torlando-tech/columba
Native Android messaging app using Bluetooth LE, TCP, or RNode (LoRa) over LXMF and Reticulum
- Stars
- 1.2k
- Forks
- 122
- Open issues
- 51
- Last push
- today
About columba
columba is a free, open-source machine learning tool by torlando-tech, written mainly in Kotlin. Native Android messaging app using Bluetooth LE, TCP, or RNode (LoRa) over LXMF and Reticulum. It has 1.2k GitHub stars and 122 forks, and was last updated today. It's released under the MPL-2.0 license, a standard open-source license.
- License
- MPL-2.0
- Language
- Kotlin
- Stars
- 1,238
- Last update
- today
- Runs on Mac
- Not stated
- GPU
- Not stated
- Paid API key
- Not required
- Self-hostable
- Not stated
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columba FAQ
Is columba free?
Yes. columba is open source and free to use. It's released under the MPL-2.0 license, a standard open-source license.
Does columba run on a Mac?
The project doesn't say. Check its installation guide before you start.
Does columba need a GPU?
The project doesn't state hardware needs. AI models generally run much faster with a GPU.
Is columba still maintained?
Yes. It was last updated today and has 51 open issues on GitHub.
What are alternatives to columba?
Similar free, open-source tools include Reticulum, firmware, NomadNet, Sideband.