App Pages
Understand how OpenLib app pages are structured, what each section means, and how users should read app metadata.
App pages are the main knowledge pages in OpenLib. Each one explains what an open-source project does, where it comes from, how to try it, and what users should verify before trusting it.
How app pages work #
OpenLib combines human-reviewed metadata with community signals. The page is not only a download page. It is a small profile for the project.
An app page can include:
- Name, logo, category, and tags.
- Short and full descriptions.
- Source code, website, documentation, and download links.
- License, version, file size, and platform support.
- Screenshots, videos, features, and install methods.
- Alternatives the project can replace.
- Reviews, edit requests, reports, and ownership information.
How to read the top section #
The top of the page should answer the fastest questions:
| Area | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Category | The main workflow or software family |
| Tags | Features, protocols, platforms, or use cases |
| Source | Where the code is published |
| License | The open-source license attached to the project |
| Platforms | Where the app can run |
| Added by | Whether the entry came from OpenLib, a user, or an organization |
If a page looks incomplete, submit an edit request instead of guessing. OpenLib works best when corrections include evidence.
Trust signals #
Look for source, license, official website, maintained project links, and clear ownership. A project can be open source and still be inactive, unsafe, or poorly documented.
Actions on an app page #
Users can:
- Open the project website or download link.
- Visit the source repository.
- Read reviews.
- Write a review after signing in.
- Suggest an edit.
- Report unsafe, misleading, or broken listings.
- Claim ownership if they maintain the project.
Good app page standards #
A strong app page avoids vague marketing language and gives practical context. It should explain what the app does, who maintains it, what it replaces, and how users can confirm the project is real.
Related docs #
Contributors
- OpenLib Team