Shizuku is a service that enables apps to use Android system APIs by running a privileged server started through ADB or root access. Shizuku allows developers and advanced users to grant elevated access to specific apps without modifying app binaries, keeping permission management centralized and reducing the need for app-level workarounds.

Overview

The service runs a system-level process that applications can bind to in order to call selected system APIs. Initial setup requires enabling the service using an ADB command or by granting root privileges. Access to the service is restricted to authorized apps and users to maintain device security.

Key features

Shizuku provides a developer-friendly API for calling supported system methods, activation via ADB or root depending on device setup, centralized permission control that avoids modifying individual apps, and compatibility with multiple user profiles where supported by the device.

Getting started

Install the app and follow the in-app instructions to start the service using ADB or root. After the service is running, grant the necessary permission to the target application. Developers can consult the documentation and integrate the provided API into tools or utilities that require controlled access to system APIs.