- name
- auth0-android
- description
- Use when adding authentication to Android applications (Kotlin/Java) with Web Auth, biometric-protected credentials, and MFA - integrates com.auth0.android:auth0 SDK for native Android apps
- license
- Proprietary
- metadata
- author
- Auth0 <support@auth0.com>
- version
- 1.0.0
- openclaw
- emoji
- \F510
- homepage
- https://github.com/auth0/agent-skills
Auth0 Android Integration
Add authentication to Android applications using com.auth0.android:auth0.
Agent instruction: Before providing SDK setup instructions, fetch the latest release version by running: ``gh api repos/auth0/Auth0.Android/releases/latest --jq '.tag_name'`Use the returned version in allimplementation` dependency lines instead of any hardcoded version below. If the command fails, fall back to checking https://github.com/auth0/Auth0.Android/releases.
Prerequisites
- Android API 21 or higher
- Kotlin or Java project
- Auth0 account with a Native application configured
- If you don't have Auth0 set up, see auth0-quickstart
When NOT to Use
- React Native apps: Use auth0-react-native
- Flutter apps: Use the native Flutter Auth0 SDK
- Web SPAs (React, Angular, Vue): Use auth0-react, auth0-angular, or auth0-vue
- Node.js/Express servers: Use auth0-express
- iOS/macOS apps: Use auth0-swift
Quick Start Workflow
- Install SDK: Add the Auth0 Android SDK dependency to your
build.gradle:
implementation 'com.auth0.android:auth0:{LATEST_VERSION}'- Configure Auth0:
See Setup Guide for automatic/manual setup, post-setup required project changes, and callback URL configuration.
- Initialize: Create an Auth0 account instance:
import com.auth0.android.Auth0
val account = Auth0.getInstance(context)- Add Auth UI: Implement login and logout with Web Auth:
> Agent instruction: Before adding new UI elements, search the project for existing click handlers for login, logout, sign-in, or sign-out buttons (e.g., loginButton, signInButton, logoutButton, signOutButton, or setOnClickListener with auth-related naming). If existing handlers are found, hook the Auth0 code into them without modifying the existing UI. Only create new buttons if no existing handlers are found.
Login:
import com.auth0.android.Auth0
import com.auth0.android.authentication.AuthenticationAPIClient
import com.auth0.android.authentication.storage.SecureCredentialsManager
import com.auth0.android.authentication.storage.SharedPreferencesStorage
import com.auth0.android.callback.Callback
import com.auth0.android.authentication.AuthenticationException
import com.auth0.android.provider.WebAuthProvider
import com.auth0.android.result.Credentials
val account = Auth0.getInstance(context)
val authentication = AuthenticationAPIClient(account)
val storage = SharedPreferencesStorage(context)
val credentialsManager = SecureCredentialsManager(context, authentication, storage)
WebAuthProvider.login(account)
.withScheme(getString(R.string.com_auth0_scheme))
.withScope("openid profile email offline_access")
.start(this, object : Callback<Credentials, AuthenticationException> {
override fun onSuccess(result: Credentials) {
// User authenticated
val idToken = result.idToken
val accessToken = result.accessToken
// Store credentials securely
credentialsManager.saveCredentials(result)
}
override fun onFailure(error: AuthenticationException) {
// Handle authentication failure
Log.e("Auth0", "Authentication failed", error)
}
})Logout:
WebAuthProvider.logout(account)
.withScheme(getString(R.string.com_auth0_scheme))
.start(this, object : Callback<Void?, AuthenticationException> {
override fun onSuccess(result: Void) {
// User logged out
}
override fun onFailure(error: AuthenticationException) {
Log.e("Auth0", "Logout failed", error)
}
})- Build & Verify:
