A modular development environment for Android. Edit, build, and run projects, an integrated terminal, and a plugin-based architecture.
Scala completion powered by Metals |
Integrated build output and task execution |
Inline diagnostics and quick fixes |
Java completion backed by JDT LS |
Types and documentation in the editor |
Touch-friendly project explorer |
Cosmic IDE provides a complete Linux-based development environment inside an Android app. It isn't just a text editor; it's a runtime that hosts genuine compilers, build systems, and language servers.
- Intelligent Workspace: Multi-tab editor with LSP support, inline diagnostics, and Material 3 design.
- Linux Environment: Run compilers and shells within an app-private environment compatible with Arch Linux ARM.
- Integrated Terminal: A full-featured PTY terminal. Install and run tools from the official
Arch Linux ARM repositories using
pacman. - Responsive UI: Optimized for touch, keyboard, and Android desktop environments like Samsung DeX.
The IDE is built on a modular plugin system, allowing support for various languages and build tools to be added or updated independently.
| JVM Stack | Java, Kotlin, Scala, Gradle, Maven |
| System & Web | Rust (rust-analyzer), C/C++ (clangd), Go, Gleam |
| Scripting | Python, Lua (LuaLS) |
| Workflows | Git integration, custom project templates, and shell-based commands |
Manage and install language support directly from the in-app Plugin Marketplace.
- Editor: Syntax highlighting, auto-completion, navigation, and customizable themes via TextMate.
- Build System: Execute tasks (Gradle, Cargo, Maven, etc.) with real-time output in integrated tool windows.
- Package Management: Use
pacmanto install CLI tools, compilers, and utilities from Arch Linux ARM. - Git Workflows: Built-in support for cloning, branching, committing, and syncing repositories.
- Local Control: Your projects remain in app-private storage or shared storage via Android's Document Picker.
- Extensible: Add custom language servers, TextMate grammars, and project templates without modifying the app's source.
- Install: Download the latest nightly APK.
- Bootstrap: Follow the guided setup to install a JDK and the base Linux environment.
- Coding: Create a new project or clone a repository.
Detailed documentation is available in the User Guide.
- User Guide: Projects, builds, Git, and terminal workflows.
- Settings Reference: Personalizing the workspace.
- Plugin Architecture: Building and contributing extensions.
- Development Guide: Building Cosmic IDE from source.
Cosmic IDE is free and open source. If you find it useful, consider supporting its development.
Cosmic IDE is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.