leakcanary-shark ☆

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Description:
CLI Java memory leak explorer for LeakCanary

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @square | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: android memory-leak cli java debugging ci-cd

Install: brew install leakcanary-shark

About:
LeakCanary Shark is a standalone command-line interface (CLI) tool designed to analyze Android heap dumps for memory leak detection. It provides a powerful and scriptable alternative to the GUI-based analyzer, enabling developers to automate leak detection in CI environments. By parsing heap dump data directly from the terminal, it helps identify the root cause of memory issues efficiently.

Key Features:

Standalone CLI tool for analyzing Android heap dumps
Scriptable for automated memory leak detection in CI/CD pipelines
Provides detailed reports on leak traces and memory usage
Fast and efficient parsing without needing a GUI

Use Cases:

Automating memory leak detection in continuous integration workflows
Quickly diagnosing memory issues on devices or emulators via terminal
Comparing heap dumps over time to identify regressions

Alternatives:

LeakCanary GUI – The official GUI provides a visual interface for exploration, while Shark is optimized for CLI automation and scripting.
Eclipse MAT – A general-purpose Java heap analyzer, whereas Shark is specifically optimized for Android heap structures and LeakCanary's leak patterns.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
May 17, 2023 10:40pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	7e457a0a