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Summary by CodeRabbit

  • New Features

    • Added support for automated UI testing on Android devices/emulators via a new MCP server integration.
    • Introduced a new release build variant that enables debug overlay tools for enhanced testing and diagnostics.
  • Documentation

    • Updated setup guides with configuration examples for the new development tools.
    • Added installation and usage instructions for the new build variant.

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PR Review: Add releaseWithOverlay build type

I've reviewed this PR which adds a releaseWithOverlay build type to the sample app, allowing DebugOverlay to be included in release-optimized builds for internal testing.


Summary

Overall Assessment: ✅ APPROVED with recommendations

The build configuration is functionally correct and follows Android Gradle Plugin best practices. The changes enable testing DebugOverlay with R8 minification and release optimizations applied, which is valuable for validating the library's behavior in production-like conditions.


Detailed Analysis

✅ Build Type Configuration (sample/build.gradle.kts:67-71)

The build type setup is excellent:

  • Properly inherits all release optimizations via initWith(getByName("release"))
  • matchingFallbacks += "release" correctly resolves dependencies for library modules that only have debug/release variants
  • applicationIdSuffix = ".internal" enables side-by-side installation with production builds

✅ Source Set Configuration (sample/build.gradle.kts:80-88)

The shared source set approach is clean:

  • Files moved from src/debug/kotlin to src/debugOverlay/kotlin to enable sharing
  • Both debug and releaseWithOverlay correctly reference the same source directory
  • DebugOverlaySetup.kt comment updated to reflect the new structure

Minor optimization: Could reduce duplication using:

sourceSets {
  listOf("debug", "releaseWithOverlay").forEach { buildType ->
    named(buildType) {
      java.srcDir("src/debugOverlay/kotlin")
    }
  }
}

✅ Dependency Configuration (sample/build.gradle.kts:100-105)

The string notation for custom build type dependencies is correct:

  • AGP only auto-generates typed accessors for standard configurations
  • "releaseWithOverlayImplementation"(...) is the idiomatic pattern for custom build types
  • Dependencies properly scoped to their respective variants

✅ Documentation Updates

Documentation changes align well with the code:

  • README.md includes clear example matching this implementation
  • CONTRIBUTING.md mentions optional MCP server setup
  • .mcp.json.example provides android-mcp configuration

Recommendations

High Priority

  1. Test R8 minification behavior
    Build and test the releaseWithOverlay APK to verify:

    • DebugOverlay UI functions correctly after minification
    • Serialization/deserialization works (bug reports, logs, network tracking)
    • No ClassNotFoundException or reflection errors
    ./gradlew :sample:assembleReleaseWithOverlay
    adb install -r sample/build/outputs/apk/releaseWithOverlay/sample-releaseWithOverlay.apk

    This is particularly important for @Serializable classes used throughout the library. While kotlinx.serialization should provide consumer ProGuard rules transitively, runtime testing is recommended.

Medium Priority

  1. Add version suffix for easier identification

    create("releaseWithOverlay") {
      initWith(getByName("release"))
      matchingFallbacks += "release"
      applicationIdSuffix = ".internal"
      versionNameSuffix = "-withOverlay"  // Makes version distinguishable
    }

    This helps identify builds in crash reports and analytics dashboards.

  2. Consider explicit signing config
    Currently inherits signing from release build type. For clarity about intent:

    create("releaseWithOverlay") {
      initWith(getByName("release"))
      matchingFallbacks += "release"
      applicationIdSuffix = ".internal"
      signingConfig = signingConfigs.getByName("debug")  // Explicit for internal distribution
    }

Low Priority

  1. Optional: Preserve line numbers for better crash reports
    Create sample/proguard-internal.txt:

    # Keep line numbers for internal builds
    -keepattributes SourceFile,LineNumberTable
    -renamesourcefileattribute SourceFile
    

    Then reference it:

    create("releaseWithOverlay") {
      initWith(getByName("release"))
      matchingFallbacks += "release"
      applicationIdSuffix = ".internal"
      proguardFiles += file("proguard-internal.txt")
    }

Verification Commands

To validate the configuration:

