Java N-IDE
Java N-IDE is an Android project intended to help people learn Java, with tools to write, build, and run Java files.
What Java N-IDE is
Java N-IDE is an Android project intended to help people learn Java, with tools to write, build, and run Java files. It includes a Java editor and code completion, though the project notes that completion does not work perfectly. Java files and class files can run using JDK 1.7. For Android app builds, the project includes Aapt, Dx, Zip Signer, and an APK builder. Google Java code formatting and Android Logcat are also included. The project's listed unfinished work includes Java debugging, version control support, XML completion, an Android layout builder, and Android debugging. Java N-IDE is free and distributed under the GNU General Public License version 3.0 or later. The repository invites pull requests and directs users with questions or ideas to open an issue. Its releases page lists version 1.4.5 as the latest release shown. Building from source requires Android Studio 3.0 or later, Android NDK r12b, Build Tools 27.0.1, and Android SDK 27.
Good
- Free under GNU GPL version 3.0 or later
- Runs Java and class files using JDK 1.7
- Includes Android app build tools and APK builder
- Provides code formatting and Android Logcat
Watch out
- Code completion is not fully reliable
- Java debugging is listed as a todo
- Android debugging is listed as a todo
Who it suits
Java N-IDE may suit Android users learning Java who want an editor and tools to run Java files or build Android apps. It is less suited to users who need the listed debugging, VCS, or XML completion features, which remain todo items.
Verdict
Java N-IDE combines Java learning tools with Android build utilities in a free Android project. Its listed unfinished features and JDK 1.7 execution are important considerations.
Plans and prices
From Java N-IDE's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Java N-IDE | Free | GPL-3.0 licensed · JDK 1.7 |
The facts
Each one read from Java N-IDE's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Android builds
- The project says it can build Android apps and includes Aapt, Dx, Zip Signer, and an APK builder.checked 4 Oct 2026
What it does
- Build requirements
- The README lists Android Studio 3.0 or later, Android NDK r12b, Build Tools 27.0.1, and Android SDK 27 as source build requirements.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Editor and completion
- The project includes a Java editor and code completion, which the README notes is not working perfectly.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Formatting
- The project includes Google Java code formatting.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Java execution
- It can run Java files and class files using JDK 1.7.checked 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository distributes the program under the GNU General Public License version 3.0 or later.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Limitations
- The README lists Java debugging, VCS support, XML completion, an Android layout builder, and Android debugging as todo items.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Logcat
- Android Logcat is listed as an included feature.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Maintainer
- The repository owner profile identifies Duy Tran as an indie developer in HCMC-VN.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Java N-IDE is an Android project intended to help the community learn Java, with tools to build and run Java files.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Release
- The GitHub releases page lists version 1.4.5 as the latest release shown.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project asks users with questions or ideas to open an issue and welcomes pull requests.checked 4 Oct 2026
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