CoMaps integration with the wider FLOSS ecosystem – CoMaps

# CoMaps integration with the wider FLOSS ecosystem Source: [https://www.comaps.app/news/2026-08-23/comaps-integration-with-the-wider-floss-ecosystem/](https://www.comaps.app/news/2026-08-23/comaps-integration-with-the-wider-floss-ecosystem/) CoMaps is proud to be a fully free and open source app, and this ideal exists as one of CoMaps'[core principles](https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance#core-principles)\. Naturally, it's within our interest to make sure the ecosystem of FLOSS apps can flourish and serve as a viable alternative to their proprietary counterparts\. Thus, Android users and enthusiasts who embrace this ecosystem of FLOSS Android apps may be pleased to hear that a few of us have working on ensuring CoMaps can interoperate well with these other apps, while still continuing to respect the user's privacy\. ## Gadgetbridge Gadgetbridge is a free and open\-source Android app which allows you to use your smartwatches, headphones, and other Bluetooth devices without having to use your manufacturer's proprietary app\. Starting with Gadgetbridge v0\.93\.0, you can now use CoMaps as a navigation data provider, meaning users with a[supported smartwatch](https://gadgetbridge.org/basics/features/navigation/)may enjoy turn\-by\-turn directions on their wrist in a fully FLOSS solution\. At the time of writing, this setting can be found in Settings \> External Integrations \> Navigation\. Enabling it will enable it for all supported connected devices\. The navigation app running on InfiniTime, with instructions from CoMaps## OpenVitals OpenVitals leverages Android's Health Connect framework to bring you a complete dashboard of all your health and wellness data, so you can enjoy a free and open source alternative without the need to share it with external companies\. It also allows you to record outdoor activities using CoMaps as a[navigation context provider](https://docs.openvitals.health/features/comaps-navigation-context), so you can keep an eye of your activity metrics alongside the route of your bike ride or hiking trail\. At the time of writing, you can find it under Settings \> Activities \> Comaps navigation guidance\. Enabling it will give you the ability to show the route set in CoMaps over your live activity\. CoMaps guidance within OpenVitals## Private by default Being an app which respects its users, CoMaps only provides this data to other apps if the user allows it\. To that end, you must grant each app a special permission provided by CoMaps\. If you're a FLOSS developer and want to build your own dashboards, widgets, et cetera with CoMaps' data, you can find documentation on[Codeberg](https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/wiki/Content-Provider)\!