# Verify build type registered
./gradlew :sample:tasks | grep releaseWithOverlay

# Check dependency resolution
./gradlew :sample:dependencies --configuration releaseWithOverlayRuntimeClasspath

# Build APK
./gradlew :sample:assembleReleaseWithOverlay

# Install and test
adb install -r sample/build/outputs/apk/releaseWithOverlay/sample-releaseWithOverlay.apk

Code Quality

Aspect Assessment
Build type inheritance ✅ Excellent
Dependency resolution ✅ Correct
Source set organization ✅ Good
Documentation ✅ Comprehensive
ProGuard testing ⚠️ Needs verification

Files Changed Review

  • sample/build.gradle.kts: Build configuration is correct and well-structured
  • sample/src/debugOverlay/...: Files properly renamed with updated comments
  • README.md: Clear documentation with accurate example
  • CONTRIBUTING.md: Helpful MCP server setup instructions
  • .mcp.json.example: Valid configuration example

Conclusion

This is a well-implemented feature that adds significant value for testing the library in release-like conditions. The configuration follows best practices and the documentation clearly explains the purpose and usage.

The main action item before merging is to verify R8 minification behavior with the DebugOverlay library, particularly around serialization. The recommended improvements are optional enhancements that can be addressed in follow-up PRs if desired.

Recommendation: Approve after testing the releaseWithOverlay build to confirm it works correctly with R8 enabled.


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Walkthrough

This pull request adds an android-mcp MCP server entry, introduces a new releaseWithOverlay build type that shares a debugOverlay source set with debug, updates dependencies for that build type, and adjusts contributing/README docs to reference these changes. (50 words)

Changes

Cohort / File(s) Summary
MCP Server Configuration
.mcp.json.example
Added android-mcp entry under mcpServers with "command": "uvx" and "args": ["android-mcp"].
Documentation
CONTRIBUTING.md, README.md
Updated Optional AI Tools Setup to mention android-mcp alongside Codex CLI; added README section showing releaseWithOverlay install instructions.
Build Configuration
sample/build.gradle.kts
Added releaseWithOverlay buildType (initWith release, matchingFallbacks += "release", applicationIdSuffix ".internal", versionNameSuffix "-withOverlay"); added releaseWithOverlayImplementation deps for three debugoverlay modules and mapped src/debugOverlay/kotlin into debug and releaseWithOverlay source sets.
Source Set Comment
sample/src/debugOverlay/kotlin/.../DebugOverlaySetup.kt
Updated comment to state DebugOverlaySetup lives in the debugOverlay source set shared by debug and releaseWithOverlay.

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Estimated code review effort

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Possibly related PRs

  • #139: Also modifies .mcp.json.example to add an MCP server entry and updates CONTRIBUTING.md about optional MCP setup.

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Added a server so tests can go,
A release that wears a debug cloak bright,
Docs polished, sources shared in the light,
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🤖 Fix all issues with AI agents
In @.mcp.json.example:
- Around line 7-10: The "android-mcp" entry is missing the required "type"
field; update the "android-mcp" object to include "type": "stdio" (matching the
existing "codex" entry style) so the MCP config is compliant with allowed values
("stdio", "http", "sse"); ensure the new field is a sibling to "command" and
"args" within the "android-mcp" object.

@Manabu-GT Manabu-GT changed the title chore: add releaseWithOverlay build type for sample app chore(sample): add releaseWithOverlay build type for sample app Jan 24, 2026
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PR Review: releaseWithOverlay Build Type

I've completed a comprehensive review of this PR. The implementation is well-executed, and I can see the author has already addressed previous feedback (added "type": "stdio" to MCP config and versionNameSuffix to the build type).


Summary

Overall Assessment: ✅ APPROVED

This PR adds a releaseWithOverlay build type to enable testing DebugOverlay with R8 minification enabled, along with MCP server configuration for enhanced development workflows. The implementation follows Android best practices and is functionally correct.


Code Quality Review

✅ Build Configuration (sample/build.gradle.kts:67-72)

The releaseWithOverlay build type is correctly implemented:

create("releaseWithOverlay") {
  initWith(getByName("release"))
  matchingFallbacks += "release"
  applicationIdSuffix = ".internal"
  versionNameSuffix = "-withOverlay"
}

Strengths:

  • Properly inherits all release optimizations via initWith(getByName("release"))
  • matchingFallbacks += "release" correctly resolves dependencies for library modules that don't have a matching build type
  • applicationIdSuffix = ".internal" allows side-by-side installation with production builds
  • versionNameSuffix = "-withOverlay" makes builds easily identifiable in crash reports and analytics

✅ Source Set Configuration (sample/build.gradle.kts:81-89)

The shared source set approach is clean and efficient:

sourceSets {
  // Shared source set for builds that include DebugOverlay (debug + releaseWithOverlay)
  named("debug") {
    java.srcDir("src/debugOverlay/kotlin")
  }
  named("releaseWithOverlay") {
    java.srcDir("src/debugOverlay/kotlin")
  }
}

This avoids code duplication while keeping DebugOverlay setup code isolated from production builds.

