android-cli

Automate Android development workflows via the android CLI.

1|Updated Apr 1, 2026
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Skill: android-cli
Source: https://github.com/charleshall888/cortex-command/tree/main/plugins/android-dev-extras/skills/android-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/charleshall888/cortex-command --skill android-cli-charleshall888

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Android development often requires juggling multiple CLI tools, environment setup, and repetitive configuration steps that slow delivery. This skill provides a unified Android CLI to streamline project creation, SDK management, device interactions, emulator control, and documentation access.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • SDK management with the android sdk commands to install, update, and remove packages.
  • Project lifecycle from creation to deployment using commands like android create, android run, and android init.
  • Device and emulator interactions, layout inspection, info gathering, and documentation lookups using commands such as android info, android emulator, android docs, android layout, android screen, and android docs search.
  • Journey testing support and UI exploration to validate app behavior during development.

Quick Start

Install the Android CLI, initialize your environment with android init, then create a project with android create and begin running journeys with android run.

Frequently Asked Questions about android-cli

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

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How do I automate Android project creation and SDK management from the command line?

You can automate Android project creation and SDK management using a unified CLI that executes android create for project setup and android sdk commands to install, update, or remove packages.

Can I control the Android emulator and interact with devices via CLI?

Yes, you can control the Android emulator and interact with devices using commands such as android emulator to manage devices, android info to gather device details, and android layout to inspect layouts.

What do I need to set up before using an Android CLI workflow?

Before using an Android CLI workflow, you need the android CLI tool installed and must run android init to initialize your environment, as the system enforces preflight checks to ensure all prerequisites are met.

How can I search Android documentation without leaving the terminal?

You can search Android documentation directly in the terminal using the android docs and android docs search commands, which provide immediate access to reference materials during development.

Does the Android CLI support journey testing and UI exploration?

Yes, the Android CLI supports journey testing and UI exploration to validate app behavior during development, utilizing commands like android run to execute journeys and android screen for UI inspection.