Rocinante
Fast, private, and native client for the BookWyrm literary social network.
ferlagod Reading Social Network
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Description
Rocinante is a native Android client for connecting to any BookWyrm instance, the federated social network for readers. Designed with a focus on privacy and performance, it allows you to manage your reading habits without relying on closed platforms or algorithms.
Key features:
- Timeline interaction (ActivityPub): post updates, reply, and like.
- Library management: organize books in default shelves (To Read, Reading, Read).
- Progress tracking: update read pages synchronized with the server.
- Local reminders: configurable daily notifications from the device, without network usage, to encourage reading habits.
- Community exploration: view reviews, currently reading books, and other users' profiles.
- Free and open-source software: transparent code under GPLv3 license, with no trackers or proprietary dependencies.
Anti-features
Properties of this app that are worth knowing about before installing.
- NonFreeNet
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Permissions
What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.
- Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
- NotificationsShow notifications.
- CameraTake photos and videos.
- Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
- Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
- Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
- Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
- rocinante.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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