✅ Dependency Configuration (sample/build.gradle.kts:100-106)

Dependencies are correctly scoped:

debugImplementation(project(":debugoverlay"))
debugImplementation(project(":debugoverlay-extension-okhttp"))
debugImplementation(project(":debugoverlay-extension-timber"))
"releaseWithOverlayImplementation"(project(":debugoverlay"))
"releaseWithOverlayImplementation"(project(":debugoverlay-extension-okhttp"))
"releaseWithOverlayImplementation"(project(":debugoverlay-extension-timber"))

String notation is the correct approach for custom build type configurations (AGP only generates typed accessors for standard build types).

✅ MCP Configuration (.mcp.json.example)

The android-mcp server configuration is now complete:

"android-mcp": {
  "type": "stdio",
  "command": "uvx",
  "args": ["android-mcp"]
}

This addresses the previous CodeRabbit feedback about the missing "type" field.

✅ Documentation Updates

Documentation is comprehensive and accurate:

  • README.md:262-284 includes clear example matching the implementation
  • CONTRIBUTING.md:34-46 provides helpful context about optional MCP server setup
  • sample/src/debugOverlay/.../DebugOverlaySetup.kt:11 comment accurately reflects the new source set structure

Testing Recommendations

Before merging, validate R8 behavior with the releaseWithOverlay build:

# Build the APK
./gradlew :sample:assembleReleaseWithOverlay

# Install and test
adb install -r sample/build/outputs/apk/releaseWithOverlay/sample-releaseWithOverlay.apk

Key areas to test:

  1. DebugOverlay UI renders correctly after minification
  2. Bug report generation works (especially serialization/deserialization)
  3. Network tracking displays request data correctly
  4. Timber log capture functions as expected
  5. No ClassNotFoundException or reflection-related crashes

Why this matters: While kotlinx.serialization should provide consumer ProGuard rules automatically, and I don't see any custom reflection usage that would require keep rules, it's prudent to verify minified behavior since:

  • The library modules don't explicitly define consumer ProGuard rules
  • Bug reports involve serialization of runtime data structures
  • The sample app's proguard-rules.pro uses default rules without custom keeps

Architecture Notes

This build type serves a valuable purpose for library development:

  1. R8 validation: Ensures the library works correctly with code shrinking and obfuscation
  2. Internal testing: Provides release-like performance characteristics while retaining debug tools
  3. Integration testing: Validates that consumer ProGuard rules are sufficient

The implementation aligns with the documented pattern in README.md:262-284, making it a good reference for library consumers who want to create similar internal builds.


Minor Observations

  1. Signing config: Currently inherits from release build type. If keystore.properties doesn't exist, the build won't be signed. This is acceptable for local testing but worth noting.

  2. ProGuard line numbers: The sample app's proguard-rules.pro has commented-out keepAttributes for SourceFile and LineNumberTable (sample/proguard-rules.pro:19-25). For internal builds, you might consider keeping these to improve crash report readability, though this is purely optional.

  3. Source set pattern: The naming convention (debugOverlay source set for debug tooling) is clear and maintainable. This pattern could be documented in AGENTS.md or docs/BUILD.md for consistency in future work.


Verification Checklist

  • Build configuration follows AGP best practices
  • Dependency resolution is correct
  • Source set organization is logical and maintainable
  • Documentation accurately reflects implementation
  • MCP configuration is valid
  • No security concerns identified
  • No performance regressions expected
  • Manual testing on device/emulator (recommended before merge)

Final Recommendation

APPROVED — This PR is well-implemented and ready to merge after manual validation of the releaseWithOverlay build on a device.

The code quality is high, follows established patterns, and the documentation is clear. The only remaining item is runtime validation to ensure R8 minification doesn't cause unexpected issues with DebugOverlay's serialization and reflection usage.


@Manabu-GT Manabu-GT merged commit 0b1b29d into main Jan 24, 2026
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