dandelion*

This is an unofficial webview based client for the community-run, distributed social network diaspora*.

Description

This is an unofficial webview based client for the community-run, distributed social network diaspora*. It's currently under development and should be used with that in mind. Please submit any bugs you might find.

WebApp

The app is developed as a WebApp because currently diaspora* doesn't have an functional API that can be used to create a native interface to retrieve the user's data, publications, direct messages and so on. That's why there are currently only WebApps for diaspora* out there. Stay tuned on diaspora* issues about API.

Why is a WebApp better than using the mobile site on a browser? Basically it provides better integration with the system (events coming into and going out of the app), notifications, customized interface and functions and a nice little icon that takes you directly to your favorite social network :)

Device Requirements

The minimum Android version supported is Jelly Bean, Android v4.2.0 / API 17

Privacy & Permissions

dandelion* requires access to the Internet and to external storage to be able to upload photos when creating a new post and for taking screenshots.

Contributions

The project is always open for contributions and accepts pull requests. The project uses AOSP Java Code Style, with one exception: private members are _camelCase instead of mBigCamel. You may use Android Studios auto reformat feature before sending a PR.

We use Crowdin to translate dandelion*. Join our project here: https://crowdin.com/project/diaspora-for-android/invite. If your desired language is not listed please contact the maintainers/owner.

Join our IRC or Matrix channel (bridged) and say hello! Don't be afraid to start talking.

Note that the main project members are working on this project for free during leisure time, are mostly busy with their job/university/school, and may not react or start coding immediately.

Resources

Project: Changelog | Issues level/beginner | License | CoC
Project diaspora* account: dandelion00@diasp.org
diaspora*: GitHub | Web | d* HQ account
App on F-Droid: Metadata | Page | Wiki | Build log

Licensing

dandelion* is released under GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE (see LICENCE). The app is licensed GPL v3. Localization files and resources (strings*.xml) are licensed CC0 1.0. For more licensing informations, see 3rd party licenses.