android-studio ☆
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Description:
Tools for building Android applications
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2025.2.3.9@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @androiddev  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: android ide kotlin java development mobile
Install: brew install --cask android-studio
About:
Android Studio is the official Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Google's Android operating system, built on JetBrains' IntelliJ IDEA software. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for designing, building, testing, and debugging Android apps, including code editing, performance profiling, and an emulator. Its core value is providing a unified, optimized workflow for the entire Android development lifecycle.
Key Features:
  • Intelligent code editor with refactoring and code analysis
  • Layout Editor for designing UI with drag-and-drop components
  • Built-in Android Emulator for testing on virtual devices
  • Profiling tools for analyzing CPU, memory, and network usage
  • Integrated version control with Git support
Use Cases:
  • Developing native Android applications in Java, Kotlin, or C++
  • Designing and prototyping user interfaces for various screen sizes
  • Debugging and profiling app performance to identify bottlenecks
  • Testing applications across a wide range of virtual Android devices
Alternatives:
  • Visual Studio Code – Lighter-weight editor that requires extensions for Android functionality, offering more flexibility but less out-of-the-box integration.
  • Eclipse – A legacy IDE that previously served as the official option; Android Studio is now the primary, more feature-rich choice.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 15, 2026 7:14pm 2025.2.3.9 0 VERSION_BUMP 72f2c178
Sep 2, 2025 6:41pm 2025.1.3.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 43e5f166
Aug 28, 2025 6:44pm 2025.1.2.13 0 VERSION_BUMP 15ee2711
Aug 18, 2025 6:44pm 2025.1.2.12 0 VERSION_BUMP 3f8e4233
Jul 31, 2025 6:44pm 2025.1.2.11 0 VERSION_BUMP fa30475c
Aug 9, 2024 3:34am 2024.1.1.13 0 VERSION_BUMP 5d073426
Jul 12, 2024 12:44am 2024.1.1.12 0 VERSION_BUMP 599725b8
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