After a lot of contemplation I've decided to open source the app. There are still some changes that probably need to happen before it can be considered "FOSS" but this is a huge step I think.

As I'm voiced my opinions on this previously, the main repository for Summit will not be to the public for PRs. If you encounter bugs or have any feature requests please continue to send them through the proper channels (ideally to this community).

Enjoy~~

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[–] shnizmuffin@lemmy.inbutts.lol 32 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Whoa, shit. That's awesome of you and also remember: most people are idiots and the dumbest ones are loudest.

[–] kratoz29@lemm.ee 7 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Why this disclaimer? Is this something that people that open their projects should know?

[–] sunaurus@lemm.ee 14 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Whenever you give your free time and energy to build something open source for the world, there are always some people who say “why aren’t you giving me 10x more, you lazy dev” 😅

[–] kratoz29@lemm.ee 3 points 10 months ago

I should have known 😆

[–] ByteMe@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I think dev was skeptical about judgement for their code

[–] kratoz29@lemm.ee 9 points 10 months ago

I'm skeptical that the code would be bad, considering Summit is a top-notch app.

[–] Fitik@fedia.io 20 points 10 months ago

That's great, I like how Summit looks, and that's another very big green flag for it!

[–] tenchiken@lemmy.dbzer0.com 18 points 10 months ago (1 children)

If you use this, give them moneys!!

https://www.patreon.com/SummitforLemmy

@idunnololz@lemmy.world thank you hugely for both the software, and committing to open source!

[–] idunnololz@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

No problem. Thanks for the support!

[–] SatyrSack@feddit.org 14 points 10 months ago (1 children)

There are still some changes that probably need to happen before it can be considered "FOSS" but this is a huge step I think.

The source is available and the license is definitely free. What else is there keeping it from being FOSS?

[–] idunnololz@lemmy.world 18 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Oh I thought it couldn't have proprietary dependencies but that's not apparently true. Nevermind. I guess it is FOSS now.

[–] ByteMe@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I think you're getting confused with f-droid compliant

[–] idunnololz@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Probably

[–] SatyrSack@feddit.org 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I cannot find a definitive answer on whether or not a program with a proprietary dependency can still be considered FOSS. But you did?

[–] idunnololz@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

I don't know about definitive...

[–] Delusion6903@discuss.online 14 points 10 months ago

My favorite client just got better

[–] kratoz29@lemm.ee 14 points 10 months ago

Congratulations that you finally decide to open source it, I hope the nature of Lemmy didn't force your hand :p (joking... A bit).

In real honesty I can't wait to see the big improvements the app gets along the way, you have pretty much perfected this app with each update and if the community can help you to improve it further it just means you are gonna keep spreading the love with this app ;)

[–] revanite@lemm.ee 10 points 10 months ago

The best android app!

[–] tehsYs@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Just the day I decided Summit is the client for me, I only wished if it would be opensource... lol

[–] caseyweederman@lemmy.ca 6 points 10 months ago

Can you wish for some more things please

[–] Blaze@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 10 months ago

Amazing!

[–] ByteMe@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago

That's amazing, thank you!

[–] asudox@lemmy.asudox.dev 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Cool. Any plans on publishing this to F-Droid?

[–] idunnololz@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Already submitted: https://gitlab.com/fdroid/rfp/-/issues/3053

[–] asudox@lemmy.asudox.dev 2 points 10 months ago

Thanks.

[–] QuizzaciousOtter@lemm.ee 5 points 10 months ago

I love this!!! I recently switched from Summit to Thunder because it bothered me that it's not FOSS. But frankly, I prefer Summit and I missed it. It looks like I can switch back to it. Thank you!

[–] caseyweederman@lemmy.ca 5 points 10 months ago

Well I'm sold. Sorry ljdawson.

[–] 0ops@lemm.ee 4 points 10 months ago

Let's goooo!

[–] hmmm@sh.itjust.works 4 points 10 months ago

Holy, Thanks ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ

[–] ByteMe@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Why did you open 2 repositories?

[–] idunnololz@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago

The repository didnt use to be public and I wanted a way for people who didnt want to use Google Play to get the app. I did some research and found out people often used obtainium which works with github. So I decided to make a 2nd repository which I can make public and just release all the APKs to it.