Apk2Gold
A CLI tool that decompiles Android APKs into readable Java source with reconstructed R.* references.
What is Apk2Gold?
apk2gold is a command-line tool that decompiles Android APK files into readable Java source code and resources. It automates the complex, multi-tool process typically required for Android app decompilation, saving time and reducing confusion. A key feature is its attempt to reconstruct human-readable R.* references from opaque integer constants, improving code analysis.
Security researchers analyzing Android apps for vulnerabilities, developers reverse-engineering or learning from third-party apps, and anyone needing to inspect the internal structure of APK files without manual tool chaining.
Developers choose apk2gold because it bundles multiple decompilation steps into one simple command, outputs a cohesive project structure ideal for IDE import, and uniquely attempts to restore R.* references for better code readability compared to raw integer values.
Overview
CLI tool for decompiling Android apps to Java. It does resources! It does Java! Its real easy!
Use Cases
Best For
- Quickly decompiling Android APKs for security analysis
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