Self-hosted GPS tracking app for Android.

Colota sends your location to your own server over HTTP(S). It works offline, supports geofencing, and has no analytics or telemetry.

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• Self-Hosted - Send location data to your own server. Works with Dawarich, GeoPulse, OwnTracks, PhoneTrack, Reitti, Traccar, Home Assistant or any custom backend.
• Privacy First - No analytics, no telemetry, no third-party SDKs. Open source (AGPL-3.0).
• Works Offline - Fully functional without a server. Export as CSV, GeoJSON, GPX or KML.
• Offline Maps - Download map areas to your device for use without an internet connection.
• Scheduled Export - Automatic daily, weekly or monthly exports to a local directory with file retention management.
• Location History - View daily summaries, trip segmentation, calendar with activity dots and per-trip export.
• Reliable Tracking - Foreground service, auto-start on boot, exponential backoff retry and automatic GPS pause when stationary.
• Geofencing - Pause zones that automatically stop recording locations.
• Tracking Profiles - Automatically adjust GPS interval, distance filter and sync settings based on conditions like charging, car mode or speed.
• Flexible Sync - Instant, batch, Wi-Fi only or offline modes.
• Display Settings - Choose between metric and imperial units, 12h or 24h time format. Auto-detected from device locale on first use.
• App Shortcuts - Long-press the app icon to start or stop tracking directly from the home screen, compatible with automation apps like Tasker and Samsung Routines.
• Quick Setup - Configure devices via colota://setup deep links or QR codes.
• Authentication - Basic Auth, Bearer Token or custom headers with AES-256-GCM encryption.
• Dark Mode - Full light and dark theme support.

Dashboard	Location History (Map)	Trip Details	Trips

Settings	TrackingProfiles	Authentication	Dark Mode

1. Install from Google Play or download the APK from GitHub Releases
2. Grant location permissions (precise, all the time)
3. Disable battery optimization for Colota
4. Press Start Tracking

For full setup, server configuration, and integration guides, see the documentation.

Full docs at colota.app covers configuration, server integration (GeoPulse, Dawarich, OwnTracks, PhoneTrack, Reitti, Traccar, Home Assistant, and custom backends), geofencing, data export, API reference, battery optimization, troubleshooting, and development setup.

Requirements: Node.js >= 22, Android SDK, JDK 17+

git clone https://github.com/dietrichmax/colota.git
cd colota
npm ci
npm run build -w @colota/shared
cd apps/mobile/android
./gradlew assembleGmsRelease    # Google Play variant
./gradlew assembleFossRelease   # F-Droid variant (no Google Play Services)

See the Contributing Guide for details on reporting issues, submitting pull requests, and code style.

AGPL-3.0 - Copyright (C) 2026 Max Dietrich

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