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Use when working with Android devices via ADB - connecting devices, running shell commands, installing apps, debugging, taking screenshots, UI automation, viewing logs, analyzing crashes, or exploring system internals. Triggers on "adb", "logcat", "install apk", "debug android", "android device", "shell command", "screenshot", "dumpsys", "crash", "ANR".

Overview

Publisher	hyperb1iss
Repository	`hyperdroid-skill`
Skill name	`android`
Stars	52
Forks	0
Bundled files	1
License	MIT
Links	Skill source Repository Homepage

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
1 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by hyperb1iss on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Android AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/hyperb1iss/hyperdroid-skill/tree/main/skills/android
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/hyperb1iss/hyperdroid-skill.git /tmp/hyperdroid-skill
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/hyperdroid-skill/skills/android .claude/skills/android

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Android in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Android on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Android is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Android Device Mastery

This skill covers everything about interacting with Android devices via ADB and shell commands.

Device Connection

Check Connected Devices

bash
adb devices -l

Output shows serial, status, and device info. Common statuses:

device - Connected and authorized
unauthorized - Accept USB debugging prompt on device
offline - Connection issues, try adb kill-server && adb start-server

Wireless Debugging

Android 11+ (Recommended):

Enable Wireless debugging in Developer Options
Tap "Pair device with pairing code"
Run: adb pair <ip>:<pairing_port> and enter the code
Then: adb connect <ip>:<connection_port>

Legacy (requires USB first):

bash
adb tcpip 5555
adb connect <device_ip>:5555

Multiple Devices

Always specify device with -s:

bash
adb -s <serial> shell
adb -s emulator-5554 install app.apk

Shell Commands

Interactive Shell

bash
adb shell                    # Enter shell
adb shell <command>          # Run single command
adb shell "cmd1 && cmd2"     # Chain commands

Essential Commands

bash
# Device info
getprop ro.product.model              # Device model
getprop ro.build.version.release      # Android version
getprop ro.build.version.sdk          # SDK level

# File operations
ls -la /sdcard/
cat /path/to/file
cp /source /dest
rm /path/to/file

# Process info
ps -A | grep <name>
pidof <package_name>
top -n 1 -m 10

Safe Output Limiting

For commands with potentially large output:

bash
adb shell "logcat -d | head -500"
adb shell "dumpsys activity | head -200"

App Management

Install/Uninstall

bash
adb install app.apk                   # Basic install
adb install -r app.apk                # Replace existing
adb install -g app.apk                # Grant all permissions
adb install -r -g app.apk             # Both

adb uninstall com.example.app         # Full uninstall
adb uninstall -k com.example.app      # Keep data

Start/Stop Apps

bash
# Start main activity
adb shell monkey -p com.example.app -c android.intent.category.LAUNCHER 1

# Start specific activity
adb shell am start -n com.example.app/.MainActivity

# Start with intent extras
adb shell am start -n com.example.app/.Activity \
    -a android.intent.action.VIEW \
    -d "myapp://page/123" \
    --es "key" "value"

# Force stop
adb shell am force-stop com.example.app

# Clear app data
adb shell pm clear com.example.app

List Packages

bash
adb shell pm list packages              # All packages
adb shell pm list packages -3           # Third-party only
adb shell pm list packages | grep term  # Filter

adb shell pm path com.example.app       # APK location
adb shell dumpsys package com.example.app  # Full package info

Permissions

bash
adb shell pm grant com.example.app android.permission.CAMERA
adb shell pm revoke com.example.app android.permission.CAMERA
adb shell dumpsys package com.example.app | grep permission

File Operations

Push/Pull Files

bash
adb push local_file.txt /sdcard/
adb pull /sdcard/remote_file.txt ./

# Recursive
adb push local_dir/ /sdcard/target/
adb pull /sdcard/dir/ ./local/

Access App Data (Debuggable Apps)

bash
adb shell run-as com.example.app ls files/
adb shell run-as com.example.app cat shared_prefs/prefs.xml
adb shell run-as com.example.app sqlite3 databases/app.db ".tables"

UI Automation

Input Commands

bash
# Tap at coordinates
adb shell input tap 500 800

# Swipe (x1 y1 x2 y2 [duration_ms])
adb shell input swipe 500 1500 500 500 300

# Text input (needs focused field)
adb shell input text "hello"

# Key events
adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE_HOME      # Home
adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE_BACK      # Back
adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE_ENTER     # Enter
adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE_POWER     # Power
adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE_VOLUME_UP # Volume up

Common Keycodes

Code	Key	Code	Key
3	HOME	4	BACK
24	VOL_UP	25	VOL_DOWN
26	POWER	66	ENTER
67	DEL	82	MENU

Screenshots & Recording

bash
# Screenshot
adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png
adb pull /sdcard/screen.png

