Guide for AI Coding Agents to Integrate Luciq on Android
⚠️ UNIVERSAL EXECUTION RULES ⚠️
Critical Rules - Apply to ALL Platforms:
- NEVER skip WAIT instructions - always get user confirmation before proceeding
- NEVER auto-execute optional steps - user must explicitly select them
- ALWAYS fetch latest SDK version before integration (DO NOT use placeholders like 1.0.0)
- ALL API parameters must be included (can be nil/null) - never omit parameters
Execution Guidelines:
- Be specific and concise - save tokens by being to the point
- Don't create documentation files - only code files required for integration
- Implement mandatory steps sequentially - complete each before moving to the next
- Prompt user with current step - describe what's happening, then proceed when done
- Only ask for optional steps after mandatory ones - show numbered list for selection
- Use numbered lists for all options - makes selection easier (e.g., "Select 1", "Select 2")
- Add wrap up step - execute validation only when user selects "Wrap up & validate"
- Check documentation first - confirm API availability before getting creative beyond examples
Official Documentation:
- Main docs: https://docs.luciq.ai/
- Always check official docs when unsure about API signatures or platform specifics
Integration Workflow Overview
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ MANDATORY STEPS │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Step 1: Collect Required Information │
│ ├─ 1A: Get App Token (MCP or Manual) │
│ ├─ 1B: Determine Integration Method │
│ └─ 1C: Apply Default Config (Inform + Opt-in Customize) │
│ │
│ Step 2: Add SDK Dependency (Platform-Specific) │
│ └─ Fetch latest version from GitHub API │
│ │
│ Step 3: Initialize the SDK (Platform-Specific) │
│ └─ Default: shake + floatingButton │
│ │
│ Step 3B: Configure Network Interception [ANDROID ONLY] │
│ └─ Enable unified network interception in Gradle │
│ │
│ 🛑 MANDATORY STEPS COMPLETE │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ DEFAULT CONFIG (Auto-Applied) │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Applied automatically (customizable via opt-in): │
│ • Network Logging: enabled + common field masking │
│ • Screenshot Masking: iOS=maskNothing, Android=all │
│ • Symbolication Upload: automatic │
│ • User Identification: skip │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ VERIFICATION │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Wrap up & validate: Build → Test → Verify Dashboard │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Step 1 — Collect Required Information [MANDATORY]
1A: Get App Token
Check MCP Server First:
IF Luciq MCP server is installed:
1. Fetch all tokens with app names using MCP tools
2. Display tokens to user in numbered list with app names
3. Ask: "Which app token would you like to use?"
4. WAIT for selection
5. Store selected token
ELSE:
1. Display to user: "To integrate Luciq SDK, you'll need your App Token."
2. Display to user:
"📍 Find your token: Luciq Dashboard → Settings → SDK Integration"
3. Display on new line with indentation:
" Dashboard URL: https://dashboard.luciq.ai"
4. Ask: "Please provide your Luciq App Token:"
5. WAIT for user to provide token
6. Validate token format (non-empty, alphanumeric)
7. Store token for later use
END IF
Validation:
- Token should be non-empty
- Typically 32-40 character hexadecimal string
- If invalid format, warn user but proceed
1B: Determine Integration Method
Auto-Detection Logic:
Platform-specific detection should look for:
- iOS:
Podfile,Cartfile, SPM packages in.xcodeproj, or none → Manual - Android:
build.gradlewith repositories,pom.xml, or none → Manual
DETECT package managers in project:
- Count how many are found
IF exactly ONE package manager detected:
1. Inform user: "Detected [PackageManager], will use this for integration"
2. Store integration_method
3. Proceed to Step 2
ELSE IF multiple or zero detected:
1. Display platform-specific menu (see platform guides)
2. WAIT for user selection
3. Store integration_method
4. Proceed to Step 2
END IF
1C: Apply Default Configuration (Inform + Opt-in)
Default configuration is applied automatically. Inform the user:
Display: "Applying default configuration:
• Invocation: shake + floatingButton
• Network logging: enabled with common field masking
• Screenshot masking:
- iOS: maskNothing (customize per privacy settings)
- Android: all types (text inputs, labels, media)
• Symbolication: automatic upload enabled
• APM (Android): enabled
• User identification: skip (can add later)
Would you like to customize any of these settings? (yes/no)"
WAIT for response
Store default configuration:
- invocation_events = [shake, floatingButton]
- network_logging_enabled = true
- network_masking_enabled = true
- predefined_headers_to_mask = ["Authorization", "Cookie", "X-API-Key", "token"]
- predefined_body_fields_to_mask = ["password", "token", "ssn"]
- auto_masking_types:
- iOS: maskNothing (with guidance comments)
- Android: [textInputs, labels, media]
- symbolication_upload = enabled
- repro_steps_config = skip (use defaults)
- user_identification = skip
FOR ANDROID ONLY:
- apm_enabled = true
- Continue to Step 1D (Compose detection)
FOR iOS:
- Continue to Step 1D (Fastlane detection for dSYM)
If user wants to customize (yes):
CUSTOMIZATION LOOP:
