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Android CLI Helper

Teaches the agent to install and use Google's android CLI for projects, SDKs, emulators and UI inspection.

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Repository
android/skills
Stars
10,278
Licence
Apache-2.0
Files
1 file

What it does

Once installed, this skill gives the agent instructions for Google's official `android` command-line tool. The agent can create new Android app projects from templates, install and update Android SDK components, install APKs and launch apps on devices or emulators, read the on-screen UI as JSON, take screenshots, and tap or type on a device using adb. It also covers looking up Android documentation and finding official Android skills.

Great for

  • Android developers who want an AI agent to scaffold projects and manage SDK packages from the terminal
  • QA or developers who want an agent to drive an emulator or connected phone to test a flow
  • Teams automating repetitive Android device tasks such as screenshots and UI checks

Skip it if

  • Non-developers with no Android tooling, since the skill assumes the android CLI and adb are available and the user understands them
  • Use on production or personal devices without care, because the agent can tap, type and install apps on any connected device

Try asking

  • “Create a new empty Android app called My App in ./my-app”
  • “Install platform android-34 with the Android SDK and update all packages”
  • “Take a screenshot of the emulator and tell me what is on screen”
  • “Find the Login button on the connected device and tap it”
Step-by-step guide: how to use Android CLI HelperInstall, first run, examples, tips and FAQs

Install in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Download the skill

    The ZIP contains the 1 original files, the Apache-2.0 licence and an attribution note.

    android-cli.zip
  2. 2

    Add it to your agent

    Claude Code (all projects)

    mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && unzip android-cli.zip -d ~/.claude/skills/

    Claude Code / Agent SDK (this project only)

    mkdir -p .claude/skills && unzip android-cli.zip -d .claude/skills/

    Claude apps (web/desktop): Settings → Capabilities → Skills → Upload skill, and choose the ZIP.

  3. 3

    Ask for the task

    No special command needed — the agent reads the skill's description and loads it when your request matches. Try one of the prompts above.

Get better results

  • Review the curl install command before running it, since it downloads and executes a script from dl.google.com
  • Run adb devices first and pass --device=<serial> when more than one device is connected
  • Ask the agent to inspect the layout or screenshot before tapping so it targets the right element

What's inside

  • SKILL.md

Redistributed unmodified from android/skills under the Apache-2.0 licence. The assessment was drafted with AI from the skill's files on 2026-10-29. Skills can instruct your agent to run code — read SKILL.md and any scripts before installing.