Tane

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Editor's Overview

Tane is a inventory application developed by Comunes, packaged as a single Android APK of version 0.1 weighing in at 65.34 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

Install Checklist

Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
File size is a light 65.34 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
This build is signed by "Comunes" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

About this app

Tane (種, "seed"; from tanemaki 種まき, "to sow seeds") is a local-first, decentralized app for
keeping and sharing traditional seeds.

Every traditional seed is a letter written by thousands of generations, passed
from hand to hand. Tane helps people and seed-saver collectives keep a
friendly inventory of their bank, decide what they offer, and share it locally
— without a central intermediary that could control, censor, or be fined for
it.

MANAGE YOUR BANK
• Add a seed with just a photo and a name — no Latin required.
• Note the year, how much you have, where it came from, germination tests.
• Search and filter; snap a photo now and name it later.

YOURS, AND ONLY YOURS
• Your seed book works with no internet at all. What you write stays on your
phone; nothing goes out unless you put some of your seeds up for sharing, or
write to someone.
• Everything is encrypted at rest on your device.
• No account, no sign-up, no ads, no trackers.
• Save an encrypted backup and keep a printed recovery sheet — restore your
whole bank on a new device.

SHARE, THE WAY IT'S ALWAYS BEEN DONE
• Mark what you have spare to give away, swap or sell.
• Print a catalog of what you share to take to a seed fair.

SHARING NEEDS THE INTERNET
Keeping your seed book needs nothing but your phone. Sharing does need a
connection: to get an offer or a message across to someone, Tane leaves it on
community servers — machines run by people, not by a company. Tane comes with
four: relay.comunes.org, which Asociación Comunes runs (the same people who make
Tane), plus three public ones that others already use — nos.lol, relay.damus.io
and relay.primal.net.

Tane only talks to them when you choose to: first to have a look at what people
share (that sends nothing about you), then, if you write to someone or share
your seeds, after agreeing to the community rules. Before that it doesn't
connect to anything, and messaging stays switched off. When you write or share,
those servers see the key that stands for you and the address your phone
connects from — no name, no email, no account. Your seed book itself is never
sent anywhere, unless you turn on keeping your own devices up to date: then an
encrypted copy only you can read is left for your other phone or computer.

You stay in charge of that list of servers. In the sharing setup you can switch
off any server on it, switch off every one of them — Tane then goes back to
being a seed book that never connects — or add the address of a different
server. Anyone can run a server of their own, and Tane works just as well with
it.

Tane is free software (AGPL-3.0). No ads, no commissions, no business model
— it exists to support traditional varieties and push back against the seed
monopoly.

Details

Version	v0.1
Size	65.34 MB
Developer	Comunes
Category	Inventory
Package	org.comunes.tane
Android	4.1+
Last Updated	Oct 29, 2026
Downloads	11

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tane free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does Tane require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is Tane safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by Comunes. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update Tane?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

How to Download & Install Tane

Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
Open the downloaded org.comunes.tane.apk file from your Downloads folder.
Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
Open «Tane» by Comunes and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

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