Android Terminal

Access your USB-connected Android terminal without installing ADB

Android Terminal - ADB Without Native Apps

"Android Terminal" is a Chrome extension that establishes an ADB-compatible connection with your Android device, allowing access without native apps. It supports multiple terminal windows, file transfers, screenshot captures, and application backups, all in a platform-agnostic manner for Windows, Linux, macOS, and Chrome OS. This user-friendly alternative to traditional ADB applications enhances debugging and development experiences directly from your desktop.
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Extension stats

Users: 643
-8
Rating: 2.50
(2)
Version: 0.1.1 (Last updated: 2024-07-03)
Creation date: 2023-10-18
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
Size: 243.71K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This extension establishes an ADB-compatible connection with your Android device, eliminating the need for any native applications to be installed. It's designed to operate across various desktop environments, whether you're on Windows, Linux, macOS, or Chrome OS. Remarkably, the extension is written entirely in JavaScript, making it free from any native executables.

Here are some of the key functionalities offered by this extension:

  1. Multiple Terminal Windows: Easily open multiple terminal views to connect with your Android device, facilitating efficient debugging and interaction.
  2. File Transfer: Streamline sending and receiving files between your desktop computer and the Android device.
  3. Screenshot Capture: Capture screenshots of the current screen view on your Android device and store them on your desktop computer.
  4. Application Backup: Perform comprehensive backups of your Android device, including all or select installed applications and their associated data.
  5. Debugging with "logcat": Use the "logcat" command to debug your Android device directly from your desktop, enhancing your development capabilities.

This extension serves as a compelling alternative to traditional native ADB (Android Debug Bridge) applications, offering a more accessible and platform-agnostic solution. If you already have the native ADB installed and want to explore this extension, ensure there are no ongoing communications with the ADB server by executing the "adb -kill-server" command. Then, refer to the instructions on the extension's homepage to get started seamlessly.

User reviews

by carl-adam Berglund, 2024-10-30

This spys on your chromebrook please do not use it
by Blen M, 2024-10-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Android Terminal does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Android Terminal is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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