi✓✗ Requires full PC✓ Pi 4 & Pi 5
WiFi Hotspot / Captive Portal✓✗✓ Built-in
Offline Maps✓ via IIAB✓ OpenStreetMap✓ PMTiles / OSM
Offline Library / Wikipedia✓ Kiwix✓ Kiwix✓ Kiwix
Education Platform✓ Kolibri✓ Kolibri✓ Kolibri
eBook Reader✗✗✓ Calibre
Prayer Times & Qibla✗✗✓ Built-in
Video Player✗✗✓ Built-in
USB External Storage✗✗✓ Built-in
Games✗✗✓ Built-in
AI / LLM✗✓ GPU-acceleratedRoadmap
Kids Books Library✗✗✓ Bloom Library
Ready-to-use device available✗ DIY only✗ DIY only✓ Ships pre-loaded
Free / Open Source✓ Free✓ Apache 2.0✓ Free software
Get xPrep

Two ways in.

The software is always free. Or skip the setup and get a device ready to go.

Buy a Device

Ready to Use

Pre-loaded xPrep on your choice of Raspberry Pi. Plug in and it works. No setup, no Linux knowledge required.

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DIY Install

Install It Yourself

Have a Raspberry Pi? Install xPrep on it for free. Full source code on GitHub, community support included.

Free
Always free, open source
1
Flash Raspberry Pi OS to your microSD card (Debian-based, 64-bit recommended)
2
SSH in and run the one-line installer below
3
Reboot and connect to the xPrep WiFi hotspot
$ curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/alik2labs/xprep/main/install.sh | bash
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See It In Action

Watch xPrep in action.

Whether you are exploring xPrep for the first time or ready to set it up, these videos have you covered.

Introduction

What is xPrep?

A quick walkthrough of xPrep, what it does, and what you get out of the box. Perfect if you are seeing this for the first time.

Full Tutorial

How to Install xPrep

Step-by-step guide to installing xPrep on your own Raspberry Pi, from flashing the OS to connecting your first device.

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