Become a sponsor to Akshay Jhajhra
π Hey there
I'm Akshay Jhajhra, a software developer at Senifone by day, and an open-source maintainer whenever I can find the time.
I build tools that I wish existed when I needed them. Right now, that's mostly GreenBot β a GUI for Android Debug Bridge that doesn't make you feel like you need a PhD in terminal commands.
π€ What's GreenBot?
If you've ever worked with Android devices professionally (or just like tinkering), you've probably used ADB. It's powerful, but let's be honest β remembering flags, avoiding typos, and dealing with cryptic error messages gets old fast.
GreenBot wraps ADB in an interface that actually makes sense. Instead of Googling the right command for the 50th time, you just... click what you want to do.
It's built for:
- π± Android developers
- π§ͺ QA and test engineers
- π§ ROM builders
- β‘ Power users who are tired of terminal gymnastics
π‘ Why I built it
I kept running into the same problem: ADB is essential, but using it felt like unnecessary friction. Simple tasks required looking up syntax. Batch operations meant writing scripts. Mistakes could brick devices.
So I made something that handles the complexity for you β something that shows you what's happening, lets you work safely, and doesn't get in your way.
It's not trying to replace ADB. It's trying to make it less painful.
π Why sponsorships?
Here's the reality: maintaining open-source projects takes time. Real time.
Every feature needs designing, building, and testing across different Android versions. Every bug report needs investigating. Documentation needs writing. Users need support.
I do this outside my regular job because I believe these tools should exist and should be free. But "free" doesn't mean "effortless to maintain."
Sponsorships help me justify spending nights and weekends on GreenBot instead of letting it slowly die from neglect. They don't replace my income β they just make it easier to say "yes, I'll keep this project alive and growing."
π What stays the same
GreenBot will always be:
- β Fully open source
- β Free to use
- β Transparent in how it's built
No paywalled features. No premium versions. No bait-and-switch.
Sponsorships just help ensure I can keep maintaining it properly instead of abandoning it when life gets busy.
π― Sponsorship tiers
π± Supporter β $3/month
You believe indie open-source work is worth supporting. I'll add you to the sponsors list as a thank you.
βοΈ Contributor β $7/month
You actually use GreenBot regularly. You'll get your name in the project credits, and I'll prioritize your feature requests when planning updates.
π§ Developer β $15/month
You're a power user or fellow developer. Early access to new features, faster bug fixes, and a mention in the docs.
π’ Organization β $50+/month
Your team or company uses GreenBot in production. Optional company recognition, priority issue handling, and you're directly funding sustainable long-term development.
π€ Can't sponsor? No problem
Seriously β sponsorships help, but they're not the only way to contribute.
You can:
- π Report bugs (with details, please)
- π‘ Suggest features you'd actually use
- π Fix my terrible documentation
- π’ Tell other people the project exists
All of it matters.
π Thanks
If GreenBot has saved you time, reduced frustration, or just made your Android workflow suck less β I appreciate you being here.
And if you can support the project financially, that means a lot. It's what keeps this thing going.
β Akshay
Featured work
$3 a month
Selectπ± Supporter
For individuals who want to support independent open-source work.
- Public sponsor acknowledgment
- Helps cover maintenance time
$7 a month
SelectβοΈ Contributor
For regular GreenBot users.
- Name listed in project sponsors
- Priority consideration for feature requests
$15 a month
Selectπ§ Developer
For developers and advanced users.
- Early previews of upcoming features
- Priority bug review
- Mention in documentation
$50 a month
Selectπ’ Organization
For teams or companies using GreenBot.
- Optional organization recognition
- Priority issue triage
- Support sustainable long-term maintenance