Do I need the Android SDK installed to use this skill?

Yes, this skill relies on local Android development tools and bash scripts to communicate with the Android emulator manager.

Is it safe to force stop an emulator with this tool?

Yes, the skill uses standard shutdown procedures to ensure the AVD state is handled correctly by the system.

Can I stop a specific emulator if multiple are running?

Yes, the skill detects multiple instances and prompts you to select the specific AVD name or serial number you wish to terminate.

Does this skill work with physical Android devices?

This skill is specifically optimized for Android Virtual Devices (emulators) managed via the Android SDK.

What happens if no emulator is currently running?

The skill will return a clear failure message indicating that no active emulator was found and suggest using the start-emulator skill.

Stop Android Emulator

Name: Stop Android Emulator
Author: powdream

bypowdream

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Mobile Development

Terminates running Android Virtual Devices (AVD) directly from the Claude interface to manage system resources effectively.

The Stop Android Emulator skill provides a streamlined way to shut down active Android emulators during the mobile development process. By automating the identification and termination of AVDs via script execution, it allows developers to quickly free up system memory and CPU without leaving their terminal environment. The skill intelligently handles multiple running instances by prompting the user for selection and provides clear feedback on the success or failure of the operation, making it an essential utility for Android developers seeking a more efficient, AI-augmented workflow.

주요 기능

010 GitHub stars

02Automated error handling with helpful hints for troubleshooting

03Instant resource management by freeing up system RAM and CPU overhead

04Seamless integration with Android SDK command-line tools via bash scripts

05Identify and list all currently running emulator instances for easy selection

06Shut down specific Android Virtual Devices by AVD name or serial number

사용 사례

01Quickly closing an emulator after finishing an automated UI test suite to save power

02Switching between different Android API levels by stopping current instances before launching others

03Freeing up system resources by shutting down unused AVDs during intensive compilation tasks

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add powdream/claude-plugins stop-emulator

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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