This Bash completion script is specifically created for the command-line tools associated with android, adb, emulator, fastboot, and repo, which are part of the Google Android SDK.
To begin the installation process, make sure that bash-completion is already installed on your system. Many Linux distributions have it pre-installed and enabled. If it's not available, you can typically find it in your package repository. For instance, you can use the command "aptitude install bash-completion" to install it. If you are using Mac OS X, you can install bash-completion through Fink or MacPorts.
After ensuring bash-completion is installed, copy the "android" file from this directory into the /etc/bash_completion.d folder. On Mac OS X, this folder is usually located under "/sw/etc" or "/opt/local/etc". Once you have copied the file, restart your shell to apply the changes.
Note: If you encounter difficulties installing the bash-completion package, you can still use the android completion script by sourcing it directly from your bashrc or profile.
Author: Matt Brubeck (
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