Android CLI is a command-line interface that enables you to more easily and efficiently build for Android using any tool of your choice.
Publisher’s description
What is Android CLI?
Android CLI by Google LLC is proprietary Windows software in the ides & code editors category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.16717390, released on October 25, 2026. The version history goes back to May 7, 2026: 14 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Android CLI is an ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Android CLI safe to download?
- The file is served by dl.google.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F2EE28374D28070D7025F027AFECF5941F8D0F353F2CC099FAC9AE06EDC8469B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 14 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.16717390Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.0.16625370 | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.0.16500706 | October 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.0.16486076 | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.0.16457483 | September 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.0.16406183 | September 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.0.16261425 | September 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.0.16251017 | September 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Google.AndroidCLI -escoop install main/android-cliProgram files (.exe): android.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask android-cliInformation
- Publisher
- Google LLC
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Android Software Development Kit License Agreement
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.1.16717390
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 8, 2026
- Versions listed
- 14
- Website
- developer.android.com
- winget ID
- Google.AndroidCLI
- Scoop package
- main/android-cli
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Frequently asked questions
Is Android CLI free?
Android CLI is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Android Software Development Kit License Agreement). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Android CLI safe to download?
The download comes from dl.google.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Android CLI with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Android CLI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Android CLI?
The versions page lists all 14 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 7, 2026.
Can I use Android CLI without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Android CLI?
OpenCode, RStudio, Node.js (LTS), Apache NetBeans and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
