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Android app manager that installs and updates apps directly from their GitHub, GitLab, F-Droid and other release sources.

Open-source alternative to:Google Play Store

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What is it?

Obtainium is an Android app that installs and updates apps straight from their release pages instead of relying on a single app store. You add an app by its source URL, and Obtainium tracks new releases and can notify you when an update is available.

It supports a wide range of sources, including GitHub, GitLab, Forgejo/Codeberg, F-Droid and third-party F-Droid repos, IzzyOnDroid, SourceHut, and several other app stores and websites. Direct APK links and HTML pages containing APK links are also supported as fallbacks. Some sources rely on web scraping, which can break when a site's layout changes.

The project publishes its signing certificate hash and PGP key so users can verify APK builds, and it is available through GitHub, IzzyOnDroid and F-Droid.

Key features

  • 01Installs and updates Android apps directly from GitHub, GitLab, F-Droid and other release sources.
  • 02Sends notifications when new releases become available.
  • 03Supports Direct APK links and HTML pages that link to APK files.
  • 04Lets you share import links and crowdsourced app configurations.
  • 05Publishes signing certificate hash and PGP key for verifying builds.

Use cases

  • Keeping open-source Android apps up to date without waiting for a store listing.
  • Installing apps distributed only through GitHub releases or F-Droid repos.
  • Tracking app releases from several sources in one place.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Get the app from GitHub releases

  2. 2

    Or install from IzzyOnDroid

  3. 3

    Or install from F-Droid

Things to know

  • Only runs on Android.
  • Some sources rely on web scraping, which can break when websites change their design.

Topics

#android#apk#app-updater#github#gitlab#f-droid#notifications#foss#apk-update#apk-updater

FAQ

What is Obtainium?
Android app manager that installs and updates apps directly from their GitHub, GitLab, F-Droid and other release sources. Obtainium is an Android app that installs and updates apps straight from their release pages instead of relying on a single app store. You add an app by its source URL, and Obtainium tracks new releases and can notify you when an update is available.
Is Obtainium free to use? What license does it have?
Obtainium is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is Obtainium still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to Obtainium was on Oct 18, 2026.
What can I use Obtainium for?
Keeping open-source Android apps up to date without waiting for a store listing. Installing apps distributed only through GitHub releases or F-Droid repos. Tracking app releases from several sources in one place.
How do I install Obtainium?
Get the app from GitHub releases Or install from IzzyOnDroid Or install from F-Droid
Where can I get Obtainium?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/ImranR98/Obtainium

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