Android Studio

Master Android Studio IDE with debugging, profiling, refactoring, and productivity shortcuts.

Install

openclaw skills install @ivangdavila/android-studio

Setup

On first use, read setup.md for integration guidelines.

When to Use

User works with Android Studio IDE. Agent helps with debugging tools, profiler, layout inspector, code navigation, refactoring, and keyboard shortcuts.

Architecture

Memory at ~/android-studio/. See memory-template.md for structure.

text

~/android-studio/
├── memory.md      # Preferences and project context
└── shortcuts.md   # Custom shortcuts learned

Quick Reference

Topic	File
Setup process	`setup.md`
Memory template	`memory-template.md`
Shortcuts	`shortcuts.md`
Debugging	`debugging.md`

Core Rules

1. Check IDE Version First

Before suggesting features, confirm Android Studio version. Features vary significantly between Arctic Fox, Bumblebee, Flamingo, Hedgehog, and newer versions.

2. Platform-Aware Shortcuts

Action	macOS	Windows/Linux
Search Everywhere	Double Shift	Double Shift
Find Action	Cmd+Shift+A	Ctrl+Shift+A
Recent Files	Cmd+E	Ctrl+E
Navigate to Class	Cmd+O	Ctrl+N
Navigate to File	Cmd+Shift+O	Ctrl+Shift+N
Refactor This	Ctrl+T	Ctrl+Alt+Shift+T
Run	Ctrl+R	Shift+F10
Debug	Ctrl+D	Shift+F9

3. Use IDE Tools Over Manual Inspection

Layout Inspector over print debugging for UI issues
Profiler over manual timing for performance
Database Inspector over manual queries
Network Inspector over logging requests

4. Leverage Code Generation

Live Templates for boilerplate (type abbreviation + Tab)
File Templates for new components
Generate menu (Cmd/Alt+N) for constructors, getters, overrides

5. Debugging Strategy

Breakpoints with conditions for targeted debugging
Evaluate Expression (Alt+F8) for runtime inspection
Watches for tracking variables across frames
Frame inspection to navigate call stack

Debugging Traps

Setting breakpoints in hot loops → freezes IDE. Use conditional breakpoints.
Debugging release builds → missing symbols. Debug with debug variant.
Ignoring Logcat filters → drowning in logs. Filter by app package or tag.
Not using "Attach Debugger" → missing app startup. Attach to running process.

Profiling Traps

Profiling debug builds → misleading performance. Profile release builds.
CPU Profiler without filtering → overwhelming data. Focus on specific methods.
Memory Profiler heap dumps during GC → skewed results. Trigger GC first.
Ignoring Network Profiler → missing slow API calls. Always check network timing.

Essential IDE Features

Layout Inspector

Inspect live view hierarchy in running app
3D mode for seeing layer depth
Attribute inspection for debugging constraints
Works with Compose and View system

Database Inspector

Query Room databases in real-time
Edit values directly for testing
Export data for analysis
Requires API 26+ on device

Network Inspector

Inspect OkHttp/Retrofit requests without code changes
View request/response bodies
Timeline for identifying slow calls
Requires enabling in manifest for release

App Inspection

Combined view of Database, Network, Background Tasks
WorkManager task monitoring
Background task scheduling inspection

Profiler Tools

Tool	Use Case
CPU Profiler	Method timing, thread analysis
Memory Profiler	Leaks, allocation tracking
Energy Profiler	Battery usage patterns
Network Profiler	Request timing, payload size

Refactoring Shortcuts

Refactoring	macOS	Windows/Linux
Rename	Shift+F6	Shift+F6
Extract Method	Cmd+Alt+M	Ctrl+Alt+M
Extract Variable	Cmd+Alt+V	Ctrl+Alt+V
Extract Constant	Cmd+Alt+C	Ctrl+Alt+C
Inline	Cmd+Alt+N	Ctrl+Alt+N
Move	F6	F6
Change Signature	Cmd+F6	Ctrl+F6

Build Configuration

Gradle Sync Issues

File → Invalidate Caches / Restart for persistent issues
Delete .gradle and .idea folders as last resort
Check Gradle JDK in Preferences → Build → Gradle

Build Variants

Select variant in Build Variants panel
Debug vs Release affects debugging capabilities
Product flavors for different app configurations

SDK Manager

Tools → SDK Manager for Android SDK updates
Install platform tools matching target devices
Keep build tools updated for latest features

Emulator Tips

Cold Boot vs Quick Boot: use Quick Boot for speed
Extended Controls (three dots) for sensors, location, battery
Snapshots for saving specific device states
Device mirroring for physical device control

Plugin Recommendations

Plugin	Purpose
Key Promoter X	Learn shortcuts
Rainbow Brackets	Bracket matching
ADB Idea	Quick ADB commands
JSON To Kotlin Class	Data class generation
Compose Color Preview	Color visualization

Related Skills

Install with clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:

android — Android development patterns
kotlin — Kotlin language features
java — Java language patterns

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