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# fdroidcl
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[F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/) desktop client.
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This is **not** a replacement for the [Android client](https://gitlab.com/fdroid/fdroidclient).
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While the Android client integrates with the system with regular update checks
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and notifications, this is a command line client that talks to connected
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devices via [ADB](https://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html).
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This software is **unfinished** and **unstable**. Since it lacks JAR
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verification signature, it also relies solely on HTTPS for security. Use at
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your own risk.
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### Commands
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update Update the index
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search <regexp...> Search available apps
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show <appid...> Show detailed info about an app
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devices List connected devices
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download <appid...> Download an app
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install <appid...> Install an app
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uninstall <appid...> Uninstall an app
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### Missing commands
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upgrade <appid...> Upgrade an app
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### Missing features
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* Index verification via jar signature
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- Cannot be currently done since MD5WithRSA is unimplemented
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* Multi-repo support
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* Interaction with multiple devices at once
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### Advantages over the Android client
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* Command line interface
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* Batch install/update/remove apps without root nor system privileges
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* Handle multiple Android devices
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* No need to install a client on the device
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### What it will never do
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* Run as a daemon, e.g. periodic index updates
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* Graphical user interface
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* Act as an F-Droid server
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* Swap apps with devices running the Android client
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