APK Patcher CLI

A command-line tool that minimize APKLab for patching and modifying Android APK files with MITM capabilities.

Installation

npm install -g @paulcoding810/apk-patcher

Usage

Show help menu

apk-patcher --help

Patching Loop

Running apk-patcher <path-to-apk> will:

1. Decode the APK
2. Initialize a git repository
3. Apply MITM patches
4. Open the project in your configured editor
5. Start a build-test loop where you can:
   • Build and install the modified APK (y)
   • Save changes and generate patch file (n)
   • Quit without saving (q)

Features

• APK decompilation & recompilation
• Automatic MITM patching
• Git integration for tracking changes
• Automatic APK signing
• Direct installation to connected Android device
• Patch file generation
• Build & test loop for rapid development

Working Directory Structure

When working with an APK, the tool creates:

patches/
  └── [package-name]/
      └── [version].patch

Notes

• Requires an Android device connected via ADB for testing
• Automatically handles APK signing
• Generates patch files for version control
• Supports multiple device handling
• Maintains git history of modifications

License

MIT