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F-Droid: https://f-droid.org/en/2025/10/28/sideloading.html\n\u003e - Keep Android Open: https://keepandroidopen.org\n\u003e - Video context: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRvqdLsnsKY\n\n# Webview Kiosk\n\n\u003e Docs: https://webviewkiosk.nktnet.uk\n\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\n[\u003cimg src=\"./docs/public/static/images/badges/github.png\" alt=\"Get it on GitHub\" width=\"260px\" /\u003e](https://github.com/nktnet1/webview-kiosk/releases)\n[\u003cimg src=\"./docs/public/static/images/badges/obtainium.png\" alt=\"Get it on Obtainium\" width=\"260px\" /\u003e](https://apps.obtainium.imranr.dev/redirect?r=obtainium://add/https://github.com/nktnet1/webview-kiosk)\n[\u003cimg src=\"./docs/public/static/images/badges/google-play.svg\" alt=\"Get it on Google Play\" width=\"260px\" /\u003e](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nktnet.webview_kiosk)\n[\u003cimg src=\"./docs/public/static/images/badges/f-droid.svg\" alt=\"Get it on F-Droid\" width=\"260px\" /\u003e](https://f-droid.org/packages/uk.nktnet.webviewkiosk)\n[\u003cimg src=\"./docs/public/static/images/badges/izzy-on-droid.svg\" alt=\"Get it on IzzyOnDroid\" width=\"260px\" /\u003e](https://apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid/index/apk/uk.nktnet.webviewkiosk)\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\nWebview Kiosk is a free and open-source Android application for secure,\nkiosk-style web browsing.\n\nIt can function as digital signage, a kid-friendly restricted browser, an\nimmersive web reader, an interactive sign-up form, a home assistant dashboard,\nor simply a wall clock.\n\nDesigned for small businesses and device owners who are looking for a simple\nand standalone Kiosk solution.\n\n## Key Features\n\n### Core / Standalone\n\n- \u003cb\u003eLock Task Mode (Pin):\u003c/b\u003e prevent access to your device's home screen, apps and status bar\n- \u003cb\u003eSecure Settings:\u003c/b\u003e configurations are protected by biometrics, device credentials or custom password\n- \u003cb\u003eURL Filtering:\u003c/b\u003e use regular expressions to control web access through a URL blacklist and whitelist\n- \u003cb\u003eExport/Import:\u003c/b\u003e backup and restore user settings in Base64 or JSON format\n- \u003cb\u003eLocal files:\u003c/b\u003e display an image, audio, video, or HTML file in kiosk mode from your device\n- \u003cb\u003eDefault Launcher:\u003c/b\u003e use as the home app and launch other apps in lock task mode (kiosk)\n\n### Remote Management / Enterprise\n\n1. MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport)\n   - Monitor events, update settings, execute commands and build custom automations using the API\n   - Requires an MQTT broker (e.g. Mosquitto, EMQX, HiveMQ, or their HomeAssistant integrations)\n\n2. UnifiedPush\n   - Send commands and update settings via a decentralised push notification system\n   - Requires a distributor application (e.g. sunup, ntfy, gCompat-UP)\n\n3. Managed Configurations (App Restrictions)\n   - For fully-managed (company-owned) devices, settings can be remotely configured via an MDM/EMM provider\n   - Advanced users using a device policy controller (e.g. Test DPC or OwnDroid) can also enforce configurations locally\n\n## Permissions\n\n- \u003cb\u003eINTERNET\u003c/b\u003e: for general web browsing\n- \u003cb\u003eCAMERA\u003c/b\u003e: (optional) for use with web apps that requires photo/video capture\n- \u003cb\u003eRECORD_AUDIO\u003c/b\u003e: (optional) for use with web apps that requires audio