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helium · v1.0.0 • deprecated
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brew install --cask helium 228
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Trust Score 1/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Helium is an installer that allows users to run Android apps on macOS, providing a bridge between mobile and desktop environments. Despite its potential utility, the project has not been actively maintained since 2013.
Installs and runs Android apps on macOS.
Maturity: The project is outdated with no updates since 2013 and numerous unresolved issues, indicating poor health.
Community: Some mentions on Hacker News suggest mixed community interest and sentiment, though no discussions on Reddit.
Pros
- + Cross-platform functionality
- + Potential integration with Android apps
- + Installer for Android apps on macOS
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - Inactive development
- - Potential instability due to lack of updates
Community Mentions
hackernews
Sep 2025 Helium Browser
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Oct 2018 iPhones are allergic to helium
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Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown