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Karabau

Luiz Renato (ruizlenato)
Tools
Version
1.5.0
Size
4.4 MB
Requires
Android API 31+
3.8 / 5 · 3,770 ratings 22,575 downloads

Updated Oct 26, 2026

Quick answer

Native Android client for Karakeep to save, organize, and manage bookmarks.

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

Screenshots

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What’s new

Version 1.5.0

- Added API key login: sign in with an API key instead of email and password
- Text notes now show their full content in the bookmark detail sheet
- Logout now revokes the app-created API key on the server, so old keys don't pile up in your Karakeep settings
- Trust user-installed CA certificates, enabling connections to self-hosted servers behind a private certificate authority
- Fixed the saved server address not being prefilled on the Add Server screen after logging out

How to install

  1. Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
  2. Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
  3. Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
  4. If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.

Data safety

  • Every file is checked against its published SHA-256 before it is listed.
  • Files are scanned for malware on every update.
  • The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
  • Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.

Frequently asked questions

What is Karabau?
Native Android client for Karakeep to save, organize, and manage bookmarks.
Who develops Karabau?
Karabau is developed by Luiz Renato (ruizlenato).
Which Android version does Karabau require?
Karabau requires Android API 31 or later.
What is the current version of Karabau?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 1.4.2.
Which license does Karabau use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists GPL-3.0-only.
Where is the source code for Karabau?
https://github.com/ruizlenato/Karabau

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