ADB Remote v1.0.0

A lightweight desktop tool for Android developers to manage devices, run builds, and view logs without having to open a full IDE sometimes.

What is ADB Remote?

ADB Remote wraps common ADB and Gradle operations into a single interface. Useful for quick tasks like checking logcat, pulling files, running a build on a device, or testing a specific branch—situations where spinning up Android Studio feels like overkill.

Built with Kotlin/Compose Multiplatform.

Requirements

• macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
• Android SDK with adb in your PATH
• Java 17+ runtime (bundled in the DMG)

Features

Project Setup

Attach any Android project directory. The app detects Gradle configuration, available build variants, and connected devices automatically.

File Explorer

Browse the device filesystem directly. Navigate directories, pull files without typing adb pull commands.

Git Operations

View local branches and tags. Checkout any branch/tag and run it on a connected device. Handy for testing specific commits or quickly checking out a PR branch.

Gradle Tasks

Lists available Gradle tasks from your project. Run assembleDebug, installDebug, or any custom task with output streaming.

Logcat

Live logcat viewer with filtering by log level, tag, or search text.

Activity Tracker

Monitors the current foreground activity on the device. Helpful for debugging navigation or understanding app state.

ADB Tools

Common ADB commands in one place: clear app data, uninstall, grant/revoke permissions, input text, take screenshots.

Visual (Screenshot) Testing

Screenshot comparison tool. Capture a baseline, compare against new screenshots to catch UI regressions.

Terminal Integration

Open any file in your preferred terminal or IDE. Supports iTerm2, Terminal.app, Warp, and others.

Settings & Feedback

Configure preferences, manage license, and submit feedback directly from the app.

Feedback

Found a bug or have a feature request? Use the built-in Feedback tab or open an issue.

License

Free tier: 1 connected device, limited features. Pro: Unlimited devices, unlimited features.

Note: This release is not code-signed. macOS will show a warning on first launch. Right-click the app and select "Open" to bypass Gatekeeper.