F-Droid
FOSS Android app repository with a client for browsing and updates
F-Droid is an installable catalogue of free and open source applications for Android, distributed via a dedicated client app and a repository format you can host yourself. It provides a privacy-oriented alternative to mainstream app stores and includes tooling for building and publishing apps.
Key Features
- Android client to browse, install, and update apps from F-Droid repositories
- Curated FOSS catalog with version history and update tracking
- Repository infrastructure (fdroidserver) to create and host your own app repo
- Automated build and signing workflow for reproducible publishing of APKs
- Support for multiple repositories and repository metadata for discovery and trust
Use Cases
- Distribute internal Android apps within an organization via a private repository
- Provide a public FOSS app catalog as an alternative Android app store
- Maintain a controlled, privacy-focused app source for managed devices
F-Droid combines an Android app store experience with open tooling for running your own repositories, making it suitable for both end users and teams that need independent app distribution.
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