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Android Studio Preview (Canary) for Mac

Tools for building Android applications

In short: Android Studio Preview (Canary) is a macOS utility. Install it with brew install --cask android-studio-preview@canary. Homebrew metadata does not declare a licence. Homebrew recorded 20 installs in the last 30 days.

What is Android Studio Preview (Canary)?

Android Studio Preview (Canary) is a macOS utility: Tools for building Android applications.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs the .app into /Applications. Homebrew only automates download and installation; licence terms come from the vendor.

How to install Android Studio Preview (Canary)

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
  3. Run brew install --cask android-studio-preview@canary.

Install Homebrew first if needed:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official website . This site never hosts or mirrors binaries: the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Android Studio Preview (Canary) on a Mac?

Run brew install --cask android-studio-preview@canary in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.

Is Android Studio Preview (Canary) open source?

Homebrew metadata does not declare a licence for this app. Check the official website for the exact terms.

Does Android Studio Preview (Canary) run on Apple silicon?

Yes, it ships a universal binary.

How popular is Android Studio Preview (Canary)?

Homebrew analytics recorded 20 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #6488 in this catalogue.

What version of Android Studio Preview (Canary) is current?

The latest packaged version is 2026.2.3.1,rabbit3-canary1.

Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.

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