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timschneeb/awesome-shizuku

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TLDR

A community-curated list of Android apps that use Shizuku to access privileged system features, like managing files, automating tasks, or tweaking device settings, without needing to root your phone.

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    What it does
      Curated app list
      No-root privilege access
      Community maintained
    App Categories
      Audio and display
      Privacy and security
      File managers
      Network tools
    Device Brands
      Samsung OneUI
      Google Pixel
      Xiaomi MIUI
    Dev Libraries
      Filesystem access
      System control
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USE CASE 1

Find Android apps for audio processing, automation, privacy, and display management that work without root access.

USE CASE 2

Discover apps designed for specific device brands like Samsung OneUI, Google Pixel, or Xiaomi MIUI that leverage Shizuku.

USE CASE 3

Find developer libraries for building your own Shizuku-compatible Android app with privileged filesystem or system access.

USE CASE 4

Track new additions to the list using the linked daily changelog to stay current with the Shizuku ecosystem.

Tech stack

Python

Getting it running

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In plain English

This is a curated list of Android apps that take advantage of a tool called Shizuku. Shizuku is a separate app that lets normal Android applications access parts of the operating system that are usually only available to apps with root access, all without needing to actually root the device. It does this by running a service through ADB, which is a developer tool built into Android. Once Shizuku is running, other apps can ask it to perform privileged actions on their behalf. The list in this repository covers a wide range of apps organized by category. Categories include audio processing tools, automation helpers, display management, privacy utilities, file managers, network tools, app installers, terminal emulators, and customization apps. There are also sections for apps that work specifically with certain device brands like Samsung OneUI, Google Pixel, and Xiaomi MIUI. Each entry in the list includes the app name, a brief description, its software license, and links to its source code or download page where available. Some entries are marked with a star symbol to indicate they are particularly notable. Closed-source apps are tracked in a separate file. The list is available in English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. This is a community-maintained reference document, not a software project itself. Contributors can submit pull requests to add or update entries. A daily changelog repository is linked for people who want to track what gets added over time. There is also a section listing development libraries that other developers can use to build their own Shizuku-compatible apps, covering areas like filesystem access, system control, and power management. The full README is longer than what was shown.

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Prompt 1
I want to automate tasks on my Android phone without rooting it. Which apps in the awesome-shizuku list cover automation and what do they do?
Prompt 2
I have a Samsung Galaxy running OneUI. Which Shizuku apps in this list are built specifically for my device?
Prompt 3
I'm building an Android app that needs filesystem access without root. Which Shizuku developer libraries in this list should I start with?
Prompt 4
What is Shizuku and how does it let Android apps access privileged features without root? Explain it simply, I've never heard of ADB.
Prompt 5
I want to manage app installations on my Android device without root. Which tools from the awesome-shizuku list handle that?
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