Who should use LeanType?

LeanType is an open-source project built for android users seeking advanced keyboard features with privacy controls.

Yes — LeanType is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.

What platforms does LeanType run on?

LeanType runs on the web and Android.

Is LeanType still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 373 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to LeanType?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Smart Type, CleverKeys, and CleverType AI Keyboard.

Who develops LeanType?

LeanType is developed by LeanBitLab.

How long has LeanType been around?

LeanType first shipped in 2019.

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LeanType

Name: LeanType
Author: LeanBitLab

f-droid.orgOther AI

LeanType is a privacy-focused Android keyboard offering AI-powered proofreading, translation, and customizable AI keys. It features clipboard management, floating keyboard, and offline core typing, with optional cloud AI integrations. Designed for users wanting advanced, private typing tools.

Open SourceGPL-3.0WebAndroid

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502stars

32forks

5features

2019since

Overview

5 features

LeanType is an Other AI project. It provides a privacy-focused Android keyboard with AI-powered writing and translation tools. LeanType is an open-source project aimed at android users seeking advanced keyboard features with privacy controls. LeanType is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. LeanType is available on the web and Android.

Behind LeanType is LeanBitLab, and it first shipped in 2019. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 502 stars and 373 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 5 catalogued features are AI proofreading, AI translation, and Custom AI keys. The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

AI proofreading
AI translation
Custom AI keys
Clipboard management
Floating keyboard

Built with & integrations

AI providers

openaigoogle_geminimultiple

Runs on

BrowserAndroid

Trust & compliance

License

GPL-3.0

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 502Active maintenanceMulti-languageStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed27 Jun · 23:39 UTC
LeanType verified via F-Droid Repository
Source: F-Droid Repository · Open

Frequently asked questions about LeanType

What is LeanType?: LeanType provides a privacy-focused Android keyboard with AI-powered writing and translation tools. It is catalogued under Other AI on PulseGate.
Who should use LeanType?: LeanType is an open-source project built for android users seeking advanced keyboard features with privacy controls.
Is LeanType free?: Yes — LeanType is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does LeanType run on?: LeanType runs on the web and Android.
Is LeanType still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 373 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to LeanType?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Smart Type, CleverKeys, and CleverType AI Keyboard.Smart Type CleverKeys CleverType AI Keyboard
Who develops LeanType?: LeanType is developed by LeanBitLab.
How long has LeanType been around?: LeanType first shipped in 2019.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Mobile · Web
Open source: Yes · ★ 502
License: GPL-3.0
First seen: 27 Jun 2026
Built for: Android users seeking advanced keyboard features with privacy controls
Model: Open source
Solves: Provides a privacy-focused Android keyboard with AI-powered writing and translation tools.

Registered as

GitHub: LeanBitLab/LeanType
Google Play: com.leanbitlab.leantype

Developer

LeanBitLab

Community-driven

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 502
Forks: 32
Open issues: 18
Last commit: 27 Jun 2026
Commits 90d: 373
Contributors: 140
Authorship: Community-driven
Default branch: main
Latest release: v3.8.9 · 27 Jun 2026

Index record

Indexed: 27 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jun 2026
Last seen: 27 Jun 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: leantype-f-droid-org
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 27 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Recorded source: taxonomy-pass-b.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Canonical URL: https://f-droid.org/packages/com.leanbitlab.leantype

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