Caliro is an upcoming Android OS designed from the ground up for mindful phone use. Break free from addictive patterns and build a healthier relationship with technology.
Modern smartphones are engineered to maximize engagement, not wellbeing
Apps use dark patterns and psychological tricks to keep you scrolling, clicking, and coming back for more.
Notifications, infinite feeds, and variable rewards hijack your attention and fragment your focus.
Hours disappear into digital vortexes, pulling you away from real connections and meaningful activities.
Whether it's social media, adult content, gambling apps, or just endless browsing - the struggle is real. Current solutions are band-aids on a system designed to exploit your attention. It's time for something built differently from the ground up.
A complete reimagining of the Android experience, built for intentional use
No addictive patterns, no dark UX. Every interaction is designed to respect your attention and time.
Smart barriers that make you pause before engaging with potentially problematic content or apps.
Understand your usage patterns with compassionate, non-judgmental tracking and insights.
Open source and transparent. Built with input from people who understand the struggle firsthand.
Technology should serve you, not exploit you. Caliro isn't about restriction - it's about creating an environment where mindful choices are the easy choices. Where your phone becomes a tool again, not a trap.
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Hi, I'm Aditya, and I'm building Caliro because I've been there. I've felt the pull of the infinite scroll, the anxiety of notification badges, and the shame of realizing hours have vanished into a screen.
I've tried many app blockers, digital wellness tools, and techniques. They help, but they're fighting against a system that's fundamentally designed to win. That's when I realized: we need to change the system itself.
Caliro is my attempt to create what I wish existed - a phone operating system that's on your side. Not trying to monetize your attention, not trying to keep you hooked, just helping you use technology in a way that aligns with your values and goals.
This is a FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) project because I want this to be as accessible as possible. It belongs to all of us who want to reclaim our relationship with technology.
Caliro is a community project. Here's how you can contribute, even before we write our first line of code:
Star the repo, watch for updates, and contribute when development begins
Share your struggles and what features would help you most
Become a founding team member and help shape the future of mindful technology