Anemo
Anemo is a free, open-source security app for Android. A private local storage utility application for android. It has 326 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid.
About Anemo
Anemo is a private local storage utility application for android. Instead of being a stand-alone file manager user interface, it hooks into various components of Android making it feel like a native part of the operative system. Moreover it provides ways for the user to export contents from other apps and save them as files. Features - Create folders and organize files freely - All files in the private storage won't appear in the other apps - Access in the system Files application (the DocumentsProviderUI) - An optional shortcut for devices that do not expose the system Files app is offered - Lock access to the private storage - Quick tile - Auto lock after 15 minutes - Password for…
Privacy and F-Droid
F-Droid builds Anemo from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.
No anti-features flagged on the latest F-Droid build.
Screenshots
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What is Anemo?
Anemo is a free, open-source security app for Android. A private local storage utility application for android. It has 326 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid.
Is Anemo free and open source?
Yes. Anemo's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0-only license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid, which builds it from source, flags no anti-features such as ads or tracking on its latest build.
How do I install Anemo?
You can install Anemo from F-Droid (package exe.bbllw8.anemo); the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: v2.7.1).
Is Anemo still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Jun 1, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Mar 16, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.