I've often wanted to test an app from an Android repository, but the developers didn't provide a downloadable APK. While we could always clone the source code and build it ourselves, that often means downloading gigabytes of dependencies for what's typically a one-time use.
This GitHub action completely automates the release or debug APK building process, similar to a build server.
- Fork this repo on GitHub
- Go to the Build Android APK Workflow and select
Run workflowdropdown menu - Enter the Git repository URL of the Android project
- Run the workflow and wait for the
apk-archivezip artifact to appear at the bottom of the Summary tab on that run
Tip
If the gradle build fails, check the build logs under the Jobs section to determine the cause.
Author: Nissan Ahmed (@ni554n)
Website: anissan.com