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eos-stop-app

Stop an Android app on a connected device via adb shell am force-stop.

1|Updated Jul 31, 2025
Search Tags:#testing#debugging#Android#mobile development#e/OS#app control#ADB
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/asnar00/miso --skill eos-stop-app
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: eos-stop-app
Source: https://github.com/asnar00/miso/tree/main/.claude/skills/eos-stop-app
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/asnar00/miso --skill eos-stop-app

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires android-platform-tools, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a reliable and clean way to stop an Android/e/OS app running on a connected device. It automates the adb shell am force-stop command, ensuring the app terminates gracefully without losing data, which is crucial for debugging and testing workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Graceful App Termination: Uses force-stop to cleanly shut down all app processes, clearing memory while preserving app data and settings.
  • Pre-Deployment Cleanup: Ensures a fresh state before deploying new versions or running tests, preventing conflicts or stale data issues.
  • Use Case: Before deploying a new build of your Android app, use this skill to stop the currently running version, ensuring a clean installation and test environment.

Quick Start

Stop the Android app running on my connected device.

Frequently Asked Questions about eos-stop-app

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I stop an Android app running on a connected device?▼

Stop an Android app by using ADB to execute the force-stop command, which terminates all app processes while preserving app data. Requires a USB-connected device with USB debugging enabled, ADB installed, and the app currently running.

What's the difference between stopping and uninstalling an Android app via ADB?▼

Stopping an app halts running processes and clears memory while preserving all app data and settings; uninstalling removes the app entirely. Use force-stop for debugging, testing, and pre-deployment cleanup workflows.

Can I stop an e/OS app the same way I stop Android apps?▼

Yes, e/OS apps stop using the same ADB force-stop mechanism as Android apps. Both platforms support USB debugging and the `adb shell am force-stop` command for graceful app termination.

Why would I stop an app before deploying a new build?▼

Stopping the running version before deployment ensures a clean installation environment, prevents conflicts with stale data, and guarantees the new build installs and runs fresh without residual state from the previous version.

Do I need any special setup to stop apps on my Android device?▼

Enable USB debugging on your device, connect it via USB, install Android Platform Tools with ADB, and authorize the connection when prompted. The app must be running for force-stop to take effect.

What happens to app data when I force-stop an Android app?▼

Force-stopping terminates all running processes and clears app memory, but all stored data, settings, and preferences are preserved. The app retains its state for the next launch.

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