# AnLinux (open-source developer tool)

> AnLinux is a free, open-source developer tool for Android. Run Linux On Android Without Root Access. It has 612 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and you can install it from F-Droid.

This application will allow you to run Linux on Android, by using and PRoot technology, you can even run SSH and Xfce4 Desktop Environment!!! Features: * NO ROOT ACCESS REQUIRED!!! * Lots of Linux distros supported: 1. Ubuntu 2. Debian 3. Kali 4. Parrot Security OS 5. Fedora 6. CentOS 7. openSUSE Leap 8. openSUSE Tumberweed 9. Arch Linux 10. Black Arch * Xfce4, Mate, LXQt, LXDE Desktop Environment Supported * Install multiple distros without conflict * Provide uninstallation script to fully uninstall distro Note: * This app requires to work, please install it * About device requirements: Android Version: At least Android Lollipop; Architecture: armv7, arm64, x86, x8664 For any suggestion…

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/EXALAB/AnLinux-Adfree |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Java |
| GitHub stars | 612 |
| License | Apache-2.0 (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/exa.lnx.a/ (package exa.lnx.a) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | not linked |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | https://exalab.github.io/ |
| Official | no |
| Category | Developer & terminal tools |
| Latest release | v6.77 (Sep 17, 2026) |
| Last commit | Sep 17, 2026 |

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

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