Claw

unofficial client for lobste.rs
AppID:dev.msfjarvis.claw.android
Author:Harsh Shandilya
License:MIT
Donation:Webpage
InRepoSince:2023-07-10
LastRepoUpdate:2026-04-02
LastAppUpdate:2026-04-02
LastVersion:1.63.0
Categories:Internet
APK source:Github
Google Play:Check if it's there
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Claw is a read-only client for the lobste.rs link aggregator with support for saving posts, functioning as a reading list.

I built this app to both make it easier to find and remember interesting things from lobste.rs, as well as cut my teeth on Jetpack Compose and build something that I would actually use.

WhatsNew:

### Fixed

- Comments are no longer indicated as unread on the first visit of a post

### Changed

- Post titles in the list view can now take up 2 lines to make ellipsizing less likely
- Action buttons now have a prominent background to make their touch target more obvious
- Action buttons now have additional padding to avoid accidental presses when interacting
with system gestures

Thanks to Charles Lombardo for contributing the action button UI changes.

anti Anti-Features:
  • TetheredNet (This app is bound to a certain network service):
    ⇒ The app is bound to lobste.rs.
  • Tracking (the application tracks and reports your activity to somewhere – usually either without your consent, or by default (i.e. you’d have to actively disable it)):
    ⇒ The app comes with Sentry which seems to be enabled by default.
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While you can download the APKs here directly, you should preferably use an F-Droid client so the app stays up-to-date on your device. Some clients have this repo enabled by default, e.g. Neo Store, Droid-ify, or, of course, the IzzyOnDroid client by Sunil. With others (like the official client) you'll have to add this repo manually (see the hint on top of the package list for how to do that).

Packages

Version 1.63.0 (2026-04-02) no RB details available help icon

Android Versions:
  • Target: 16.0
  • MinVer: 9.0
  • ABIs: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
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Version 1.62.0 (2026-03-10) no RB details available help icon