Derle turns your Android phone or tablet into an on-device development workstation. Write code, manage projects, run terminal commands, build supported projects and export your work without relying on a desktop computer.
Core editing, terminal and supported build processes run directly on your device. Internet access is required for downloading components and using online services such as Git hosting, SSH and AI providers.
BUILD APPS AND GAMES
Derle combines a code editor, Linux terminal, Git tools, SDK management, Godot game development and an integrated AI coding assistant in one app.
Supported project types include:
• Android — Kotlin, Gradle, Jetpack Compose and XML
• React Native — Multi-platform projects development with React Native
• Flutter — Dart and multi-platform projects
• Web — HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React and Vue with live preview
• Python — pip and virtual environments
• C and C++ — CMake, Make, Clang and GCC
• Java and Kotlin — console, Spring Boot and Quarkus
• Games — Godot Engine and GDScript projects
ON-DEVICE DEVELOPMENT
Build and run supported projects directly on your Android device. Installed SDKs and toolchains are managed locally, giving you a practical development environment wherever you are.
GODOT GAME DEVELOPMENT
• Create and edit Godot projects
• Write GDScript with syntax highlighting
• Manage scenes and project files
• Preview supported web exports
• Export games for web or as Android APKs
CODE EDITOR
• Syntax highlighting for multiple languages
• Context-aware code completion
• Project file tree
• Create, rename and delete files
• Project-wide search
• Adjustable font size
• Consistent light and dark themes
LINUX TERMINAL
Use a Linux terminal inside Derle to run package managers, build tools, compilers and project scripts. Long-running terminal sessions can continue in the background.
GIT SOURCE CONTROL
• Clone, commit, push, pull and fetch
• Create and switch branches
• Merge changes
• View logs and visual diffs
• Store HTTPS access tokens locally using encrypted storage
SDK AND COMPONENT MANAGER
Install, update or remove development components when needed, including:
• Android SDK, JDK, NDK and CMake
• React Native
• Flutter
• Python
• Node.js
• Clang and GCC
• Godot Engine
The component manager displays download progress, installed versions and storage usage.
AI CODING ASSISTANT
The integrated assistant can work with project context, search and edit files, explain code, and run approved commands.
Use Derle AI with plan-based limits, or connect supported providers using your own API key. Connections include OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter, MiniMax and compatible OpenAI-style endpoints. Availability and usage terms may vary by provider.
Derle is an independent product and is not affiliated with these providers.
REMOTE DEVELOPMENT
Connect to remote systems over SSH and use the editor, file manager and terminal with your remote projects. Connections can be saved for later use.
TWO INTERFACE MODES
User mode provides simpler language, guided project creation and helpful explanations.
Engineering mode provides additional versions and advanced development options.
You can switch modes at any time from Settings.
Derle is designed for phones, tablets and foldable devices, with responsive layouts and complete light and dark themes.
Build software and games from wherever you are — using the Android device already in your hands.
Build apps & games on your Android phone or tablet with AI