Firebender brings Cursor-like AI capabilities directly into Android Studio, providing Android developers with powerful AI assistance without leaving their preferred IDE. It’s specifically designed for Android development workflows.
Key Features
- Native Android Studio Integration: Works seamlessly within the existing IDE
- Multi-Model Support: Access to Claude, GPT-4, and other leading AI models
- Android-Specific Intelligence: Understands Android architecture, patterns, and best practices
- Code Context Awareness: Full project understanding for intelligent suggestions
- Inline Code Generation: Generate entire functions and classes within the IDE
- Kotlin & Java Support: Optimized for both primary Android languages
Best For
- Android Development: Native Android apps, Kotlin Multiplatform
- Mobile UI/UX: Creating responsive layouts and user interfaces
- Legacy Code Modernization: Upgrading older Android projects
- Team Development: Consistent code patterns across development teams
- Learning: New Android developers getting up to speed
Pricing
- Free Trial: 7-day full access
- Individual: $15/month – Full AI features for solo developers
- Team: $30/month per user – Collaboration features, shared configurations
- Enterprise: Custom pricing – Advanced security, compliance features
Pros
- Perfect integration with Android development workflow
- Understands Android-specific patterns and conventions
- No need to switch between different development environments
- Optimized for mobile development challenges
- Regular updates aligned with Android Studio releases
Cons
- Limited to Android Studio environment
- Requires Android Studio 2023.1 or later
- Learning curve for optimal AI prompt engineering
- Third-party plugin dependency