APKLab: The Ultimate Android Reverse-Engineering Workbench for VS Code

Get ready to take your Android reverse-engineering skills to the next level with APKLab, a powerful and user-friendly workbench that seamlessly integrates the best open-source tools into the popular IDE, Visual Studio Code (VS Code). With APKLab, you can analyze Android apps without leaving the comfort of your favorite coding environment, streamlining your workflow and focusing on app analysis.

But what makes APKLab so special? It's all about the integration. This innovative workbench bundles the most effective tools for Android reverse-engineering into one convenient package: Quark-Engine, Apktool, Jadx, uber-apk-signer, apk-mitm, and more. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, APKLab has everything you need to get started.

To begin your journey with APKLab, start by running the necessary commands in your shell:

• Run `java -version` to check if Java is installed on your system. If not, download and install it from here.
• Run `quark` in your shell if you don't have it installed. For more information, consult the official documentation.
• Run `adb devices` in your shell to ensure ADB is working correctly. Follow this guide if you need help getting started with ADB.

To open APKLab and start analyzing an app, simply:

• Search for "APKLab" in the Command Palette and select "Open an APK" or navigate to an existing Apktool project folder.

To prepare your app for analysis, right-click on the `apktool.yml` file and select "APKLAb: Prepare for HTTPS inspection". This step is crucial for ensuring that your tools can properly analyze the app's security features.

Next, to rebuild the APK, simply right-click on the `apktool.yml` file again and choose "APKLAb: Rebuild the APK". This process will re-compile the app's code, making it ready for further analysis.

Finally, to install the APK, right-click on the `.apk` file in the dist directory. From here, you'll need to specify the full path of `apktool.jar`, as well as other optional settings like the path to uber-apk-signer.jar and jadx-x.y.z. These paths can be customized to suit your specific needs.

APKLAb offers an extensive range of features and customization options, but don't forget to check out our bug tracker for known issues and the issue tracking page for reporting bugs, feature requests, or discussing new ideas.

If you're interested in contributing to APKLab, be sure to explore our repository, where you can find detailed documentation and instructions on how to get started with development. PRs are always welcome!