name: emulator
binary: emulator
aliases: []
category:
- mobile
- simulator
lang:
- all
platform:
- android
summary: Android Emulator CLI for listing and launching Android virtual devices.
homepage: https://developer.android.com/studio/run/emulator-commandline
docs: https://developer.android.com/studio/run/emulator-commandline
detect:
version_args:
- -version
local:
files: []
dirs:
- android
package_json:
package_manager_prefixes: []
use_when:
- List or launch Android virtual devices for mobile testing
avoid_when:
- A physical device is required or no AVDs are configured
risk:
level: medium
effects:
- execute_code
- write_files
requires_auth: false
destructive: false
confirmation_required_for:
- wiping emulator data
guardrails:
- Avoid wipe-data or snapshot deletion flags unless explicitly requested.