fdroidcl

TLDR

Search for apps

$ fdroidcl search [query]

Install app

$ fdroidcl install [app.id]

Update all apps

$ fdroidcl upgrade

List installed apps

$ fdroidcl list installed

Show app details

$ fdroidcl show [app.id]

SYNOPSIS

fdroidcl command [options] [arguments]

fdroidcl is a command-line client for F-Droid, the free software Android app repository. It allows searching, installing, and managing apps from F-Droid repositories without using the graphical client.
The tool connects to F-Droid repositories and uses ADB to install apps on connected Android devices. It can manage multiple devices and provides scripting-friendly output for automation.
fdroidcl enables command-line management of F-Droid apps for power users and automated deployment scenarios.

PARAMETERS

COMMAND

Operation: search, install, upgrade, list, show.

search QUERY

Search for apps.

install APP

Install application.

upgrade

Update all installed apps.

uninstall APP

Remove application.

list TYPE

List apps (installed, upgradable, all).

show APP

Show app details.

update

Refresh repository index.

--help

Display help information.

CAVEATS

Requires ADB and connected device. Device must allow installation from unknown sources. Some apps require specific Android versions.

HISTORY

fdroidcl was created as a command-line alternative to the F-Droid graphical client, enabling scriptable management of open source Android applications from F-Droid repositories.