# One-liner (binary-safe)
adb exec-out screencap -p > screen.png

# Screen recording (max 3 min)
adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/video.mp4
adb shell screenrecord --time-limit 10 /sdcard/video.mp4

UI Hierarchy

bash
adb shell uiautomator dump /sdcard/ui.xml
adb pull /sdcard/ui.xml

Debugging & Logs

Logcat Essentials

bash
# Dump and exit
adb logcat -d

# Last N lines
adb logcat -t 100

# Filter by tag:priority
adb logcat ActivityManager:I *:S

# Filter by package (get PID first)
adb logcat --pid=$(adb shell pidof -s com.example.app)

# Crash buffer
adb logcat -b crash

Priority levels: V(erbose), D(ebug), I(nfo), W(arn), E(rror), F(atal), S(ilent)

Common Debug Patterns

bash
# Find crashes
adb logcat *:E | grep -E "(Exception|Error|FATAL)"

# Activity lifecycle
adb logcat ActivityManager:I ActivityTaskManager:I *:S

# Memory issues
adb logcat art:D dalvikvm:D *:S | grep -i "gc"

Memory Analysis

bash
adb shell dumpsys meminfo com.example.app

Key metrics:

PSS: Proportional memory use (compare apps with this)
Private Dirty: Memory exclusive to process
Heap: Java/Native heap usage

Crash Analysis

bash
# ANR traces
adb shell cat /data/anr/traces.txt

# Tombstones (native crashes, needs root)
adb shell ls /data/tombstones/

# Recent crashes via logcat
adb logcat -b crash -d

System Inspection

dumpsys Services

bash
adb shell dumpsys -l                    # List all services

# Common services
adb shell dumpsys activity              # Activities, processes
adb shell dumpsys package <pkg>         # Package details
adb shell dumpsys battery               # Battery status
adb shell dumpsys meminfo               # System memory
adb shell dumpsys cpuinfo               # CPU usage
adb shell dumpsys window displays       # Display info
adb shell dumpsys connectivity          # Network state

System Properties

bash
adb shell getprop                       # All properties
adb shell getprop | grep <filter>       # Filter properties

# Useful properties
getprop ro.product.model                # Model
getprop ro.build.fingerprint            # Build fingerprint
getprop ro.serialno                     # Serial number
getprop sys.boot_completed              # Boot status (1 = done)

Settings

bash
# Namespaces: system, secure, global
adb shell settings get global airplane_mode_on
adb shell settings put system screen_brightness 128
adb shell settings list global

Reboot Commands

bash
adb reboot                   # Normal reboot
adb reboot recovery          # Recovery mode
adb reboot bootloader        # Fastboot mode
adb reboot sideload          # Sideload mode
adb reboot-bootloader        # Alias for bootloader

Troubleshooting

Device not found:

bash
adb kill-server && adb start-server

Unauthorized:

Check USB debugging is enabled
Revoke USB debugging authorizations in Developer Options, reconnect

Multiple devices error:

Use -s <serial> to specify device

Command not found (on device):

Some commands require root or are version-specific
Try /system/bin/<cmd> or check if command exists

Quick Reference

Task	Command
List devices	`adb devices -l`
Install app	`adb install -r -g app.apk`
Start app	`adb shell monkey -p pkg -c android.intent.category.LAUNCHER 1`
Stop app	`adb shell am force-stop pkg`
Screenshot	`adb exec-out screencap -p > screen.png`
Logs	`adb logcat -d -t 100`
Shell	`adb shell`
Push file	`adb push local /sdcard/`
Pull file	`adb pull /sdcard/file ./`
Tap	`adb shell input tap X Y`
Back	`adb shell input keyevent 4`
Home	`adb shell input keyevent 3`

For deep dives into specific topics, see references/deep-dive.md.

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

references/deep-dive.md9 KB

Frequently asked questions

What does the Android AI skill do?

Why use Android on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Android is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Android in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/hyperb1iss/hyperdroid-skill/tree/main/skills/android. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Android?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Android?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Android with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Android AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by hyperb1iss under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Android Device Mastery

Device Connection

Check Connected Devices

Wireless Debugging

Multiple Devices

Shell Commands

Interactive Shell

Essential Commands

Safe Output Limiting

App Management

Install/Uninstall

Start/Stop Apps

List Packages

Permissions

File Operations

Push/Pull Files

Access App Data (Debuggable Apps)

UI Automation

Input Commands

Common Keycodes

Screenshots & Recording

UI Hierarchy

Debugging & Logs

Logcat Essentials

Common Debug Patterns

Memory Analysis

Crash Analysis

System Inspection

dumpsys Services

System Properties

Settings

Reboot Commands

Troubleshooting

Quick Reference

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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