The minimalistic, offline-first workflow for developers who prefer terminals over bloated IDEs. Reclaim your RAM.
Don't have 16GB RAM? Ktroid runs effortlessly on 4GB machines where Android Studio struggles.
You write code in Vim/Neovim/VSCode. You shouldn't have to switch windows just to build and run.
No complex menus, no indexing for hours. Just you, your code, and the CLI.
Full emulator control, test automation, and version management from the command line.
| Metric | Android Studio | Ktroid CLI |
|---|---|---|
| RAM Usage | 2.5 GB - 4.0 GB+ | ~50 MB |
| Install Size | ~2 GB (IDE only) | ~100 KB |
| Startup Time | 30s - 2min | Instant (0.1s) |
| Distractions | Endless menus & popups | Zero |
| Dependency Mgmt | Manual Google Search | Command-based (`ktroid dep`) |
Note: Ktroid is not a replacement for full-scale IDE features like visual layout editors or complex debuggers. It is a focused alternatives for rapid iteration and coding workflows.