Firebender

Firebender

Firebender is an Android-native coding agent delivered as a JetBrains plugin for Android Studio. It writes features, runs tests in the emulator, and fixes issues on its own, so Android developers can stay inside the IDE they already use.

The plugin hooks into Android Studio refactor tools, the debugger, and logcat rather than acting like a generic chat window pasted on top. You can paste a Figma link to generate Jetpack Compose UI that fits an existing design system, or spin up custom agents and sub-agents for workflows like crash triage and code review.

Engineering teams at Instacart, Netflix, DoorDash, Slack, and other companies use it for daily Android work. It supports frontier models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and xAI, plus bring-your-own-key options, with SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certification and a zero data retention policy for uploaded code.

Top Features:
  1. Paste a Figma link and get Jetpack Compose output that respects your existing design system and components

  2. The agent drives the Android emulator directly, running tests and fixing failures without leaving the IDE

  3. Select code, hit Cmd+K, and describe what you want rewritten inline in a few seconds

  4. Define custom agents with agent.md files or deploy sub-agents that triage crashes and inspect code paths on their own

  5. Switch between Claude, GPT, Gemini, and Grok models, or plug in your own API key without vendor lock-in

Pros:
  1. Built specifically for Android Studio rather than a generic editor that treats mobile as an afterthought.

  2. Can interact with the Android emulator to test features and fix failures without manual context switching.

  3. Zero data retention policy with SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certification for enterprise security requirements.

Cons:
  1. Requires Android Studio or IntelliJ; there is no VS Code or standalone app option.

  2. Extended agent usage requires a paid plan starting at $30 per month for the Developer tier.

FAQs:

Is Firebender free to use?

You can download the Firebender plugin for free from the JetBrains Marketplace. Paid individual plans start at $9 per month for extended usage, with team and enterprise tiers available.

Which IDE does Firebender support?

Firebender is a JetBrains plugin built for Android Studio and IntelliJ. It is deeply integrated into the Android Studio editor, debugger, logcat, and refactor tools.

Does Firebender store or train on my code?

No. Firebender maintains a zero data retention policy for code uploaded through official extensions. Code is deleted after processing and is not used to train Firebender or third-party models under their approved provider agreements.

Which AI models does Firebender support?

Firebender supports frontier models including Claude, GPT, Gemini, and Grok. You can switch models from the plugin dropdown or use your own API key on supported plans.

Does Firebender offer team or enterprise plans?

Yes. The Business plan at $60 per user per month includes team usage analytics, central billing, SSO via SAML or OIDC, and per-member model controls. Custom Enterprise plans add dedicated support, advanced security controls, and invoicing.

Category:

Pricing:

Freemium

Tags:

Android Development
Jetpack Compose
Android Studio
Code Assistant
Developer Tools

Tech used:

Next.js
Cloudflare
Ruby
Webpack
Tailwind CSS

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