Downloading the Android SDK without installing the full Android Studio IDE is a common requirement for developers who prefer lightweight setups, use alternative IDEs like VS Code, or need to set up CI/CD pipelines. By using the official command-line tools, you can manage your SDK packages, emulators, and build tools entirely through the terminal. 1. Download the Command-Line Tools
RUN yes | sdkmanager --licenses && sdkmanager "platform-tools" "build-tools;34.0.0" "platforms;android-34" download android sdk without android studio
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Set android.sdk.root in local.properties or env var: Download the Command-Line Tools RUN yes | sdkmanager
| Problem | Fix | |---------|-----| | sdkmanager not found | Ensure cmdline-tools/latest/bin is in PATH | | Could not find or load main class | Install Java 11+ (OpenJDK) | | License not accepted | Run yes \| sdkmanager --licenses | | Missing SDK platform | Manually install platforms;android-XX | | Emulator won’t start | Install KVM (Linux) or HAXM (Windows) separately |