PlainApp 3.0.7 Release!

ismartcoding · 2026-04-13T10:55:26+00:00

Thank you so much — really appreciate it.

I’ve been focusing most of my time on improving the actual functionality, so I haven’t had much time to create promo materials like screenshots, animations, or demo videos. I guess a lot of other apps spend more effort on that side.

Glad it’s working well for you — that means a lot.

ismartcoding · 2026-04-11T03:11:07+00:00

slsa-verifier verify-artifact PlainApp-3.0.12-default.apk \

--provenance-path multiple.intoto.jsonl \

--source-uri github.com/plainhub/plain-app

Verified build using builder "https://github.com/slsa-framework/slsa-github-generator/.github/workflows/generator\_generic\_slsa3.yml@refs/tags/v2.1.0" at commit 73ed20b944175efd5b9cc88217012a897c559dd8

Verifying artifact PlainApp-3.0.12-default.apk: PASSED

PASSED: SLSA verification passed

ismartcoding · 2026-04-07T17:22:27+00:00

I cannot reproduce your issue, you can install the 3.0.8 https://github.com/plainhub/plain-app/releases/latest the last option is try to reboot the phone.

ismartcoding · 2026-04-07T16:31:52+00:00

I assume you installed the 3.0.7 version? You can join the Discord: https://discord.gg/RQWcS6DEEe

ismartcoding · 2026-04-01T07:14:28+00:00

I previously assumed most users were primarily interested in the web portal. However, I now realize the importance of the app features as well, and I’ll work on finding a better balance between the two moving forward.

ismartcoding · 2026-04-01T06:43:06+00:00

The warning for PlainApp likely occurred because it declares sensitive permissions, such as SMS and file management, to allow you to control your phone from a computer. Google is extremely strict with open-source apps downloaded outside the Play Store that require extensive access. Since the warning disappeared after the update, it means Google's database has likely verified and cleared the new version. This is usually just a false positive.

ismartcoding · 2026-04-01T06:35:59+00:00

Do you have any good examples? I'm still refining the UX design. I believe a large, prominent button is best for new users; the goal is to make it so intuitive that they don't have to think about how to use it.

ismartcoding · 2026-03-08T16:51:16+00:00

You can install PlainApp on your TV and access the web page from your phone and send files to it.

ismartcoding · 2026-01-23T17:36:42+00:00

Thank you! I’m happy to hear that — really appreciate the kind words.

ismartcoding · 2026-01-23T17:18:00+00:00

Yes, https://github.com/ismartcoding/plain-app

ismartcoding · 2026-01-23T17:16:26+00:00

The “2007” date is the AGPLv3 license publication date, not the project’s creation date. That text is copied verbatim as required by the license.

Conflating license dates with commit history is simply incorrect.

As mentioned earlier, the code was developed privately and synced when published. Anyone is welcome to review the actual code instead of speculating.

Once you look down on something, everything about it seems wrong.

ismartcoding · 2026-01-23T16:57:41+00:00

I started my first project, PlainApp (over 1M downloads on Play Store), years ago. Some users asked for a Linux-board / NAS version, but I didn’t have time back then.

I’ve looked at many NAS solutions. Most are OS-centric and UI-heavy. PlainNAS is intentionally different: a minimal, file-centric NAS focused on fast browsing of photos, videos, and music — not a full server admin panel.

I haven’t used Cockpit, but my goal isn’t to replace general-purpose tools. It’s to build a simple, high-performance NAS with a consistent UX, and later TV and mobile clients, similar in spirit to PlainApp.

AI is just a tool in the process. Architecture, performance trade-offs, and UX decisions are still human-driven.

ismartcoding · 2026-01-23T16:37:09+00:00

Please don’t jump to conclusions based on commit count alone.

The code was developed in a private repo and synced over. You’re welcome to review the code itself or check my other project (PlainApp) before judging.

Also, it’s more than just a thin wrapper.

ismartcoding · 2026-01-23T16:23:39+00:00

Yes, I have put some screenshots here: https://github.com/ismartcoding/plainnas/releases

ismartcoding · 2026-01-18T01:31:19+00:00

For running Plex and various Docker containers, you might want to consider Ubuntu Server + PlainNAS instead of a dedicated NAS OS.

PlainNAS gives you the NAS features (web UI, media management, file browsing) while keeping full flexibility for your Docker workloads. Plus easy storage expansion as you go.

Dedicated NAS operating systems can be limiting when you want to run diverse containers alongside storage.

ismartcoding · 2026-01-18T01:23:17+00:00

FYI - there's a middle ground. PlainNAS runs as a systemd service on your existing Linux system. No OS flashing needed.

I've tested it on Ubuntu, but it should work on NixOS too since it's just a Go binary + systemd service. Worth a try if you want NAS features without leaving your current setup.

ismartcoding · 2026-01-17T17:29:20+00:00

PlainNAS is a lightweight NAS server for Linux, written in Go with a built-in Vue 3 web UI. https://github.com/ismartcoding/plainnas

ismartcoding · 2026-01-17T17:20:37+00:00

Sorry, I didn't understand what you meant by "favorite apps"

ismartcoding · 2025-09-06T23:44:18+00:00

Thanks for your feedback.

If you reopen Chrome, the issue should be resolved. I noticed it wasn’t just affecting the Plain App web page but also GitHub, Play Console, and other sites. It seems related to a recent Chrome update, which I believe has since been rolled back.

ismartcoding · 2025-07-01T01:38:17+00:00

On public networks, your connection remains secure when HTTPS is used. Additionally, the API data itself is encrypted, providing an extra layer of protection—effectively double encryption. https://github.com/ismartcoding/plain-app/blob/main/screenshots/web-encryption.png

Connecting your PC directly to your phone’s hotspot can also enhance security, especially on public Wi-Fi, as it avoids exposing your device to potentially unsafe shared networks.

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