https://github.com/cannolihq/cannoli

A frontend with just the right amount of filling!
https://github.com/cannolihq/cannoli

android retro-gaming

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A frontend with just the right amount of filling!

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/cannolihq/cannoli
• Owner: CannoliHQ
• License: gpl-3.0
• Created: 2026-03-13T04:25:31.000Z (4 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2026-04-16T04:52:11.000Z (3 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2026-04-16T06:45:24.876Z (3 months ago)
• Topics: android, retro-gaming
• Language: Kotlin
• Homepage: https://cannoli.dev
• Size: 13 MB
• Stars: 70
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 25
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml
  • License: LICENSE

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Cannoli



A frontend with just the right amount of filling!












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# What is Cannoli?

Cannoli is an opinionated retro gaming setup for Android.

It comes with [built-in libretro cores](https://cannoli.dev/documentation/platforms/) and can also launch RetroArch / Standalone emulators like a traditional frontend.

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# What does it look like?











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# Why make another frontend?

`¯\_(ツ)_/¯`

I adore [MinUI](https://github.com/shauninman/MinUI) by [Shaun Inman](https://github.com/shauninman). No fuss, a focused

feature set, and unapologetically opinionated.

Without his masterpiece this derivative would not exist.

For that I thank him, and apologize for the bastardization that follows.

Since purchasing a Retroid Pocket Classic I've been yearning for MinUI's simplicity.

**This is my attempt to bring that experience to Android.**

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# Design Goals

- Play Some Damn Games!

- Minimal Configuration

- Easy to add new games

- Basic features baked in

- Judicious addition of new features

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# Spread Joy!

I've spent a lot of time building Cannoli.

If you enjoy using it and feel inclined to pay it forward, go do something nice for someone! ❤️