F-Droid desktop client

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README.md

fdroidcl

F-Droid desktop client.

This is not a replacement for the Android client. While the Android client integrates with the system with regular update checks and notifications, this is a command line client that talks to connected devices via ADB.

Commands

update                Update the index
search <regexp...>    Search available apps
show <appid...>       Show detailed info about an app
devices               List connected devices
download <appid...>   Download an app
install <appid...>    Install an app
uninstall <appid...>  Uninstall an app
defaults              Reset to the default settings

Missing commands

upgrade <appid...>    Upgrade an app

Missing features

Index verification via jar signature - currently relies on HTTPS
Interaction with multiple devices at once
Device compatibility filters (minSdk, maxSdk, abi, features)

Advantages over the Android client

Command line interface
Batch install/update/remove apps without root nor system privileges
Handle multiple Android devices
No need to install a client on the device

What it will never do

Run as a daemon, e.g. periodic index updates
Graphical user interface
Act as an F-Droid server
Swap apps with devices running the Android client