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Open-source music client Starl promises ad-free, self-hosted streaming
Developer everm4iva launched Starl, an open-source Android music client that works offline, respects privacy, and allows self-hosting. The app features customizable mixes, no ads, and a public server option. It uses a custom 'Pure Freedom Forever' license to ensure the project remains free.
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Starl enters a crowded field of open-source music apps, but its focus on simplicity and user control could win over privacy-conscious users tired of bloated alternatives.
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I got tired of bloated music apps, so I spent the last few months building an open, self-host, streaming music client for Android. Meet starl :3 →
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