How do I run tasks in a specific Android subdirectory?

The skill instructs you to use the -p argument with the ./mach gradle command to target specific subdirectories correctly.

What does the Firefox Android skill do?

It provides specific guidance and optimized commands for building and managing Android projects within the Firefox repository.

Does this skill work with any Android project?

This skill is specifically designed for the Mozilla Firefox repository and its unique mobile/ directory structure.

Why should I use ./mach gradle instead of gradlew?

The mach wrapper ensures all environment variables and dependencies specific to the Firefox build system are correctly configured for the mobile project.

Firefox Android Development

Name: Firefox Android Development
Author: mozilla-firefox

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11,068

Mobile Development

Streamlines Android-specific development workflows within the Mozilla Firefox repository using the mach build system.

About

This skill optimizes the development experience for engineers working on Firefox for Android by providing context-aware guidance for navigating the mobile/ directory. It ensures that Android builds are executed correctly using the ./mach gradle wrapper instead of standard Gradle commands, preventing environment issues and maintaining consistency with the Mozilla build pipeline while offering specific advice on handling subprojects with the -p argument.

Key Features

Automated wrapper selection for Firefox mobile builds
11,068 GitHub stars
Standardized Android build commands via mach
Mozilla-specific mobile development best practices
Guidance for navigating the mobile/ directory
Optimized Gradle project handling with -p arguments

Use Cases

Running specific Gradle tasks for Android subprojects
Onboarding contributors to the mobile/ directory of the Firefox codebase
Building the Firefox for Android application from source

About

Key Features

Automated wrapper selection for Firefox mobile builds
11,068 GitHub stars
Standardized Android build commands via mach
Mozilla-specific mobile development best practices
Guidance for navigating the mobile/ directory
Optimized Gradle project handling with -p arguments

Use Cases

Running specific Gradle tasks for Android subprojects
Onboarding contributors to the mobile/ directory of the Firefox codebase
Building the Firefox for Android application from source