# UserLAnd (open-source developer tool)

> UserLAnd is a free, open-source developer tool for Android. Easiest way to run GNU/Linux Distros on Android - no root required. It has 4,308 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.

UserLAnd is an open-source app which allows you to run several Linux distributions like Ubuntu, Debian, and Kali. - No need to root your device. - Use a built-in terminal to access your favorite shells. - Easily connect to VNC sessions for a graphical experience. - Easy setup for several common Linux distributions, like Ubuntu and Debian. - Easy setup for several common Linux applications, like Octave and Firefox. - A way to experiment and learn Linux and other common software tools from the palm of your hand. UserLAnd was created and is being actively maintained by the folks behind the popular Android application, GNURoot Debian.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/CypherpunkArmory/UserLAnd |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Other |
| GitHub stars | 4,308 |
| License | MIT (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/tech.ula/ (package tech.ula) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tech.ula |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | https://userland.tech |
| Official | no |
| Category | Developer & terminal tools |
| Latest release | v2.8.3 (Oct 8, 2021) |
| Last commit | Oct 7, 2026 |

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

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