Komi Store

Komi Store is an open-source alternative to proprietary app stores that allows users to discover and install software directly from GitHub, Codeberg, and Forgejo releases. It serves as a centralized hub for developers and users to manage open-source binaries without manually visiting repository release pages. The application is available for Android and desktop platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

On Android, the software manages APK installations and updates. On desktop, it downloads installers to the local downloads folder and opens them using the system's default handler. It is installed on Windows via Scoop or WinGet, and on macOS via Homebrew. The tool simplifies the process of finding stable releases and beta versions while providing a unified interface for managing software from different git hosting providers.

Key features

• Discovery feeds for trending, hot, and popular projects with platform-aware scoring
• APK Inspect tool for Android to view permissions, SDK versions, and signing fingerprints
• Multi-source download mirror system with SHA-256 verification against GitHub digests
• Support for Shizuku, Sui, and Dhizuku for silent app installations on Android
• Ability to import libraries from Obtainium or scan for existing GitHub-sourced apps
• Per-app variant pinning using regex filters to ensure the correct asset is updated
• GitHub OAuth and Personal Access Token authentication for accessing starred repositories
• Background update checking with configurable intervals and notifications

The application is built using Kotlin Multiplatform and Compose Multiplatform. It utilizes a curated backend to provide project metadata, such as stars, forks, and license information, which reduces the number of direct API calls to GitHub and prevents rate limiting for anonymous users. The software includes deep linking support for githubstore, github.com, and github-store.org URLs, allowing users to jump directly to repository details. It is designed for users who prefer sideloading open-source software and those who want to track updates for repositories they have starred without relying on a centralized corporate store.

Komi Store positions itself as a tool for maintaining software freedom by simplifying the distribution and discovery of open-source releases across multiple operating systems.