Observed arrival · 2026-08-31
CanvasRunner Makes Tiny Personal Apps for Your Phone
An Android app that turns assistant-generated code into private, offline, single-purpose apps built for one person.
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CanvasRunner accepts self-contained app text copied or shared from Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or another source, then places it in a local Android sandbox. The documented flow includes naming confirmation rather than automatic creation, home-screen pinning, offline persistence, and an Inspector with JavaScript, network, and storage views. The site gives examples such as a five-day Lisbon planner and a habit tracker, while stating that local app data stays on the phone and that account backup is optional.
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