Analyzing Android Malware With Apktool
Decompile and inspect suspicious Android APKs with apktool-driven workflows when you need malware-oriented static analysis.
Overview
Analyzing Android Malware with Apktool is an agent skill for the Ship phase that guides apktool-based static analysis of Android APKs suspected to contain malware.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/mukul975/anthropic-cybersecurity-skills --skill analyzing-android-malware-with-apktoolWhat is this skill?
- Android malware analysis workflow centered on apktool decompilation
- Static inspection of APK structure, resources, and smali-level artifacts
- Fits cybersecurity skill packs aimed at agent-assisted mobile threat review
- Apache License 2.0 upstream licensing context in skill materials
- Advanced mobile appsec lane for indie security researchers and builders
Adoption & trust: 1 installs on skills.sh; 14.9k GitHub stars; 1/3 security scanners passed (skills.sh audits); trending (+100% hot-view momentum).
What problem does it solve?
You have a suspicious Android APK and no structured way to decompile and interpret its components without diving into fragmented apktool documentation alone.
Who is it for?
Solo mobile developers and security-curious builders analyzing untrusted APKs in a controlled lab environment.
Skip if: Teams needing only Play Store compliance copy, marketing ASO, or pure Kotlin feature development without security review.
When should I use this skill?
You need to decompile and statically analyze a suspicious Android APK using apktool as part of malware assessment or mobile security review.
What do I get? / Deliverables
You get agent-guided apktool decompilation and inspection steps that support malware-oriented static findings you can document before wider distribution or incident response.
- Decompiled APK artifacts suitable for manifest and code review
- Documented static analysis notes on suspicious components
- Structured malware-oriented inspection checklist output
Recommended Skills
Journey fit
Ship/security is the canonical shelf for pre-release or release-adjacent malware review and app hardening insights before you trust a mobile binary. Security subphase fits APK disassembly, manifest scrutiny, and malicious behavior assessment—not everyday UI build tasks.
How it compares
Specialized mobile malware static-analysis skill—not a general Android UI builder or automated penetration-test MCP.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is analyzing-android-malware-with-apktool for?
Indie developers, security researchers, and agent users who need apktool-led APK teardown when assessing Android malware risk on their own machines.
When should I use analyzing-android-malware-with-apktool?
During Ship security review when you must decompile an APK, inspect manifests and smali, or document indicators before release decisions or incident triage.
Is analyzing-android-malware-with-apktool safe to install?
Treat samples as hostile: use isolated VMs, review the Security Audits panel on this page, and never run unverified malware on production devices—the skill assumes expert handling of untrusted binaries.
SKILL.md
READMESKILL.md - Analyzing Android Malware With Apktool
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