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Dev tools · June 3, 2022

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I restored Palm's webOS App Catalog, SDK and online help system

My pandemic project was to find, restore and organize scattered and archived remnants of Palm/HP's mobile webOS platform to help keep these delightful little devices alive.

I restored Palm's webOS App Catalog, SDK and online help system launched on June 3, 2022 with 439 votes, #17 of 3,005 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.

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This project restores Palm and HP's webOS App Catalog, SDK, and online help system from archived sources. It is designed for developers and enthusiasts who maintain and develop for webOS devices. The restoration preserves access to tools, documentation, and applications for the discontinued mobile platform, enabling continued development and use of these devices.

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