MagicDesk

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Open-source Android workstation combining multi-window apps, Linux desktops, terminals, and automation across displays. Linux system services and other privileged features require Shizuku, a compatible provider, or root.

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Open-source Android workstation: native multi-window desktops, X11/Wayland, Termux and MCP automation. Shroot runs Linux, systemd, Docker and Podman via Shizuku/Shevery without root. Android 14+; managed Desktop 15+.

MagicDesk

An open-source Android workstation.

MagicDesk combines native Android app windows, Linux graphical applications, terminals and independent workspaces on multiple displays. Use the phone, an external monitor, or a computer connected through scrcpy. Files, clipboard, application launchers and automation connect the same tools whether or not a managed Desktop is running.

Android 14+ for the APK; Android 15+ for managed Desktop. Privileged features use Shizuku, a compatible provider such as Shevery, or optional direct root. Termux terminals and Termux-hosted Linux graphics can work without any privileged service or managed Desktop.

Core Features: - Native overlapping Android windows with move, resize, snap, maximize and true fullscreen - Taskbar, Start menu, global Recents, desktop shortcuts, files and Android widgets - DeX-style keyboard shortcuts, key repeat, layout switching and application right-click - Notification center, calendar, screenshots and the REDMAGIC phone touchpad - Configurable external-display recording with internal audio - Display DPI, per app DPI output mode selection, Fill display, bypass charging and cooling controls - A full terminal with, or without desktop - Use your existing desktop mode

License: GPL-3.0 License

What's new

v2.2.7Nov 7, 2026

Fixed Shroot file descriptor inheritance affecting Gunicorn and other Linux applications. - Added mouse Back/Forward button support in Linux applications. Thanks to @paucepeda. - Fixed opening Independent applications and loading running-app lists. - Added native input routing for external touchscreens recognized by Android.

About this version

Version
2.2.7 (236)
Size
22.16 MB
Requires Android
14
Target SDK
34
Architecture
arm64-v8a
Downloads
40
Updated
Nov 7, 2026
Package
io.github.mekhontsev.magicdesk
Languages8
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