u/Dizzy-Message543

Nextcloud Calendar Mobile App MVP – Community Initiative for Android & iOS
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Nextcloud Calendar Mobile App MVP – Community Initiative for Android & iOS

Hi all,

A few weeks ago, I posted here in the Nextcloud community to discuss why the Nextcloud ecosystem still does not have a dedicated Calendar app on mobile. The feedback was very useful, and we decided to move forward and release an MVP.

This project originally started from a client need, which is why we decided to push it further.

This is not an official Nextcloud app, and it may not be fully aligned with the native Nextcloud stack, but we chose to build it with React Native and Expo in order to keep maintenance simple and support both Android and iOS from a single codebase.

The app is currently in beta testing with a few clients. One of the main gaps we identified in the ecosystem was the lack of a dedicated app to manage calendars and create events with Talk integration, so we built one. The goal is to make it easier to manage your calendar and upcoming meetings within the same ecosystem.

This app is not intended to replace native calendar apps like Apple Calendar on iOS. It focuses more on Nextcloud services and integration.

We also plan to discuss with the Nextcloud teams the possibility of integrating this app into the official ecosystem, and we would be interested in maintaining it long-term. We hope the Nextcloud core team will be open to this initiative. If some of them see this post, feel free to reach us.

Roadmap:

  • Push notification integration
  • Security improvements
  • Better data loading and synchronization
  • Gestures and UX improvements in the calendar view
  • QR code authentication: scan your Nextcloud login QR code to authenticate without typing credentials

Feel free to test it, share feedback, and open issues.

The Android production version is currently under review on Google Play Console. The iOS version is already available on the Apple Store. For those who want access to beta builds, feel free to contact us. All information is available in the GitHub README.

Github: https://github.com/SoluceTechnologies/nextcloud-calendar-mobile

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u/Dizzy-Message543 — 1 day ago

Hi,

I am using Nextcloud on my own server. I am looking for a solution for calendar management with the ability to create Talk links in meetings from the iOS client. Is that something possible? Through the Calendar app? Or is there an alternative? Is anyone working on a Nextcloud calendar app?

Thanks for sharing your use cases.

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u/Dizzy-Message543 — 11 days ago

Hi everyone,

I’m one of the maintainers of Portabase.I wanted to share a major update since my last post.

Repo: https://github.com/Portabase/portabase (Any star would be amazing ❤️)

Database migration is now built-in!

Previously, migrating meant:

  1. Download backup from the source DB
  2. Upload & restore it into the target DB

Now: no download, no upload, everything happens directly through the GUI.

It works with all supported databases, and migrations can be done within the same organization.

Quick recap if you’re new to Portabase:

Portabase is an open-source, self-hosted platform dedicated to database backup and restore. The web UI is designed to be simple and intuitive, to avoid hours of configuration. 

It uses a distributed architecture: a central server + edge agents deployed close to your databases. Works great when your databases aren’t all on the same network.

Currently supported databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Firebird SQL, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis and Valkey

What’s new since 1.11:

  • Migration feature (obviously)
  • Started working on Microsoft SQL databases (ongoing)
  • Launched a blog on the website for updates, guides, and news
  • Upgraded Next.js and dependencies to the latest versions

Feedback is welcome. Feel free to open an issue if you run into any bugs or have suggestions.

Thanks

u/Dizzy-Message543 — 13 days ago