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android-cli

Orchestrate Android development tasks via the android CLI command surface.

6.6k|388|Updated Mar 16, 2026
Search Tags:#project scaffolding#sdk management#emulator control#ui layout inspection#android-cli#device screenshots#android documentation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/android/skills --skill android-cli-android
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: android-cli
Source: https://github.com/android/skills/tree/main/devtools/android-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/android/skills --skill android-cli-android

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Android developers need a reliable way to create projects, manage SDKs, deploy apps, inspect UIs, and diagnose environments without switching between multiple tools.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project creation & scaffolding: Create Android projects from official templates with consistent outputs.
  • SDK management: Install, update, remove, and list SDK packages using the android sdk command set.
  • Device interaction & app execution: Run apps, manage emulators (create/start/stop/list/remove), and capture or inspect screens and UI layouts via android run, android emulator, android screen, and android layout.
  • Android documentation lookup: Search authoritative Android documentation using the Android Knowledge Base through the android docs command for up-to-date API guidance.
  • Skill management workflow: Initialize and manage antigravity agent skills with android skills and related tooling.

Quick Start

Ask your agent to set up and run a new empty-activity project named My App by using the android create command with output directed to your chosen directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about android-cli

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a new Android project from the command line?▼

To create an Android project, use the `android create` command with official templates to scaffold consistent project outputs directly into your chosen directory. This orchestrates project initialization without requiring multiple external tools.

How do I manage Android SDK packages from the terminal?▼

You can manage Android SDK packages using the `android sdk` command set to install, update, remove, and list SDK packages. This provides a reliable way to handle SDK tooling without switching contexts.

Can I control Android emulators and deploy apps using a single CLI?▼

Yes, you can control emulators and deploy apps using the `android emulator` command to create, start, stop, and remove emulators, alongside `android run` to execute app deployment on connected devices.

How do I capture device screenshots and inspect UI layouts?▼

Capture device screenshots and inspect UI layouts by using the `android screen` and `android layout` commands. These commands capture screen visuals and extract UI layout JSON for detailed inspection.

What is the best way to search Android documentation locally?▼

The best way to search Android documentation is using the `android docs` command, which queries the Android Knowledge Base to retrieve up-to-date API guidance and authoritative documentation.

Does this Android CLI tool require any specific dependencies to run?▼

No specific dependencies are required to run this Android CLI tool. It operates independently to provide command-line orchestration for project creation, SDK management, emulator control, and environment diagnostics.

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