Android Studio Rabbit 2 is now the stable release, and its biggest change is simple: you can plug in the coding agent you already like instead of using only Google’s built-in one. Google calls it Bring Your Own Agent, and it works with more than 40 agents, including Claude Agent and OpenAI’s Codex.
If you build Android apps, that means one less tab to juggle. Your agent can work inside the IDE, with direct access to the emulator, your build and Logcat.
Here are the quick facts before we get into the details.
- Android Studio Rabbit 2 reached the stable channel on October 28, 2026, according to the Android Developers Blog.
- Bring Your Own Agent supports over 40 coding agents that follow the Agent Client Protocol (ACP).
- Named options include Claude Agent, Codex, Junie and Google Antigravity.
- Agents can use the Android Emulator, build systems, Logcat and Android skills.
The takeaway: you are no longer locked into one AI assistant just because you picked one IDE.
What Android Studio Rabbit 2 changes for your coding workflow
Until now, the AI help inside Android Studio mostly meant Google’s own assistant. Many developers already pay for another tool, and switching between that tool and the IDE was clumsy.
Rabbit 2 fixes that by letting any ACP-compliant agent live in the agent window. Google’s announcement gives three reasons to use it: you prefer a specific agent, you want a cheaper one for your project, or your company has an agreement with a particular provider.
That last reason matters more than it sounds. Plenty of teams can only use approved vendors, and this lets them stay inside the rules without giving up the IDE.
How to set up Bring Your Own Agent
Setup takes a couple of minutes. You need the latest stable Android Studio, which you can download from the official Android developer site.
Then follow these steps, taken from Google’s own instructions:
- Open the agent window and pick your preferred agent, or go to Settings > Tools > AI > Agents.
- Sign in to that agent with your own account.
- Type your first prompt and watch it work.
You sign in with the agent’s own account, so billing and usage limits stay with that provider, not with Android Studio. Check the provider’s terms before you start.
What your agent can actually touch
The useful part is access. Agents can use Android Studio tools such as the Android Emulator, your build system and Logcat, plus Android skills for harder jobs.
In plain terms, an agent can run your app, read the crash log and try a fix, rather than guessing from pasted code. That is a big step up from copying errors into a chat window.
| Agent | Where it comes from | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Agent | Anthropic | Named by Google as a supported option |
| Codex | OpenAI | Named by Google as a supported option |
| Junie | JetBrains | Named by Google as a supported option |
| Google Antigravity | Named by Google as a supported option | |
| Other ACP agents | Various vendors | Works if the agent is ACP-compliant |
The list is not limited to those four. Any agent that follows ACP should be able to connect.
What is coming next in Rabbit 3
Rabbit 3 is still in the Canary channel, so treat it as a preview. Google’s preview release notes list a few features worth watching.
| Rabbit 3 preview feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Model Assignment | Lets you pick different AI models for different kinds of tasks |
| Compose Preview Screenshot Testing | Helps you test Compose UIs and catch visual regressions |
| App migration | Converts iOS, Flutter and React Native projects to Kotlin and Jetpack Compose |
| Publish for testing | Uploads releases to Google Play Console test tracks from the signed bundle flow |
Canary builds can be unstable, so keep your daily work on the stable Rabbit 2 build.
Why this fits a bigger shift in developer tools
Agents are quickly becoming the default way to write code. GitHub’s data showed that AI agents now start over 40% of pull requests, so IDE makers have to support the tools people already use.
There is also a security side. If you add a new agent or extension, check where it came from first, as we showed in our guide on the Claude Code extension backdoor. An agent with access to your emulator and build can do real damage if it is compromised.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Android Studio Rabbit 2 stable?
Yes. Google announced on October 28, 2026 that Rabbit 2 is stable and ready for production use.
Which AI agents work with Bring Your Own Agent?
More than 40 agents work, including Claude Agent, Codex, Junie and Google Antigravity. Any ACP-compliant agent should connect.
Do I have to pay Google to use another agent?
Google’s post does not list any extra fee from Android Studio. You sign in with the agent’s own account, so that provider’s pricing and terms apply.
Where do I switch agents?
Open the agent window and choose an agent, or go to Settings > Tools > AI > Agents.
Should I try Rabbit 3 Canary?
Only on a test machine. Canary builds are previews and can break, so stay on stable for real projects.
Our take
If you already use a coding agent, update to Rabbit 2 today and connect it. The choice is the real win here, and it costs you nothing to try. Just start with a small project, and review every change the agent makes before you ship it.
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