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Harness.apk – a drop-in on-device agent for Android

Harness.apk – a drop-in on-device agent for Android is a skill AI agent for Enable Android devices to autonomously perform multi-app tasks using AI without relying on cloud services. Pricing: Free. As of 2026-09-25, KanonAgent records 1 upvotes. First indexed by KanonAgent on 2026-09-24.
Harness.apk is a local AI agent for Android that runs large language models directly on the device to automate app workflows without sending data to the cloud.
1 upvotes
Tracked by Kanon since Sep 24, 2026
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momentum · conf 0.53
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tracked since 2026-09-24
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evidence records

No signal event on file yet — status is unknown, not "quiet".

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🔎 Known / Unknown 12 of 23 fields unknown
Machine-callable— unknown —
Open source1 inferred 1 quote(s)
Self-hostable1 inferred 1 quote(s)
Bring your own key— unknown —
Autonomy level2 inferred 2 quote(s)
Pricing model— unknown —
Integrations— unknown —

“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.

🤖 Agent teardown · skill
Job to be doneEnable Android devices to autonomously perform multi-app tasks using AI without relying on cloud services.
AutonomyL2 · tool-calling(evidence: "real browser usage…")
Who it is forPrivacy-conscious Android users, developers, and tech enthusiasts
Prerequisitesopen source · self-hostable
PricingFree
Traction · why it is risingGrowing among users seeking offline AI capabilities and stronger data control on mobile devices.
Why it matters

It delivers on-device AI automation with strong privacy guarantees, making it ideal for users who avoid cloud-based processing.

Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials

“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“The apk bootstraps it's own termux environment for the agent to use, downloads musl claude”— readme
“on-device agents”— readme
“real browser usage”— readme
“harness modification and self update”— readme
“drop-in on-device AI agent for Android that runs local LLMs”— description
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FAQ

What is Harness.apk?

Harness.apk is a local AI agent for Android that runs large language models directly on the device to automate app workflows without sending data to the cloud.

What does Harness.apk do?

Enable Android devices to autonomously perform multi-app tasks using AI without relying on cloud services.

Why does Harness.apk matter?

It delivers on-device AI automation with strong privacy guarantees, making it ideal for users who avoid cloud-based processing.

How much does Harness.apk cost?

Free

Is Harness.apk free?

Yes — Harness.apk has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free

Is Harness.apk open source?

Yes — Harness.apk is open source.

Can I self-host Harness.apk?

Yes — Harness.apk can be self-hosted.

How popular is Harness.apk?

As tracked by KanonAgent: 1 upvotes (first indexed 2026-09-24).

What are the best Harness.apk alternatives?

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