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Acode IDE: Terminal & AI Code

Code editor for Android with Linux terminal, Git, plugins and AI tools.
Acode is an open-source code editor and web IDE for Android. Edit projects, manage files, use a Linux terminal, work with Git and SSH, and extend your setup with community plugins.

LINUX TERMINAL

Acode includes an Alpine Linux terminal powered by proot, with no root required. Use apk to install supported command-line packages, keep multiple terminal tabs, customize your shell, and back up or restore your terminal setup.

AI CODING SUPPORT

Use the terminal and plugin ecosystem with AI-assisted coding tools where supported. Generate code, review errors, refactor files, and ask for explanations while working from your phone or tablet.

JAVASCRIPT AND WEB DEVELOPMENT

Set up mobile web projects with Node.js and npm, run package scripts, build APIs with server-side JavaScript, preview HTML and Markdown, and test front-end projects inside Acode.

PROFESSIONAL CODE EDITOR

- Syntax highlighting for 100+ programming languages
- Multi-file editing with tabs
- Command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P)
- File search across projects (Ctrl+P)
- Code completion and IntelliSense via LSP plugins
- Keyboard shortcuts for common editor actions
- Emmet support for fast HTML and CSS authoring
- Interactive JavaScript console for debugging
- Live HTML and Markdown preview
- Customizable themes and fonts
- Smooth editing for large files

GIT, SSH AND REMOTE TOOLS

- Git workflows including clone, commit, push, pull and branch management
- SSH access for remote server work
- FTP and SFTP file management
- GitHub integration for project sync
- Tools for editing, previewing and deploying web projects from Android

COMMUNITY PLUGINS

Extend Acode with plugins from the in-app Plugin Store:
- Language servers for IntelliSense
- Themes and icon packs
- AI-assisted coding tools
- Build tools and formatters
- Framework support for modern web development
- JavaScript and TypeScript plugin development

OPEN SOURCE

Acode is free and open source under the MIT license. Source code is available at github.com/Acode-Foundation/Acode. Documentation and community links are available at acode.app.

Pro version is available with ad removal and premium themes. In-app purchases may vary by region.

GET STARTED

1. Install Acode
2. Open the terminal and complete the one-time setup
3. Install the packages and plugins you need
4. Start editing, previewing and managing projects from your Android device

Acode requires Android 7.0+. The free version contains ads.
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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.13.2 (1008) suggested Added on Sep 07, 2026

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "specialUse"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "specialUse"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE
    • com.foxdebug.acode.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 16 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.13.1 (1007) - Added on Aug 21, 2026

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "specialUse"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "specialUse"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE
    • com.foxdebug.acode.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 15 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.13.0 (1006) - Added on Aug 17, 2026

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "specialUse"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "specialUse"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE
    • com.foxdebug.acode.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 15 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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