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How to use awesome-android-ui: find Android UI libraries
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awesome-android-ui is a curated reading list of open-source Android UI and UX libraries, grouped by component type such as layouts, buttons, dialogs, charts and blur effects. It is written for Android developers and designers who want to see what options exist for a particular interface element. After this guide you will know how to navigate the list, read its licence and demo information, and decide which library to look at next.
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- 1Open the list. Go to the wasabeef/awesome-android-ui repository on GitHub, or clone it with the optional git command.
- 2Pick a category. Use the index to jump to the category that matches your UI element, such as Dialog or Layout.
- 3Compare demos. Scan the Demo column to see how each library behaves before opening its code.
- 4Check the licence. Read the License column and open the linked licence text or the library's repository.
- 5Review the library. Open the library's repository and check its activity and documentation, since the list does not state maintenance status.
- 6Integrate in a prototype. Add your chosen library to a test project and follow its own installation instructions.
What awesome-android-ui is and is not
awesome-android-ui is a list of links, not an app or tool you run. Each entry points to a library's repository, so the work of installing and using a library happens in that library's own project.
The README does not describe installing anything from the list itself, and it does not say which entries are actively maintained. Check each library's repository before adopting it.
- It is a curated list of Android UI/UX libraries under the MIT licence.
- It is not a single app, framework or package.
- It does not state maintenance status for its entries.
Find the component category you need
The list has an index at the top of the README with one link per category. Categories include Jetpack Compose, Layout, Button, List / Grid, ViewPager, Label / Form, Image, SeekBar, Progress, Menu, ActionBar, Dialog, Calendar, Graph, Animation, Parallax, Effect (blur and similar) and Other.
Pick the category that matches the UI element you are building, then scan the table for that section.
- Jetpack Compose: libraries for Compose-based UI.
- Layout: swipe, pull-to-refresh, sliding panels and similar layouts.
- Dialog, Calendar, Graph and Animation: focused component groups.
Read the licence and demo columns
Each table row has three columns: Name, License and Demo. The name links to the library's repository. The license column links to the license text, and many rows show demo GIFs or images so you can judge the interaction before opening the code.
Some entries list their licence as a link labelled License or show UnKnown. Open the repository and read its licence file before using any library in a project.
- Common licences in the list include Apache License V2 and MIT.
- Demos are shown as embedded images, which help designers compare interaction patterns.
- Where the licence reads UnKnown, verify it yourself.
Optionally clone the list locally
You can browse the list on GitHub, or clone it to a local folder if you want the README and its images offline. The README lists this as optional.
Cloning gives you a copy of the list only. It does not install any libraries.
git clone https://github.com/wasabeef/awesome-android-uiEvaluate a library before you adopt it
Choosing from the list is the start of the job. Open the library's repository, confirm its licence, and review its activity and documentation yourself, since the list does not verify these.
Compare two or three candidates for the same component by looking at their demos and how they are integrated into your own project.
- Confirm the licence in the library's repository.
- Check recent activity and open issues in that repository.
- Try a small prototype in your own project before committing.
What people use it for
- Finding a pull-to-refresh library for a list screen.
- Looking up a swipe-back or sliding panel implementation for navigation.
- Checking which Jetpack Compose UI libraries exist before writing custom components.
- Comparing blur or effect libraries visually before choosing one.
- Verifying licence terms of UI libraries before a commercial project.
Frequently asked questions
Is awesome-android-ui free to use?
The list itself is published under the MIT licence, as shown in the project information. Each library listed has its own licence, so check that licence in the library's repository before you use it.
How do I install awesome-android-ui?
You do not install it as software. The README's only command is an optional git clone of the repository to a local folder. Installing a specific library is done from that library's own project.
What are the requirements for awesome-android-ui?
The README lists no prerequisites. To browse the list you only need a web browser, or git if you want to clone it locally.
Are the libraries in the list maintained?
The README does not say which entries are actively maintained. Check each library's repository for recent activity before depending on it.
What are alternatives to awesome-android-ui?
Awesome Android is a similar list covering Android libraries across all topics, not just UI. Awesome Jetpack Compose lists focus on Compose options specifically.
Does the list include Jetpack Compose libraries?
Yes. The first category is Jetpack Compose, which lists Compose-based libraries with their licences and demos.
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Our verdict
awesome-android-ui suits Android developers and designers who want a quick, categorised view of UI libraries with licence information and demos. It is not suitable if you need a tool to run or guaranteed maintenance status, so use a broader list or check each repository yourself in those cases.
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