Shizuku

Xingchen & Rikka · Shizuku is a system utility app that lets supported apps call system APIs with elevated privileges via Binder.

Native Android Tools Xingchen & Rikka
Bundle ID moe.shizuku.privileged.api
Version analyzed 13.6.0.r1091.b844bc49
Build framework Native Android
SDKs detected 0
Analyzed 2026-09-12
Exploratory agent run

What Shizuku does

Shizuku is a system-level utility designed to provide third-party applications with access to privileged Android APIs by utilizing a dedicated background service. It acts as a bridge, allowing apps to execute commands with elevated permissions—typically obtained via ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or root access—without requiring a full system modification. The application manages the lifecycle of the Shizuku server, handles service authorization, and provides a configuration interface for startup behavior and UI customization.

Observed on screen

  • Privileged API Provider Facilitates a standardized interface for applications to invoke system-level functions using elevated ADB or root permissions.
  • Root-Enabled Auto-Start Allows the Shizuku service to initialize automatically upon device boot for users with rooted environments.
  • Localization Support Provides multi-language interface options and a framework for community-driven translation contributions.
  • Dynamic Theme Engine Features a customizable UI with support for system-wide theme synchronization and a specialized "Black night" mode for OLED displays.
  • Service Management Offers a centralized dashboard to monitor the status of the privileged API and configure startup parameters.

Written from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, not from the store listing. It covers only the screens that run reached, so anything behind a login, paywall or region lock is absent.

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

0 SDKs found across 0 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 1 sensitive

6 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

WRITE SECURE SETTINGS standard
moe.shizuku.manager.permission.MANAGER standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Shizuku.

What does Shizuku do?

Shizuku is a system-level utility designed to provide third-party applications with access to privileged Android APIs by utilizing a dedicated background service. It acts as a bridge, allowing apps to execute commands with elevated permissions—typically obtained via ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or root access—without requiring a full system modification. The application manages the lifecycle of the Shizuku server, handles service authorization, and provides a configuration interface for startup behavior and UI customization. This comes from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, so it covers only the screens that run reached.

What is Shizuku built with?

Shizuku by Xingchen & Rikka is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What permissions does Shizuku request?

Shizuku requests 6 permissions. 1 of these are sensitive, such as Post notifications. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Shizuku safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Shizuku requests 6 permissions (1 sensitive) and bundles 0 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Shizuku available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.