Firebender is the most powerful AI assistant for Android Studio. Their plugin offers AI chat over codebases, logs & emulators, quick file edits, and models with up-to-date Android knowledge.
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Firebender is the most powerful AI assistant for Android Studio. We are privacy first - we don't log, store, or persist your code. Try it out at https://firebender.com/!
Hey Product Hunt! Aman here, co-founder of Firebender (YC W24) with Kevin. We're extremely excited to launch Firebender, but our journey here took an unexpected turn.
A few months ago, we were developing Firebender OS, an AI-powered fork of Android. Inspired by the failed launches of Humane Pin and Rabbit R1, we aimed to build better functionality by focusing on AI software and leveraging existing superior hardware. We rooted Pixel 8s and created an AI assistant activated by holding the power button. It automated tasks like drafting calendar invites and messages, opening relevant transportation apps based on location and schedule, and overriding the Google Gemini assistant with the best AI models.
Despite using it every day, we didn't LOVE the product, which led us to consider a new direction.
Throughout this process, we constantly struggled without a good AI coding assistant for Android development. We discovered that Android developers are often overlooked regarding AI-powered development tools. This became clear as we heard from frustrated devs about existing tools:
"GPT4 and Claude were clueless about the Android UI framework we use." - Senior Staff Android Eng at Airbnb
"Gemini and Copilot are comically bad. I never use them" - Android Tech Lead at GoodRx
This revealed a clear opportunity, so we pivoted to Firebender, the most powerful AI coding assistant for Android developers.
Firebender offers:
🚀 Lightning-fast assistance right in Android Studio
💡 Up-to-date Android knowledge
🗨️ Contextual understanding of your codebase, logs, and emulator
✏️ Intelligent code suggestions and modifications
And the best part? It's free and privacy-first - we don't log, store, or persist your code.
🙏 Our Asks
Try Firebender for Android Studio at https://firebender.com/
Chat with us in whatever way works best for you
- We'll buy coffee or lunch for any Android developer in the Bay Area, text or call us at 469-347-0830
- Schedule a call here: https://calendly.com/d/cp47-gp4-...
- Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/WB4VnjR4RA
- Email: [email protected]
Thanks!!
Congrats on the launch, guys! Building for Android can be such a slog - Firebender is much needed and such a well-crafted experience already.
We shipped our Android SDK thanks to Firebender. Amazing team and product. Congrats on the launch!
It is helpful to include a tutorial or demo for new users to understand all the features. A quick guide could enhance the on boarding experience
I encountered a small issue with the website when trying to sign up it might need a little tweaking for smoother access!
Just picked up Android after 5+ years, and Firebender is the only reason I was able to deploy a basic crud app in 2 hours :) well done @kevo1ution @amangotchu looking forward to see what's next
An AI assistant specifically built for Android Studio is a huge win for developers. The ability to chat over codebases, logs, and emulators, along with quick file edits, sounds like a game-changer for boosting productivity. Plus, having models with up-to-date Android knowledge is a major advantage.
I can see how this would make life easier for developers looking to streamline their workflows and tackle complex projects.
This launch sounds like an exciting leap forward for Android developers. Congratulations!
Interesting concept, but can the AI handle complex code? I would love to see some examples or testimonials before jumping in.
Integrating AI into Android development is a significant advancement. This plugin could optimize the development process and enhance productivity.
