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From: PianoNic <79938743+Pianonic@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2026 15:39:38 +0100
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-#
Schuly
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- The better alternative to Schulnetz - Flutter mobile client
+ The better alternative to Schulnetz
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-A modern Flutter mobile app for your school data. Intuitive interface, multi-user support, and seamless access to grades, timetable, absences, documents & report cards (Zeugnisse), and holidays.
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+Your grades, exams, timetable, absences and documents in one app, for students attending a school in Switzerland. Schuly is independent and works with Schulnetz and OdA Org.
> [!IMPORTANT]
> This project is **NOT** affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Schulnetz or Centerboard AG in any way.
-## Quick start
+## Get it
-Common workflows are wrapped as [bun](https://bun.sh) scripts (bun is only the task runner - it doesn't pull in a Node toolchain):
+It's not in the App Store or Google Play yet.
-```sh
-bun run dev # flutter run, dev flavor
-bun run prod # flutter run, prod flavor
-bun run analyze # flutter analyze
-bun run test # flutter test
-```
+| On | Do this |
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+| Android | Download the `.apk` from the [latest release](https://github.com/schulydev/Schuly/releases/latest) |
+| iPhone or iPad | Download the `.ipa` from the [latest release](https://github.com/schulydev/Schuly/releases/latest) and sideload it |
+| Browser | Open [app.schuly.dev](https://app.schuly.dev), which needs a Schuly account |
-Flavors: `dev` (`com.schuly.app.dev`, "Schuly DEV") and `prod` (`com.schuly.app`, "Schuly"). Targets Android and iOS only.
+Then follow [Get started](https://docs.schuly.dev/getting-started/) to connect your school.
-The backend URL is compiled in via `--dart-define=BACKEND_BASE_URL` and defaults to `http://localhost:5033`, so no machine IP is ever committed. [Development setup](https://docs.schuly.dev/Schuly/setup/development) covers the full script list, the build variants, and pointing the app at a local backend over USB or LAN.
+## Features
-## Documentation
+- **Two ways to sign in**: a Schuly account updates in the background and notifies you about new grades. Private mode stores your school data only on your phone.
+- **Several schools**: add more than one school account and switch between them.
+- **Microsoft 365**: link your account and the web app also shows your mail, chats, files and notes.
+- **Your own server**: use Schuly Cloud, or [run your own](https://docs.schuly.dev/self-host/) and point the app at it.
-Full documentation lives at **[docs.schuly.dev/Schuly](https://docs.schuly.dev/Schuly/)**.
+## Build it
-| Guide | What it covers |
-|---|---|
-| [Development setup](https://docs.schuly.dev/Schuly/setup/development) | Prerequisites, bun tasks, flavors, and connecting to a local backend. |
-| [Build and release](https://docs.schuly.dev/Schuly/setup/build-and-release) | Release builds for Android and iOS, and how a release is cut. |
-| [Architecture modes](https://docs.schuly.dev/Schuly/architecture-modes) | Account mode vs private mode, and how each reaches school data. |
-| [API client](https://docs.schuly.dev/Schuly/api-client) | Regenerating the Dart client from the backend's OpenAPI document. |
-| [Contributing](https://docs.schuly.dev/Schuly/contributing) | Workflow, branch and PR conventions. |
+```sh
+bun run clean
+bun run dev
+```
-New to Schuly as a user? Start with the [getting-started walkthrough](https://docs.schuly.dev/getting-started/).
+You need Flutter and [bun](https://bun.sh). The dev build talks to a server on `http://localhost:5033`. The rest is in [the app docs](https://docs.schuly.dev/Schuly/).
-## The Schuly ecosystem
+## License
-| Repo | Purpose |
-|---|---|
-| [**Schuly**](https://github.com/schulydev/Schuly) | Flutter mobile app *(this repo)* |
-| [**SchulyServer**](https://github.com/schulydev/SchulyServer) | ASP.NET Core API and web app |
-| [**SchulyPluginAbstractions**](https://github.com/schulydev/SchulyPluginAbstractions) | Plugin contract (NuGet) |
-| [**SchulyPlugins**](https://github.com/schulydev/SchulyPlugins) | Official plugins monorepo |
-| [**SchulyWebsite**](https://github.com/schulydev/SchulyWebsite) | Landing site ([schuly.dev](https://schuly.dev)) |
-| [**SchulyDocs**](https://github.com/schulydev/SchulyDocs) | Documentation site ([docs.schuly.dev](https://docs.schuly.dev)) |
+[PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0](LICENSE)
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+Made with care by PianoNic