fdpm 0.0.4

Command line tool to install packages from f-droid.org

fdpm

F-Droid Package Manager Install apps from f-droid through command line

Requirements

• adb
• git
• python

Setup

• On android:
  • Enable developer options
  • [Optional but recommended] To connect adb on phone itself:
    • Install a terminal like termux
    • Install adb binaries
    • Go to Developer options -> Wireless debugging -> Note the IP address & Port
    • Open termux and enter adb connect ip.add.re.ss:port (Enter IP address & Port noted in previous step)
  • Install dummy installer apk Or you could also build it yourself from here. Just keep the package name intact.
• On desktop:
  • Download and extract platform tools
  • Add adb to your PATH (You should be able to access it from any directory)
  • If wireless adb is possible on your android, enter adb connect ip.add.re.ss:port (same way as in android steps)
  • If wireless is not possible, connect usb

Installation

git clone https://gitlab.com/kshib/fdpm
cd fdroid-cli
pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

# Search apps
python fdpm.py -s launcher

# Install apps
python fdpm.py -i org.videolan.vlc ch.deletescape.lawnchair.plah

# Uninstall apps
python fdpm.py -n org.videolan.vlc ch.deletescape.lawnchair.plah

# Update installed apps
python fdpm.py -u

# Use dialog interface to avoid using package names (Not supported on windows)
python fdpm.py -d

Screenshots:

Tested on

• Android 11
• 5.16.14-1-MANJARO

License

GNU AFFERO GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE