Feature Request: Intent support so you can launch adb commands from other apps

[Software27425]

Context:
I use automation apps to initiate commands.

The Termux app has a feature called RUN_COMMAND intent to launch commands from other apps, and I use this to use adb in Termux while it runs in the background.

However, I would prefer to do this in a simpler app like aShellYou that's just focused on adb, without all the other tools that Termux comes with.

There's another app called ShizuTools that has something called IntentShell that receives intents to do commands, but unfortunately I think that one only works on the local device.

Solution:
Implement the ability for aShellYou to receive intents for initiating local or wireless debugging commands. Even better, with an option to have this happen in the background.

[DP-Hridayan]

I have received this suggestion numerous times. It is a good suggestion and I already have it on my list of TODO. But currently I am migrating the app to kotlin and it will require some time for fixing code breaks etc. I will add new features after that.
Stay tuned!

[DP-Hridayan]

It can be done for local adb shell, but for wireless Debugging there are many caveats like how will you connect devices, if you need to open the app to connect anyway so why not do it in the app itself. I think local adb only makes sense for intent based execution

[thedjchi]

Just a note, any app could send an intent and execute dangerous ADB commands, as intents are inherently very insecure.

Ideally, you should declare your own custom runtime permission which other apps then request, and gate the service behind the permission.

The downside is that apps won't be able to send intents out of the box, they have to declare the permission first. This is trivial though for most developers.

You could also make two versions of the service, one gated with the permission and one that is open. Then add a setting "enforce permission for intents" that would swap which service is enabled (they would use the same intent filters under the hood)