> Agent instruction: After completing the integration, build the project to verify it compiles successfully: > ``bash > ./gradlew assembleDebug > ` > If the build fails, analyze the error output and fix the issues. Common integration build failures include: > - **Unresolved reference**: Missing import statements — add the required import com.auth0.android.* imports > - **Cannot resolve symbol R.string.com_auth0_scheme**: strings.xml not updated — verify com_auth0_scheme, com_auth0_client_id, and com_auth0_domain entries exist > - **Incompatible types in callback**: Callback type parameters don't match — ensure Callback<Credentials, AuthenticationException> for login and Callback<Void?, AuthenticationException> for logout > - **Unresolved lifecycleScope**: Missing dependency — add implementation 'androidx.lifecycle:lifecycle-runtime-ktx:2.6.+' or move code out of coroutine scope > - **minSdk too low**: SDK requires API 21+ — update minSdkVersion to at least 21 > - **Java version mismatch**: SDK requires Java 8 — add compileOptions with JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8 > > Re-run the build after each fix. Track the number of build-fix iterations. > > **Failcheck:** If the build still fails after 5–6 fix attempts, stop and ask the user using AskUserQuestion`: > _"The build is still failing after several fix attempts. How would you like to proceed?"_ > - Let the skill continue fixing iteratively — continue the build-fix loop for another 5–6 attempts > - Fix it manually — show the remaining errors and let the user resolve them > - Skip build verification — proceed without a successful build > > Repeat this check after every 5–6 iterations if errors persist. Do not leave the project in a non-compiling state without the user's explicit consent.
The callback URL must match your Auth0 application settings: {SCHEME}://{YOUR_AUTH0_DOMAIN}/android/{YOUR_APP_PACKAGE_NAME}/callback
Detailed Documentation
- Setup Guide — Install SDK, configure Auth0 application, set up callback URLs, Android App Links, custom schemes, ProGuard/R8
- Integration Patterns — Web Auth login/logout, credential storage, biometric authentication, database login, passwordless authentication, MFA handling, custom tabs, error handling
- Testing & Reference — Testing checklist, common issues, security considerations, API reference
Common Mistakes
| Mistake | Fix |
|---|---|
| App type not set to Native in Auth0 Dashboard | Create a Native application type in your Auth0 tenant. The Android SDK requires Native app configuration, not Machine-to-Machine or other types. |
| Missing callback URL in Allowed Callback URLs | Add {SCHEME}://{YOUR_AUTH0_DOMAIN}/android/{YOUR_APP_PACKAGE_NAME}/callback to your Auth0 application's Allowed Callback URLs setting, where {SCHEME} matches com_auth0_scheme in strings.xml (e.g., demo by default). |
Missing <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" /> | Add the INTERNET permission to AndroidManifest.xml. The SDK requires network access for authentication. |
| Custom scheme in lowercase | Android requires scheme names to be lowercase. Use https (recommended) or lowercase custom scheme like myapp://callback. |
Forgetting .validateClaims() on direct auth calls | Always call .validateClaims() when using AuthenticationAPIClient directly (for database, passwordless, or API login). Web Auth validates automatically. |
| Storing tokens in SharedPreferences without encryption | Use SecureCredentialsManager to store credentials. Never store tokens manually in plain text. The manager encrypts tokens at rest. |
| Missing manifest placeholders | Add manifestPlaceholders = [auth0Domain: "@string/com_auth0_domain", auth0Scheme: "@string/com_auth0_scheme"] to your build.gradle defaultConfig block. |
Related Skills
- auth0-quickstart — Set up an Auth0 account and application
- auth0-mfa — Configure multi-factor authentication
- auth0-swift — iOS/macOS authentication
Quick Reference
Core Classes
| Class | Purpose |
|---|---|
Auth0 | Entry point for SDK, holds app credentials |
WebAuthProvider | OAuth 2.0 login/logout via browser |
AuthenticationAPIClient | Direct API calls (database login, passwordless, MFA) |
SecureCredentialsManager | Secure storage and retrieval of credentials |
Credentials | User tokens and expiration |
Common Use Cases
- Log in with Web Auth
- Log out
- Store credentials securely
- Require biometric authentication
- Database login
- Passwordless authentication
- Handle MFA
- Call protected APIs