About DroidStar
DroidStar is an application that allows you to use digital modes such as M17, D-Star,
Fusion and DMR from a computer. It connects to a reflector server and sends and receives
audio encoded in Codec2 or AMBE. It also displays information about the users and modules
connected to the reflector.
Some modes may require an external vocoder plugin that can be downloaded from a URL, which
will place the vocoder into the correct location for the platform. Add a full http url,
including the filename, to the Vocoder URL option on the Settings tab, and click
the Download vocoder button.
For Android and iOS devices, the vocoder URL download method is the only way to
load a vocoder plugin. For Linux, a vocoder can also be placed manually.
To do this, copy the plugin to the system settings file location. On Linux, this is
~/.var/app/io.github.nostar.DroidStar/config/dudetronics - it is the same place
where the host and id files are located (DMRHosts.txt, DMRIDs.data, etc).
The vocoder plugin filename must be named vocoder_plugin.platform.arch
where platform should be linux and arch can be x86_64 or arm64 depending
on your system. The arch for your device is identified on the About tab.
Vocoder download: http://pizzanbeer.net/droidstar/plugins/
How to install DroidStar
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.github.nostar.DroidStar
- Open DroidStar once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is DroidStar free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where DroidStar is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install DroidStar from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.github.nostar.DroidStar. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is DroidStar safe?
DroidStar downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