capture\n- \u003cb\u003eMODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS\u003c/b\u003e: for routing audio (microphone will not work without this)\n- \u003cb\u003eACCESS_FINE_LOCATION\u003c/b\u003e: (optional) for web apps that needs precise geolocation\n- \u003cb\u003eACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION\u003c/b\u003e: (optional) for web apps that needs approximate geolocation\n- \u003cb\u003eQUERY_ALL_PACKAGES\u003c/b\u003e: to find launchable apps, device owners and lock task packages\n- \u003cb\u003ePOST_NOTIFICATIONS\u003c/b\u003e: (optional) for lock task mode (kiosk) launches and MQTT\n- \u003cb\u003eFOREGROUND_SERVICE\u003c/b\u003e: for persistent notification and management with lock task and MQTT\n- \u003cb\u003eFOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE\u003c/b\u003e: provides a return mechanism for opening apps in kiosk\n- \u003cb\u003eUSE_BIOMETRIC\u003c/b\u003e: replaces USE_FINGERPRINT from Android 9 onwards\n- \u003cb\u003eUSE_FINGERPRINT\u003c/b\u003e: use fingerprint hardware when accessing settings or unlocking kiosk\n- \u003cb\u003eWAKE_LOCK\u003c/b\u003e: to optionally wake the screen when receiving MQTT commands\n- \u003cb\u003eWRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE\u003c/b\u003e: for downloading files in Android 9.0 (SDK 28) and below\n- \u003cb\u003eAPI (Dhizuku)\u003c/b\u003e: to request shared device owner privileges\n\n## Installation Notes\n\nFrom [v0.17.0](https://github.com/nktnet1/webview-kiosk/releases/tag/v0.17.0),\nGoogle Play's [automatic protection](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/10183279)\nhas been intentionally \u003cb\u003edisabled\u003c/b\u003e to allow installations from the Aurora Store.\n\nFrom [v0.15.7](https://github.com/nktnet1/webview-kiosk/releases/tag/v0.15.7),\nthe package name for all installation sources except the Google Play Store has\nchanged from `com.nktnet.webview_kiosk` to `uk.nktnet.webviewkiosk`.\n\n## Contact\n\n- support@webviewkiosk.nktnet.uk\n\n## License\n\nThis project is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 or later.\n\nSee the [LICENSE](./LICENSE) file for details.\n\n## Screenshots\n\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"./metadata/en-US/images/phoneScreenshots/001.phone-default.png\" width=\"275px\" alt=\"Phone Screenshot 1\" /\u003e\u0026nbsp;\n  \u003cimg src=\"./metadata/en-US/images/phoneScreenshots/002.phone-locked.png\" width=\"275px\" alt=\"Phone Screenshot 2\"/\u003e\u0026nbsp;\n  \u003cimg src=\"./metadata/en-US/images/phoneScreenshots/003.phone-kiosk-control-panel.png\" width=\"275px\" alt=\"Phone Screenshot 3\" /\u003e\u0026nbsp;\n  \u003cimg src=\"./metadata/en-US/images/phoneScreenshots/004.phone-page-blocked.png\" width=\"275px\" alt=\"Phone Screenshot 4\" /\u003e\u0026nbsp;\n  \u003cimg src=\"./metadata/en-US/images/phoneScreenshots/005.phone-settings.png\" width=\"275px\" alt=\"Phone Screenshot 5\" /\u003e\u0026nbsp;\n  \u003cimg src=\"./metadata/en-US/images/phoneScreenshots/006.phone-settings-mqtt.png\" width=\"275px\" alt=\"Phone Screenshot 6\" /\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n## Alternatives\n\n- [Fully Kiosk Browser Lockdown](https://www.fully-kiosk.com) (feature-rich, but not a free kiosk solution)\n- [Web Kiosk](https://github.com/screenlite/web-kiosk) (FOSS, developed by Screenlite)\n- [FreeKiosk](https://github.com/RushB-fr/freekiosk) (FOSS, developed by Rushb-fr)\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fnktnet1%2Fwebview-kiosk","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fnktnet1%2Fwebview-kiosk","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fnktnet1%2Fwebview-kiosk/lists"}