Dumm Zeuch • 6/6/2026

build-webview-app.sh: Turning Any URL into an Android App, No Root Required

This article presents build-webview-app.sh, a self-contained shell script that packages any URL as a standalone Android app with a full-screen WebView. It downloads the necessary toolchain (JDK, Android SDK, Gradle, Kotlin) on an x86_64 glibc Linux machine, generates a complete Android project, and produces a debug-signed APK ready for sideloading. The script supports custom icons, JavaScript toggling, and package ID configuration to avoid domain spoofing. It is a follow-up to an earlier script for creating settings shortcuts, and includes detailed usage examples and environment variable options.

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