Gandalf
An Android library for remotely managing app alerts, optional updates, and mandatory version blocking via a hosted JSON file.
What is Gandalf?
Gandalf is an Android library that enables remote management of app alerts, optional updates, and mandatory version blocking. It solves the problem of needing to communicate with users about maintenance, new features, or critical updates without requiring a new app release. Developers host a JSON file on a server, and Gandalf checks it at app launch to determine if an alert, update prompt, or version block should be shown.
Android developers who need to remotely control user notifications, optional updates, or mandatory version enforcement for their apps, especially those managing apps with frequent updates or security concerns.
Developers choose Gandalf because it eliminates boilerplate code for remote app management, offers high customization for UI and JSON parsing, and provides a straightforward way to handle critical scenarios like security updates or end-of-life transitions without redeploying the app.
Overview
Easily notify a user with a simple alert, inform them of an optional update, and in dire situations block the user from accessing older versions of the application completely.
Use Cases
Best For
- Enforcing mandatory updates after discovering a security vulnerability
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