android-build-conventions

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the recurring pain of inconsistent, error-prone Android Gradle builds caused by hardcoded dependency versions, skipped verification steps, and non-standard build configurations that lead to release crashes, broken builds across team machines, and wasted debugging time.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Standardized Gradle Configuration: Enforces Kotlin DSL for all build files, uses version catalogs as the single source of truth for dependencies and plugins, and pins JDK toolchains for reproducible builds across all development environments.
• Mandatory Build Verification Gate: Defines a fast local workflow to catch issues before reporting changes complete, addressing the common gap of missing cloud CI for Android app builds.
• Use Case: When adding a new Compose dependency or configuring product flavors for an Android app, use this Skill to ensure all versions are managed centrally, the local build gate passes, and signing credentials are stored securely without being committed to version control.

Quick Start

Use the android-build-conventions skill to configure your Android project's Gradle build files, set up a centralized version catalog, and run the local build verification gate to confirm all changes are ready for commit.