This task can be performed using Docker Android
Run Android emulators anywhere with one minimal Docker image
Best product for this task
Minimal Alpine-based Docker image that runs a customizable Android emulator as a network service with KVM acceleration, ADB port forwarding, and headless CI-friendly operation. Supports multiple API levels, GPU-accelerated variants, and optional persistent AVD storage for repeatable Android testing workflows.
What to expect from an ideal product
- Uses minimal Alpine Linux as the base image to keep container size small while providing full Android emulator functionality with KVM hardware acceleration
- Runs the Android emulator as a network service inside Docker, making it accessible from any machine without needing local Android SDK installation
- Forwards ADB ports automatically so you can connect development tools and run tests against the containerized emulator from your host system
- Works in headless mode for continuous integration pipelines, letting you run automated Android tests without requiring a GUI or display server
- Supports persistent storage for Android Virtual Device configurations, so your emulator settings and data survive container restarts and can be reused across different test runs
