Introduction

OpenMDM is a modern, open-source Mobile Device Management (MDM) SDK designed for developers who need enterprise-grade device management capabilities without the complexity of traditional MDM solutions.

What is OpenMDM?

OpenMDM provides a complete toolkit for managing Android devices at scale. It's designed to be:

• Embeddable: Integrate MDM capabilities directly into your existing applications
• Developer-friendly: Clean TypeScript APIs with comprehensive documentation
• Flexible: Use only the features you need with a modular plugin architecture
• Open Source: MIT licensed and community-driven

Key Features

Device Enrollment

Easily enroll devices using QR codes, NFC, or zero-touch enrollment. OpenMDM supports multiple enrollment methods to fit your deployment scenario.

Policy Management

Define and enforce device policies including:

• App allowlists and blocklists
• Network and WiFi configuration
• Security requirements (passwords, encryption)
• System settings restrictions

Remote Commands

Execute commands on enrolled devices:

• Lock and unlock devices
• Wipe device data
• Install and uninstall applications
• Reboot devices

Kiosk Mode

Lock devices to specific applications for dedicated-use scenarios like:

• Retail point-of-sale
• Digital signage
• Field service applications
• Educational devices

Architecture

OpenMDM follows a modular architecture with three main components:

1. Core SDK (@openmdm/core): The main server-side SDK that handles device management logic
2. Storage Adapters: Pluggable storage backends (SQLite, PostgreSQL, etc.)
3. Push Providers: Integration with push notification services (FCM, HMS)

Quick Start

npm install @openmdm/core @openmdm/storage-sqlite @openmdm/push-fcm

import { createMDMServer } from '@openmdm/core';
import { sqliteStorage } from '@openmdm/storage-sqlite';
import { fcmPush } from '@openmdm/push-fcm';

const mdm = createMDMServer({
  storage: sqliteStorage({ filename: './mdm.db' }),
  push: fcmPush({ projectId: 'your-project-id' }),
});

// Start managing devices
const devices = await mdm.devices.list();

Next Steps

• Installation - Set up OpenMDM in your project
• Quick Start - Get up and running in minutes
• Core Concepts - Understand how OpenMDM works