Can Deputy Shell Build Android APKs?

No, not in the current release. Deputy Shell currently provides an Android-first terminal and coding-agent workspace. An on-device Android build toolchain, debug APK generation, signing, export, and installation are not available today.

What this means in practice

You can use Deputy Shell's bundled Git, Node.js, and Python to write and manage Android project source code on your device, but there is currently no bundled Android SDK, Gradle build tooling, or APK signing/installation flow inside the app. Building an Android app from a Deputy Shell workspace today means pushing your code to a machine that has the Android build toolchain, the same way you would from any other remote terminal.

Status

Deputy Shell does not currently include the Android SDK, Gradle build tooling or an APK build workflow. The planned direction begins with an optional Android development pack and on-device debug APK builds. Local signing and production release workflows remain a longer-term direction because secure local key storage, backup and recovery still require further design. Direct installation from Deputy Shell is not promised as a guaranteed capability.

See the Android development track on the Product Roadmap for the intended direction. Roadmap items are not available in the current release. For the full current-vs-planned picture, see Known Limitations.