The latest version of Keyboard App Builder can be downloaded here. Please see the Release Notes for details of what’s new in this version.

Windows Version

This is the download for building Android apps on a computer running Windows. Follow the installation instructions in the document 1. Installation Instructions.

Recommended system:

• a laptop or desktop PC running Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 (64-bit);
• 4 GB of free hard disk space;
• 4 GB of RAM;
• an Android smartphone;
• a USB cable to connect the smartphone to the computer;
• an internet connection (required only for the build of the first app).

Mac Version

This is the download for building Android apps on a Mac. Follow the installation instructions in the document 3. Installing and Building Apps on a Mac.

Recommended system:

• a Mac running macOS 10.13 (minimum);
• 12GB (minimum), 20GB or more (recommended) of free hard disk space;
• 4GB of RAM (minimum), 8GB of RAM (recommended);
• For building Android apps:
  • an Android smartphone;
  • a USB cable to connect the smartphone to the computer;
  • an internet connection (required only for the build of the first app).

Linux Version

For instructions on how to download and install Keyboard App Builder for Linux, please see section 3 in the document 1. Installation Instructions.

Documentation

Please see the Resources page for documentation to download.

Necessary Development Kits

In addition to the Keyboard App Builder (KAB) installation file you will need to download and install the Java and Android development kits. These are used by Keyboard App Builder to compile Android apps. The Installation Instructions include step by step help for installing these development kits. If this is your first time installing KAB it is strongly recommended that you follow those instructions which include screenshots so you know exactly what to download.

Java Development Kit – You need version 8 of the Java Development Kit (JDK). We recommend that you use Azul Zulu OpenJDK which is a free distribution of the Open Java Development Kit.

Android Software Development Kit – Use the Install Android SDK wizard within Scripture App Builder to download and install the Android SDK.

Previous Versions

Older versions of Keyboard App Builder can be downloaded here.