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|Basic image editor for the GNOME desktop. Also designed for GNU/Linux smartphones. | |Basic image editor for the GNOME desktop. Also designed for GNU/Linux smartphones. | ||
|[https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.github.maoschanz.drawing Flatpak] | |[https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.github.maoschanz.drawing Flatpak] | ||
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|[https://ekiga.im Ekiga] | |||
|GPL2 | |||
|VoIP and video conferencing application for GNOME | |||
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|[https://github.com/GNOME/epiphany Gnome web (epiphany)] | |||
|GPL3 | |||
|The web browser for the GNOME desktop. Purism is working on making it phone-friendly for their Librem 5 phone. | |||
|[https://pkgs.postmarketos.org/packages?name=epiphany&branch=&repo=&arch=&maintainer= PostmarketOS repo] | |||
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|[https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Evince Evince (reader)] | |[https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Evince Evince (reader)] | ||
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|An XMPP client written in Python with Gtk+3.0 | |An XMPP client written in Python with Gtk+3.0 | ||
|[[Gajim|manual installation]] | |[[Gajim|manual installation]] | ||
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|[https://ring.cx/ GNU Ring] | |||
|GPL3 | |||
|Peer-to-peer messaging client and protocol. No registration required. | |||
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|[https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Weather GNOME Weather] | |[https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Weather GNOME Weather] | ||
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|System monitor. Purism made a mobile config for the Librem 5. | |System monitor. Purism made a mobile config for the Librem 5. | ||
|[https://pkgs.alpinelinux.org/packages?name=gnome-usage&branch=edge Alpine repo] | |[https://pkgs.alpinelinux.org/packages?name=gnome-usage&branch=edge Alpine repo] | ||
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|[https://github.com/KDE/index-fm Index FM] | |||
|GPL2 | |||
|Touchscreen file manager for Plasma Mobile | |||
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|[https://github.com/KaidanIM/Kaidan Kaidan] | |[https://github.com/KaidanIM/Kaidan Kaidan] | ||
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|Touch-optimised mobile application. X11 and Wayland support. | |Touch-optimised mobile application. X11 and Wayland support. | ||
|[https://pkgs.alpinelinux.org/packages?name=marble&branch=&repo=&arch=&maintainer= Alpine repo] | |[https://pkgs.alpinelinux.org/packages?name=marble&branch=&repo=&arch=&maintainer= Alpine repo] | ||
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|[http://links.twibright.com/ links2] | |||
|GPL2 | |||
|Simple web browser for saving on data consumption. Can be resized to a phone's aspect ratio when running in graphical mode. | |||
|[https://pkgs.alpinelinux.org/packages?name=links&branch=edge Alpine repo] | |||
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|[https://liri.io/apps/browser/ Liri Browser] | |[https://liri.io/apps/browser/ Liri Browser] | ||
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|GPL3 | |GPL3 | ||
|GTK3 based calendar application from Elementary OS. Supports the CalDAV sync protocol.<br>Resizes well to a phone's aspect ratio although a few dialog boxes may not be accessible easily. | |GTK3 based calendar application from Elementary OS. Supports the CalDAV sync protocol.<br>Resizes well to a phone's aspect ratio although a few dialog boxes may not be accessible easily. | ||
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|[http://www.midori-browser.org/ Midori] | |||
|LGPL2.1 | |||
|Fairly lightweight web browser, using very little RAM. Touch-capable but not touch-optimised and not hardware-accelerated. It can display websites well, with HTML5 support. Uses ~40MB RAM. | |||
|[https://pkgs.alpinelinux.org/packages?name=midori&branch=&repo=&arch=&maintainer= Alpine repo] | |||
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|[http://modest.garage.maemo.org/ Modest Mail] | |||
|BSD and LGPL | |||
|Lightweight, touch-friendly email client designed for Nokia Maemo devices. (Not updated since 2010. Their source link is broken, but the code can be found [https://gitorious.org/maemo-garage/modest.git/ here].) | |||
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|[https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/MoNav MoNav] | |||
|GPL3 | |||
|Lightweight touchscreen Qt-based map application (using OSM). Includes routing. | |||
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|[https://github.com/navit-gps/navit Navit] | |||
|GPL2, LGPL | |||
|Open source GTK+ and SDL based car navigation software. Uses OSM, Garmin and other map sources. | |||
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|[https://github.com/elementary/photos Photos] | |[https://github.com/elementary/photos Photos] | ||
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|Comic book reader with touch support, for plasma mobile (in development) | |Comic book reader with touch support, for plasma mobile (in development) | ||
|[https://pkgs.postmarketos.org/packages?name=peruse&branch=&repo=&arch=&maintainer= PostmarketOS repo] | |[https://pkgs.postmarketos.org/packages?name=peruse&branch=&repo=&arch=&maintainer= PostmarketOS repo] | ||
