# Shell Script Editor

> Edit and run shell scripts on android.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.qamar.editor.shellscript](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.qamar.editor.shellscript)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.qamar.editor.shellscript`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ALIF Technology
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 244,007
- **Rating:** 3.76 / 5 (573 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-22
- **First published:** 2018-06-12
- **Publisher country:** NO
- **Size:** 67 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qamar.editor.shellscript)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/no-collection-privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/no-collection-privacy-policy)

## Description

The Shell Script Editor Chrome extension allows you to edit and run shell scripts directly on your Android device. It offers a seamless scripting experience with features such as syntax highlighting for clear code readability, auto indentation for organized scripts, and undo and redo functionality to easily manage your changes. Additionally, the extension provides access to a terminal within the editor, enabling you to execute your shell commands immediately without switching apps. This extension is ideal for developers and tech enthusiasts who want to write and test shell scripts on the go with ease and efficiency.

## Rankings

- #144,444 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.qamar.editor.shellscript.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, users praise Shell Script Editor for its built-in terminal and scripting capabilities, free usage with no ads, and convenient GUI navigation that makes mobile scripting practical. It runs without root and delivers features like autosave, tab autocomplete, and command history, with generally reliable performance compared with other mobile options. However, several issues recur: crashes and random restarts that can lose work; limited file access on non-root devices; restricted syntax support (missing loops, limited highlighting, and fewer Linux tools); a subscription-only pricing model; and occasional lack of onboarding guidance. It’s a capable tool, but stability and toolset improvements would help.

### Pros

- Integrated terminal/editor with autosave, tab auto-complete, and command history.
- Works without root and is free with no ads.
- GUI folder navigation makes it easy to manage and test scripts.
- Reliable and practical for mobile scripting, often preferred over other apps.
- Good overall accessibility across devices for scripting needs.

### Cons

- Crashes and restarts that can erase work.
- Limited file access on non-root devices.
- Restricted syntax support (missing loops), limited highlighting, and fewer Linux tools.
- Subscription-based pricing rather than a one-time purchase.
- Occasional lack of onboarding instructions or guidance.

## Similar extensions and apps

- [Code Editor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alif.editor.code) — 22,302 users, 3.79 / 5
- [Sh File Opener & Shell Editor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/sh.file.viewer.shell.editor) — 9,500 users, 3.25 / 5
- [Terminal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.qamar.terminal) — 96,319 users, 4.13 / 5
- [SH Script Runner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.adamioan.scriptrunner) — 273,593 users, 2.77 / 5
- [JavaScript Editor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sorincovor.javascript_editor) — 716,720 users, 3.71 / 5
- [Repose Editor Beta](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.godsonukpere.reditor) — 820 users
- [Html Editor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.qamar.editor.html) — 1,416,072 users, 4.40 / 5
- [Code Studio](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alif.ide) — 1,987,082 users, 4.52 / 5
- [LuaDroid - ide for lua](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alif.ide.lua) — 800,199 users, 4.33 / 5
- [JavaScript Runner & Editor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/it.viline.js_runner) — 1,112 users
- [Terminal, Shell for Android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.csgroup.terminal) — 262,344 users, 3.42 / 5
- [Dev Editor for Developers](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.iasdev.deveditor) — 14 users

---

Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.qamar.editor.shellscript)