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Karabau

Native Android client for Karakeep to save, organize, and manage bookmarks.
New in version 1.4.2
Version 1.4.2

- Added custom headers management for API requests, accessible from the Add Server screen and Settings
- Added support for insecure HTTP servers (no SSL) with a confirmation dialog, useful for local self-hosted servers
- Fixed bottom action buttons being overlapped by the system navigation bar
Karabau is an open-source Android client for Karakeep, built entirely with Jetpack Compose.

Use it to keep your bookmarks in one place, with a native mobile experience focused on speed and simplicity.

Features:
- Browse your complete bookmark feed
- Search bookmarks quickly
- Manage tags and lists
- Open bookmark details with quick actions (share, favorite, archive, delete)
- Save links directly from Android share/process text flows
- Secure credential storage on device

Karabau connects to your own Karakeep server and helps you organize links from anywhere.

Minimum Android version: 12 (API 31)
License: GPL-3.0
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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.4.2 (8) suggested Added on Aug 01, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 12 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • com.ruizlenato.karabau.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 4.3 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version 1.4.0
    Version 1.4.0

    - Added tag support when creating bookmarks
    - Added quick tag creation from bookmark creation flow
    - Improved process-text save popup with tag selector and search
    - Added tag selection count in popup and refined tag creation dialog styling
    - Improved F-Droid compatibility by disabling dependency metadata block in APK/AAB
  • Version 1.4.0 (6) - Added on Jul 28, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 12 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • com.ruizlenato.karabau.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 4.3 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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