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v1.0.0 - The Initial Release
🎉 Buddy v1.0 — Initial Release
AI text assistant for Android. Type a trigger like /fix at the end of any text,
in any app, and Buddy rewrites it instantly — no copy-paste, no app switching.
✨ What's in this release
- 10 built-in commands —
/fix,/formal,/casual,/improve,/shorten,
/expand,/emoji,/reply,/undo,/translate:XX - Custom commands — Create your own trigger + prompt pairs
- Google Gemini support —
gemini-2.5-flash-lite(default),gemini-3-flash-preview,gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview - OpenAI-compatible support — Connect any custom endpoint (Groq, OpenRouter, Ollama, etc.)
- Multi-key round-robin — Add multiple API keys, Buddy auto-rotates them
- AES-256-GCM encryption — All API keys stored securely via Android Keystore
- Zero tracking — No analytics, no servers, no account needed
- Inline spinner — Live ✦ ✧ animation in the text field while processing
- Haptic feedback — Confirmation tick on success, double-tap on error
- Custom trigger prefix — Change
/to any symbol you prefer
📦 APK Info
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.0 |
| APK Size | ~20.4 MB |
| Min Android | Android 6.0 (API 23) |
| Architecture | arm64-v8a |
Why ~20 MB? The APK bundles Python 3.12 via Chaquopy to handle AI calls
natively — no Termux, no server required.
🚀 Quick Setup (30 seconds)
- Install the APK (allow "unknown sources" if prompted)
- Get a free Gemini key → aistudio.google.com
- Paste key in the Keys tab
- Tap "Grant Accessibility Access" in Dashboard → enable Buddy Assistant
- Open any app, type your text, add
/fixat the end — done ✅
⚠️ Known Limitations
- Chrome address bar and some WebViews may not support text injection
- Xiaomi/OnePlus users may need to disable battery optimization for Buddy
📖 Full documentation
See the README for commands,
custom command examples, provider setup, and build instructions.