Empowering mobile-first developers everywhere

Professional-strength development tools for Android have always assumed a powerful workstation on one end and a phone on the other. Code on the Go removes that assumption.

Our mission is to empower people to build the apps that they and their communities want and need using the devices they already own: Android phones. Because reliable internet access isn’t always available or affordable globally, Code on the Go is designed to operate offline.

Desktop power, pocket size

Code on the Go offers what you’d expect from a desktop IDE, engineered specifically for mobile hardware:

• Full language support: Complete Java and Kotlin integration, including smart autocomplete and real-time diagnostics.
• On-device debugging: A robust debugger that runs both the IDE and the app being tested simultaneously on the same phone.
• Integrated Git: Manage your repositories and version control directly from your device.
• Extensible architecture: Our plugin system allows users to add new capabilities without bloating the core app, and an active developer community is already building new extensions.

Solving the small-screen challenge

An ongoing challenge for Code on the Go is making it easier to write code on a small screen with a soft keyboard. One of our most exciting efforts in this area is our Sketch to UI feature, which uses on-device processing to convert a photo of a hand-drawn screen layout directly to Android XML.

Support App Dev for All

We believe that a lack of expensive hardware or internet access shouldn't limit anyone's potential to create technology. Code on the Go is and will remain free and accessible.

If you believe in democratizing software development, consider becoming a sponsor. Your support directly funds our independent development, helps us optimize our tools, and keeps the project moving forward.

Become a sponsor

Get involved

Not ready to sponsor? You can still help us build the future of mobile development:

• Try the app: Download Code on the Go, build a project, and let us know what you think.
• Contribute: Help us expand our ecosystem.