Who should use Scrib?

Scrib is an open-source project built for android users.

Yes — Scrib is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and free to use.

What platforms does Scrib run on?

Scrib runs on the web and Android.

Is Scrib still active?

The GitHub repository shows 29 commits in the last 90 days.

What projects are similar to Scrib?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Scrib, SimpleTextEditor, and NotePad.

Scrib is developed by Stian Thaulow.

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Scrib

Name: Scrib
Author: Stian Thaulow

f-droid.orgProductivity & Work

Scrib is a lightweight Android app providing a simple workspace to edit, clean, and manage text before copying or pasting it elsewhere. It offers smart cleaning, persistent undo, and easy clipboard actions, making it ideal for users who frequently handle text snippets. All features are open source.

Open SourceApache-2.0WebAndroid

Visit f-droid.org

11stars

3forks

6features

2026since

Overview

6 features

In the Productivity & Work space, Scrib takes a focused approach. It helps users quickly edit and clean up text before pasting it elsewhere on Android devices. It is built as an open-source project for android users. Scrib is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. It runs on the web and Android.

Stian Thaulow builds and maintains Scrib, and it first shipped in 2026. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 11 stars and 29 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 6 catalogued features are text editing, clipboard actions, and persistent undo. The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.

Text editing
Clipboard actions
Persistent undo
Smart cleaning
Share target
Cursor controls

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserAndroid

Trust & compliance

License

Apache-2.0

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 11Active maintenanceMulti-languageStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed27 Jun · 19:47 UTC
Listing verified against its public source
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Frequently asked questions about Scrib

What does Scrib do?: Scrib helps users quickly edit and clean up text before pasting it elsewhere on Android devices. It is catalogued under Productivity & Work on PulseGate.
Who should use Scrib?: Scrib is an open-source project built for android users.
Is Scrib free?: Yes — Scrib is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does Scrib run on?: Scrib runs on the web and Android.
Is Scrib still active?: The GitHub repository shows 29 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to Scrib?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Scrib, SimpleTextEditor, and NotePad.Scrib SimpleTextEditor NotePad
Who develops Scrib?: Scrib is developed by Stian Thaulow.
When did Scrib launch?: Scrib first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Mobile · Web
Open source: Yes · ★ 11
License: Apache-2.0
First seen: 27 Jun 2026
Built for: android users
Model: Open source
Solves: Helps users quickly edit and clean up text before pasting it elsewhere on Android devices.

Registered as

GitHub: stianthaulow/scrib
Google Play: dev.thaulow.scrib

Developer

Stian Thaulow

Solo developer

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 11
Forks: 3
Open issues: 2
Last commit: 30 Apr 2026
Commits 90d: 29
Contributors: 1
Authorship: Solo
Default branch: main
Latest release: v0.1.5 · 30 Apr 2026

Index record

Identity confidence: High · 97
Indexed: 27 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jun 2026
Last seen: 27 Jun 2026

Identity audit (11)

Slug: scrib-f-droid-free-and-open-source-android-app-repository-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: Assigned by a language model.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Canonical URL: https://f-droid.org/packages/dev.thaulow.scrib

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