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Foss web app handler (self.fossdroid)

submitted 2 years ago by Sivilian to c/[email protected]

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Dose anyone know of a Foss web app handler/"installer" that is not a browser. I use firefox on my phone but the way it handles web apps is lacking. What is out there I could use for this that is not a full web browser itself as I don't want a second one on my phone. Thanks

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

You could try Hermit! It’s literally a way to make “lite apps,” as it calls them. I use it myself and freaking love it.

Thing is, I don’t believe it’s FOSS. 😕

EDIT: Looks like there is a FOSS alternative called Native Alpha!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yes, Native Alpha works really well. However, I faintly remember some "beef" between the developers where the Hermit developer claimed that Native Alpha doesn't fully isolate things.

Don't want to throw in false accusations here. It's just what I remember and I'm saying this as a heads-up for anyone concerned. But please take it with a grain of salt.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Fair enough! Not having used Native Alpha myself, I literally can’t comment on that, but it’s definitely something to look into if you have the time/desire to know exactly how/how much things are isolated. 👍

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I don't get it, why do you need a separate handler/installer? A "web app" is nothing more than a browser window that's soft-locked to one website. What's your preferred browser? If it allows you to add websites to your home screen, then just do that.

What am I missing? 🤔

[–] Sivilian 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Firefox doesn't handle webapps well that is why.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I use it for Facebook and Wefwef, it seems seems to work fine for those. Maybe it depends on the website.

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