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|[https://github.com/QTodoTxt/QTodoTxt2/ QTodoTxt2] | |||
|GPL3 | |||
|todo.txt GUI, not mobile optimized, but scales well | |||
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|[https://qtox.github.io/ QTox] | |||
|GPL3 | |||
|Peer-to-peer (Tox) messaging client ([https://tox.chat/clients.html other FOSS clients also available]) | |||
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|[http://doc.qt.io/QtWebBrowser/ QtWebBrowser] | |||
|GPL3 | |||
|Lightweight and touch-friendly web browser based on qt (source [http://code.qt.io/cgit/qt-apps/qtwebbrowser.git/]). | |||
|[https://pkgs.postmarketos.org/packages?name=qtwebbrowser&branch=&repo=&arch=&maintainer= PostmarketOS repo] | |||
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|[https://github.com/Philip-Scott/Spice-up Spice-up] | |||
|GPL3 | |||
|Simple presentation program made for Elementary OS. Already very touchscreen friendly. | |||
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|[https://docs.xfce.org/xfce/thunar/start Thunar (file manager)] | |[https://docs.xfce.org/xfce/thunar/start Thunar (file manager)] | ||
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|GPL2 | |GPL2 | ||
|Monster fighting RPG. Capture and battle monsters against others! ([http://osgameclones.com/ more games]) | |Monster fighting RPG. Capture and battle monsters against others! ([http://osgameclones.com/ more games]) | ||
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|[https://github.com/ubports/morph-browser Ubports Morph browser] | |[https://github.com/ubports/morph-browser Ubports Morph browser] | ||
|GPL3 | |GPL3 | ||
|Morph browser (previously known as webbrowser-app) is a lightweight touch-friendly web browser tailored for Ubuntu, based on the Oxide web engine. | |Morph browser (previously known as webbrowser-app) is a lightweight touch-friendly web browser tailored for Ubuntu, based on the Oxide web engine. | ||
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!Package link (if available) | !Package link (if available) | ||
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|[https://github.com/sindresorhus/caprine caprine (FB Messenger)] | |||
|[https://github.com/ | |||
|MIT | |MIT | ||
|X11 application (Electron web wrapper). Touch-friendly | |X11 application (Electron web wrapper). Touch-friendly | ||
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|[https://github.com/ | |[https://github.com/diamondburned/cchat-gtk cchat-gtk] | ||
|GPL3 | |GPL3 | ||
| | |A Gtk frontend for cchat, a set of interfaces (currently only for Discord) | ||
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|[https://corebird.baedert.org Corebird (Twitter)] | |[https://corebird.baedert.org Corebird (Twitter)] | ||
|GPL3 | |GPL3 | ||
|GTK+ Twitter client | |GTK+ Twitter client | ||
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|[https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube FreeTube] | |[https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube FreeTube] | ||
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|Electron-based YouTube client | |Electron-based YouTube client | ||
|[https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube/releases x64 tar] | |[https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube/releases x64 tar] | ||
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|[https://github.com/stanfieldr/ghetto-skype ghetto-skype] | |||
|GPL3 | |||
|X11 application (Electron web wrapper). Touch-optimisation and notifications support. | |||
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|[https://igdm.me/ IGDM] | |[https://igdm.me/ IGDM] | ||
|MIT | |MIT | ||
|Electron-based Instagram direct message client | |Electron-based Instagram direct message client | ||
|https://igdm.me/ ( | |[https://igdm.me/ AppImage] | ||
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|[https://github.com/terkelg/ramme ramme (Instagram)] | |||
|MIT | |||
|X11 application (Electron web wrapper). Touch-friendly | |||
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|[https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Desktop Signal Desktop] | |||
|GPL3 | |||
|Electron based client for the Signal messaging protocol | |||
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|[https://app.assembla.com/spaces/smplayer/subversion/source/HEAD smtube (YouTube)] [http://www.smtube.org/] | |||
|GPL | |||
|X11 application (Native Qt5) with some touch-optimisation | |||
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|[https://github.com/telegramdesktop/tdesktop telegram-desktop] | |||
|GPL3 | |||
|X11 application (Native) | |||
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|[https://www.viber.com/en/download/ Viber Desktop for Linux] | |[https://www.viber.com/en/download/ Viber Desktop for Linux] | ||
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|[https://download.cdn.viber.com/desktop/Linux/viber.AppImage AppImage] | |[https://download.cdn.viber.com/desktop/Linux/viber.AppImage AppImage] | ||
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|[https://github.com/ | |[https://github.com/yakyak/yakyak YakYak] | ||
| | |MIT | ||
| | |Open source Google Hangouts client | ||
|[https://github.com/yakyak/yakyak/releases Flatpak (x86)] | |||
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Revision as of 06:19, 25 January 2021
These are applications which already exist for Linux and could be reused in postmarketOS with little to no adjustment.
