iDescriptor/iDescriptor
A free, open-source, and cross-platform iDevice management tool observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
84/100
- Activity 99
- Release rhythm 98
- Longevity 28
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 16.0
- age_days: 402
- days_rel: 13
- days_push: 7
- n_releases_24m: 9
Adoption not part of the score
4253 stars · 204 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
iDescriptor is a free, open-source, cross-platform application for managing Apple iDevices (iPhone, iPad, iPod) from a desktop computer, written in Rust and Qt/QML. It serves as an open-source alternative to iTunes for device management tasks.
Use cases
- manage my iphone from linux
- transfer files between ipad and pc without itunes
- open source itunes alternative for windows
- back up iphone photos to computer
- view iphone device info over usb
- manage ipod music library from desktop
When to choose
- you need to manage an iPhone/iPad/iPod from Linux, Windows, or macOS without iTunes
- you prefer free and open-source software for Apple device management
- you want a lightweight native desktop app built with Rust and Qt
When to avoid
- you need full iTunes features like app store purchases or firmware restores
- you only work with Android or other non-Apple devices
- you need wireless-only management without a USB connection
Facets
application · maturity active
gui file-system backup developer-tools apple-ecosystem cross-platform desktop-applications developer-tools windows cross-platform idevice iphone ipad itunes-replacement rust qt qml usbmuxd linux macos desktop
2 sources
- readme: https://github.com/iDescriptor/iDescriptor · fetched 2026-08-28 · d5fa98d95c96
- homepage: https://idescriptor.github.io · fetched 2026-08-29 · 44136fa355b3
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| iDescriptor/iDescriptor | main | 84 |
For agents
markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="iDescriptor/iDescriptor")
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