Self-host app-distribution-server
v2.1.1Self-hosted iOS/Android app distribution for IPA and APK
- Stars
- 165
- Port
- 8000 (HTTP server for upload and installation pages)
ghcr.io/significa/app-distribution-server
What is app-distribution-server?
app-distribution-server is a simple, self-hosted server for distributing iOS and Android mobile app builds (IPA and APK files). It provides a single upload endpoint secured with a pre-shared token, returning a public install page with a QR code for on-device installation. The server deploys via Docker and supports local filesystem and S3-compatible storage backends. It does not handle device registration or app building, focusing solely on file sharing for internal distribution among developers, testers, or clients. The project includes a Swagger/OpenAPI explorer at /docs for API documentation.
Should you self-host app-distribution-server?
app-distribution-server scores 45/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #11 of 20 in Application Management. It has 165 GitHub stars.
There was no stable release in the past 12 months, so check the repository's recent activity before you rely on it.
Setup is easy: most people get it running in one sitting. An official Docker image is available. It is GPL-3.0-licensed and written mostly in Python.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is hot-updater (62/100, 1 797 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See app-distribution-server vs hot-updater side by side.
Features
- Customizable Branding
- IPA and APK file upload
- Pre-shared token authentication
- QR code installation page
- S3-compatible storage backend
- Swagger/OpenAPI documentation
app-distribution-server README
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