https://github.com/jksalcedo/librefind
Discover and replace proprietary apps with FOSS alternatives
https://github.com/jksalcedo/librefind
android-application finder foss kotlin libre open-source oss
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Discover and replace proprietary apps with FOSS alternatives
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/jksalcedo/librefind
- Owner: jksalcedo
- License: mit
- Created: 2026-01-07T12:13:40.000Z (5 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-02-01T17:17:03.000Z (5 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-02-02T01:34:40.585Z (5 months ago)
- Topics: android-application, finder, foss, kotlin, libre, open-source, oss
- Language: Kotlin
- Homepage:
- Size: 495 KB
- Stars: 257
- Watchers: 3
- Forks: 3
- Open Issues: 9
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml
- License: LICENSE
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README
> **Google has announced that, starting in 2026/2027, all apps on certified Android devices
> will require the developer to submit personal identity details directly to Google.
> Since the developers of this app do not agree to this requirement, this app will no longer
> work on certified Android devices after that time.**
> https://keepandroidopen.org/
LibreFind
Discover and replace proprietary apps with FOSS alternatives.
## What is LibreFind?
LibreFind is a free and lightweight Android app that scans your installed packages locally and
queries our database to identify proprietary software and find FOSS alternatives.
### Core Features
- Scan installed apps to detect proprietary software
- Get FOSS alternative recommendations
- View sovereignty scores showing FOSS vs. proprietary ratio
- Community-driven database
## Screenshots
| Dashboard | Alternative List | Submission | Profile |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  |  |  |  |
| Scan your apps and view sovereignty score | Browse FOSS alternatives | Contribute new alternatives | Track your submissions |
### Community Contributions
- Propose new FOSS alternatives for review
- Submit pros and cons for existing alternatives
- Vote on app recommendations
- Help build a comprehensive alternative database
You can contribute from within the app, or you can go to [librefind-submission.web.app](https://librefind-submission.web.app/) and use the web version.
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### Required Permissions
- `QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES` - To scan installed apps
- **Note**: This is a restricted permission.
- `INTERNET` - To query Supabase
Please join the Telegram channel for further discussions.
[Telegram](https://t.me/librefind)
## ☕ Support
LibreFind is a free and open-source project managed independently. Our goal is to promote digital
privacy by making FOSS apps mainstream. Currently, LibreFind is trusted by **1,334 registered users
** globally.
While the app is free, **infrastructure and hosting servers** cost money to keep running 24/7.
If you find this tool useful for reclaiming your digital privacy, please consider buying me a
coffee. Your support goes directly toward:
* Paying monthly server bills.
* Keeping the database online and fast.
* Development of new features.
## Contributing
Can't donate? You can still make a real difference:
- **Star the repo** — helps others discover LibreFind on GitHub
- **Report bugs** — open an issue if something isn't working
- **Suggest features** — share ideas through GitHub issues
- **Test & give feedback** — usability and performance reports are valuable
- **Translate** — help bring LibreFind to more languages
via [Weblate](https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/librefind/)
- **Spread the word** — share with friends or on social media
- **Contribute code** — fix bugs or add features via pull requests
Every small contribution helps the project grow.
## Translations
LibreFind uses [Weblate](https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/librefind/) to manage translations. You
can help translate LibreFind into your language!
## Star History
[](https://www.star-history.com/#jksalcedo/librefind&type=date&legend=top-left&theme=dark)
## License
This project is licensed under the **MIT License** - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE)
file for details.