New App: VirtualGamePad Mobile

  • The app complies with the inclusion criteria.
  • The app is not already listed in the repo or issue tracker.
  • The app has not already been requested
  • The upstream app source code repo contains the app metadata (summary/description/images/changelog/etc) in a Fastlane or Triple-T folder structure
  • The original app author has been notified, and does not oppose the inclusion.
  • Optionally donated to support the maintenance of this app in F-Droid.

The first step is to find the app's Application ID. This is usually the same as the app's Package Name. You will find it in files called AndroidManifest.xml or build.gradle most of the time. You can also see it in the URLs for the app's page in various app stores. Write it here:

APPLICATION ID: io.github.kitswas.virtualgamepadmobile

Below is a template "metadata file" to fill out, it has only the required fields. F-Droid uses this file to build and publish the app. Build Metadata Reference documents all available options. Add values after the colon

# Categories (one per line, each starting with a space and a minus), chosen from the
# official list: https://f-droid.org/docs/Build_Metadata_Reference/#Categories
Categories:
 - Connectivity
 - Games

# the one license that the whole app is available under, use
# https://spdx.org/licenses/ short identifiers, must be
# floss-compatible FSF and/or OSI approved.
License:  GPL-3.0-only

# You can provide details on how to contact the author. These are optional, but
# nice to have.
AuthorName: Swastik Pal
AuthorEmail: 
AuthorWebSite: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swastik-pal/

# A URL for the project's website, and to the source code repository to visit
# using a web browser. WebSite is optional.
WebSite: https://kitswas.github.io/VirtualGamePad/
SourceCode: https://github.com/kitswas/VirtualGamePad-Mobile

# A link to the issue tracker where bugs are reported
IssueTracker: https://github.com/kitswas/VirtualGamePad-Mobile/issues

# If available, you can also provide links/IDs for donations.
Donate: 
Bitcoin: 
LiberaPay: 

# Name of the application
AutoName: VirtualGamePad Mobile

# One sentence, no more than 30-50 chars, no trailing punctuation,
# focus on actions what the users does with the app, e.g. "Read and
# send emails" instead of "Email client".
# NOTE: Summary and Description are preferably provided via Fastlane or Triple-T!
Summary: Use your Android phone as a gamepad for your Windows PC
Description: |-
    VirtualGamePad lets you use your Android phone as a gamepad for your Windows PC.  
    It’s similar to paid apps like DroidJoy, but free and open source.

    Benefits of using VirtualGamePad:

    - **Free and Open Source**: No ads, no tracking, no paywalls.
    - **Secure**: The code is open for anyone to review. No need to trust a random app from who-knows-where.
    - **Easy to Use**: Just install the app on your phone and the server on your PC. Connect via Wi-Fi and enjoy!
    - **Economical & Eco-friendly**: No need to buy a new gamepad. Use your old phone instead. Save money and reduce e-waste.


# Repository details to be used by VCS (Version Control Systems)
# git, git-svn, svn, hg or bzr
RepoType: git

# source code repo URL (HTTPS required)
Repo: https://github.com/kitswas/VirtualGamePad-Mobile.git
Edited by S P