Application | License | Type | Package link (if available) |
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2048 | GPL3 | Sliding tile puzzle game. Touch-friendly. | Alpine repo |
brickman ui | GPL2 | Simple retro-themed touch UI written in vala | |
Calligra Gemini[1] | GPL2 | Word processor and presentation application designed for touchscreen devices. Part of the KDE Calligra suite. | |
Dillo | GPL3 | Extremely lightweight web browser, using very little RAM. Not touch-optimised but can display most mobile websites well (no HTML5 support), and hence may be the only usable browser on older devices. Uses ~20MB RAM. | Alpine repo |
Dino | GPL3 | Modern Jabber/XMPP Client using GTK+/Vala https://dino.im/ | PostmarketOS repo |
drawing | GPL3 | Basic image editor for the GNOME desktop. Also designed for GNU/Linux smartphones. | Flatpak |
Ekiga | GPL2 | VoIP and video conferencing application for GNOME | |
Gnome web (epiphany) | GPL3 | The web browser for the GNOME desktop. Purism is working on making it phone-friendly for their Librem 5 phone. | PostmarketOS repo |
Evince (reader) | GPL2 | GTK3 document viewer (for PDFs and other formats). Supports highlighting and is touch-friendly. | PostmarketOS repo |
Gajim | GPL3 | An XMPP client written in Python with Gtk+3.0 | manual installation |
GNU Ring | GPL3 | Peer-to-peer messaging client and protocol. No registration required. | |
GNOME Weather | GPL2 | GTK3-based simple weather application. Touch-friendly. | Alpine repo |
GNOME Maps | GPL2 | GTK3-based simple maps application with routing. Reasonably touch-friendly. | Alpine repo |
GNOME Notes | GPL3/LGPL | Scales perfectly and is very touch-friendly. | flatpak |
GNOME Files | LGPL | GTK3-based file manager. | Alpine repo |
GNOME Cheese | GPL2 | Photobooth-style camera app. "Fullscreen mode" is touch-friendly. | Alpine repo |
GNOME Photos | GPL3 | Photo gallery application. Reasonably touch-friendly. | Alpine repo |
GNOME Usage | GPL3 | System monitor. Purism made a mobile config for the Librem 5. | Alpine repo |
Index FM | GPL2 | Touchscreen file manager for Plasma Mobile | |
Kaidan | GPL3 | Kirigami-based (QT) XMPP application | Alpine repo |
KCalc | GPL2 | Qt-based application. Made for desktop but also suitable for touchscreen use. | Alpine repo |
KDE Marble (maps) [2] | LGPL | Touch-optimised mobile application. X11 and Wayland support. | Alpine repo |
links2 | GPL2 | Simple web browser for saving on data consumption. Can be resized to a phone's aspect ratio when running in graphical mode. | Alpine repo |
Liri Browser | GPL3 | QtWebEngine-based browser built with complete touch (including smartphone) support, Material Design, and support for coloured-site windows | Flatpak |
Liri Calculator | GPL3 | Simple Qt5 calculator using Material Design, with touch support | Flatpak |
Liri Text | GPL3 | Simple Qt5 text and code editor using Material Design, with touch support | Flatpak |
LLs Video Player | GPL2 | Touch-based Qt Wayland application. Ported to Plasma Mobile. | |
Marker | GPL3 | Markdown editor. Very touch-friendly. | Flatpak |
Maya (calendar) | GPL3 | GTK3 based calendar application from Elementary OS. Supports the CalDAV sync protocol. Resizes well to a phone's aspect ratio although a few dialog boxes may not be accessible easily. | |
Midori | LGPL2.1 | Fairly lightweight web browser, using very little RAM. Touch-capable but not touch-optimised and not hardware-accelerated. It can display websites well, with HTML5 support. Uses ~40MB RAM. | Alpine repo |
Modest Mail | BSD and LGPL | Lightweight, touch-friendly email client designed for Nokia Maemo devices. (Not updated since 2010. Their source link is broken, but the code can be found here.) | |
