Polaris

Polaris is an open-source Android application for listening to music from a Polaris server. It is intended for people who already have access to a Polaris server and want to use that music collection while away from it. The app connects to the server so users can access and play music on the go. Its placement in MirrorNest’s Multimedia category reflects this focus on music playback and media access. Polaris is distributed under an open-source license.

The application includes a shuffle mode for playing songs in a non-sequential order. It also supports song preloading, allowing songs to be prepared before they are needed for playback. An offline mode is available for listening when the app does not have an active connection to the server. These features address different listening situations, including casual randomized playback and use with limited or unavailable connectivity.

MirrorNest mirrors the official Polaris Android build directly on its own storage. Before publication, the mirrored file is scanned for malware. This gives MirrorNest users a catalog copy of the official build while keeping the download within the site’s distribution process.