# Mako (open-source launcher)

> Mako is a free, open-source launcher for Android. Privacy-first Android launcher designed for focus, speed, and simplicity. It has 266 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, and you can install it from F-Droid.

Built entirely in native Kotlin, runs fully on-device, avoids tracking, and keeps distractions to a minimum by emphasizing clarity and intentional interaction.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/rama-io/mako |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Kotlin |
| GitHub stars | 266 |
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/com.rama.mako/ (package com.rama.mako) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | not linked |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | https://rama-io.github.io/mako.html |
| Official | no |
| Category | Launchers & home screens |
| Latest release | 2026.54 (Sep 9, 2026) |
| Last commit | Sep 9, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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