MoNav | GPL3 | Lightweight touchscreen Qt-based map application (using OSM). Includes routing. | |
Navit | GPL2, LGPL | Open source GTK+ and SDL based car navigation software. Uses OSM, Garmin and other map sources. | |
Photos | LGPL2.1 | Photo gallery and editor for Elementary OS. Originally a fork of Shotwell. Resizes well to a phone's aspect ratio although a few dialog boxes may not be accessible easily. | |
Peruse | LGPL2 | Comic book reader with touch support, for plasma mobile (in development) | PostmarketOS repo |
QTodoTxt2 | GPL3 | todo.txt GUI, not mobile optimized, but scales well | |
QTox | GPL3 | Peer-to-peer (Tox) messaging client (other FOSS clients also available) | |
QtWebBrowser | GPL3 | Lightweight and touch-friendly web browser based on qt (source [3]). | PostmarketOS repo |
Spice-up | GPL3 | Simple presentation program made for Elementary OS. Already very touchscreen friendly. | |
Thunar (file manager) | GPL2 | Default file manager on Xfce4 (GTK3-based). Reasonably touch friendly when menu bar and status bar are disabled. | Alpine repo |
Timetrack | GPL3 | Timetracker for GNOME. Touch-friendly. | Flatpak |
Transmission | GPL2/GPL3 | BitTorrent client. Main interface is touch friendly but settings is not. | Alpine repo |
Tuxemon | GPL2 | Monster fighting RPG. Capture and battle monsters against others! (more games) | |
Ubports Morph browser | GPL3 | Morph browser (previously known as webbrowser-app) is a lightweight touch-friendly web browser tailored for Ubuntu, based on the Oxide web engine. |
Apps that only work with proprietary services
Using proprietary networks takes away your freedom, consider not using these altogether (e.g. by replacing Skype/WhatsApp with XMPP or Matrix). |
Application | License | Type | Package link (if available) |
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caprine (FB Messenger) | MIT | X11 application (Electron web wrapper). Touch-friendly | |
cchat-gtk | GPL3 | A Gtk frontend for cchat, a set of interfaces (currently only for Discord) | |
Corebird (Twitter) | GPL3 | GTK+ Twitter client | |
FreeTube | GPL3 | Electron-based YouTube client | x64 tar |
ghetto-skype | GPL3 | X11 application (Electron web wrapper). Touch-optimisation and notifications support. | |
IGDM | MIT | Electron-based Instagram direct message client | AppImage |
ramme (Instagram) | MIT | X11 application (Electron web wrapper). Touch-friendly | |
Signal Desktop | GPL3 | Electron based client for the Signal messaging protocol | |
smtube (YouTube) [4] | GPL | X11 application (Native Qt5) with some touch-optimisation | |
telegram-desktop | GPL3 | X11 application (Native) | |
Viber Desktop for Linux | Closed source | Official Desktop Linux Viber client (x86) | AppImage |
YakYak | MIT | Open source Google Hangouts client | Flatpak (x86) |
See also
Other Mobile Linux platforms
- Ubuntu Touch app store - Some of these applications may be reusable on pmOS
- Maemo packages - These applications should be reusable in pmOS, and integrate well with the Hildon UI
- Meego/Sailfish/Nemo applications - Will require some reworking for pmOS
- LuneOS apps - Will require some reworking for pmOS
- Mobile GNU/Linux Apps - A similar list
Other frameworks
- box86 - Allows applications compiled for x86 Linux to be executed on ARM devices
- Anbox - Under-construction Android compatibility layer
- Darling - Darwin/macOS compatibility layer for Linux
- oFono - Open Source Telephony Framework
- Ginn - Allows non-multitouch-aware applications to support multitouch gestures making a lot more applications usable on a touchscreen. [5]
- MicroEmulator - Runs J2ME MIDP feature phone applications on Linux devices. Can be used to run apps e.g. Opera Mini and Facebook, for the pmOS feature phone idea.