1. Display: "Which setting would you like to customize?
1. Invocation events
2. Network logging
3. Screenshot masking
4. Symbolication upload
5. User identification
Enter number:"
2. WAIT for selection
3. Apply the customization (see platform-specific guides for options)
4. Redisplay updated configuration:
"Updated configuration:
• Invocation: <current setting> ← CHANGED (if modified)
• Network logging: <current setting>
• Screenshot masking: <current setting>
• Symbolication: <current setting>
• User identification: <current setting>
Would you like to customize anything else? (yes/no)"
5. WAIT for response
6. IF yes → Go to step 1
IF no → Proceed to Step 2
LOOP until user confirms to move on
If user does not want to customize (no):
- Proceed to Step 2
Step 2 — Add SDK Dependency [MANDATORY - Platform-Specific]
Pre-Dependency Critical Step:
⚠️ MUST FETCH LATEST VERSION FIRST:
1. Fetch latest version from GitHub API:
- iOS: https://api.github.com/repos/luciqai/luciq-ios-sdk/releases/latest
- Android: https://api.github.com/repos/luciqai/luciq-android-sdk/releases/latest
2. Extract version number from the "tag_name" field (e.g., "19.1.0")
3. Store version for dependency configuration
4. DO NOT use placeholder versions like "1.0.0" or "latest"
Then proceed to platform-specific dependency installation (see platform guides)
Step 3 — Initialize the SDK [MANDATORY - Platform-Specific]
Invocation Events Configuration
Default invocation events: [shake, floatingButton]
These are applied automatically unless the user chose to customize in Step 1C.
If user chose to customize invocation events:
"Which invocation events (1 or more) should trigger Luciq?"
Options (select all that apply):
1. shake: Device shake gesture
2. screenshot: Screenshot capture
3. floatingButton: Persistent floating button overlay
4. none: Manual invocation only (via code)
WAIT for selection
Invocation Event Mapping:
none→ Empty array[]- Single selection →
[selected] - Multiple →
[event1, event2, ...]
Apply configuration in platform-specific syntax (see platform guides)
🛑 MANDATORY STEPS COMPLETE - STOP HERE
Optional Steps Menu
Default configuration has been auto-applied in Step 1C.
The following are configured by default:
- Network Logging: enabled with common field masking
- Screenshot Masking: iOS=maskNothing, Android=all types
- Symbolication Upload: automatic (dSYM/mapping files)
- User Identification: skip
If user requested customization during Step 1C, they can modify any of these settings through the customization loop.
After all configurations are applied, display:
"✅ Luciq SDK integration complete!
Configuration Summary:
• Invocation: <configured events>
• Network Logging: <enabled/disabled>
• Network Masking: <configured fields or none>
• Screenshot Masking: <configured types>
• Symbolication Upload: <configured method>
• User Identification: <configured or skip>
Ready to build and test?
1. Wrap up & validate (build and test)
2. Add user identification (if skipped earlier)
3. Review/modify settings
Enter number:"
WAIT for selection
Optional Step 1 — Configure Network Logging
Concepts (Platform-Agnostic):
Purpose: Automatically capture network requests/responses and optionally mask sensitive data
Part A: Network Capture
Display options:
1. Keep automatic network capture enabled (default)
2. Disable automatic network capture
WAIT for selection
IF option 2:
- Apply platform-specific disable code (see platform guide)
- END
ELSE IF option 1:
- Continue with default (enabled)
END IF
Part B: Mask Sensitive Data
Display: "Specify which fields to mask:
Options:
1. Enter comma-separated field names
2. Skip (no masking)
For option 1, specify:
- Headers (e.g., Authorization, Cookie, X-API-Key)
- Body fields (e.g., password, token, ssn)"
WAIT for input
IF option 1 selected and input provided:
Parse input:
- Split by comma
- Trim whitespace
- Create arrays: headersToMask[], bodyFieldsToMask[]
Apply platform-specific masking code (see platform guide):
- Use loops for headers
- Use recursion for nested body fields
- Handle arrays and nested objects
ELSE IF option 2:
- Leave network logs unmasked
END IF
Implementation Requirements:
- Masking code MUST be placed AFTER SDK initialization
- Headers: Simple loop through header names
- Body: Recursive function to handle nested JSON at any depth
- Performance: Use Set/HashSet for O(1) field lookup
Optional Step 2 — Mask Repro Step Screenshots
Concepts (Platform-Agnostic):
Purpose: Automatically blur/mask sensitive UI elements in screenshot repro steps
Display options - Which types of elements should be masked?
1. Text inputs only
2. Labels only
3. Images/media only
4. Text inputs + labels
5. All (text inputs + labels + media)
6. Custom selection
7. Skip (no screenshot masking)
WAIT for selection
IF option 7:
- Skip screenshot masking
- END
ELSE:
Map selection to mask types:
1 → [textInputs]
2 → [labels]
3 → [images]
4 → [textInputs, labels]
5 → [textInputs, labels, images]
6 → Ask for custom combination, then apply
Apply platform-specific masking API (see platform guide)
END IF
Available Mask Types:
- iOS:
.textInputs: Text input fields, password fields.labels: Text labels, buttons with text.media: Comprehensive masking (includes all types)
- Android:
MaskingType.TEXT_INPUTS: Text input fields, password fieldsMaskingType.LABELS: Text labels, buttons with textMaskingType.MEDIA: Images, media content
Optional Step 3 — Configure Repro Steps Mode
Concepts (Platform-Agnostic):
Purpose: Control which products include screenshots in their repro steps
Default Behavior:
- Bug Reporting: Screenshots enabled
- Crash Reporting: Screenshots disabled
- Session Replay: Screenshots enabled
Display: "Select products to ENABLE screenshots for:"
Options (multiple selection):
1. Bug Reporting
2. Crash Reporting
3. Session Replay
4. All products
5. None (disable screenshots for all)
6. Keep defaults (Bug Reporting + Session Replay with screenshots, Crash without)
Enter selections (e.g., "1,3" or "4"):
WAIT for input
IF option 6:
- Keep default configuration
- END
ELSE IF option 5 or "none" selected:
- Disable screenshots for all products
- Apply platform-specific configuration (see platform guide)
- END
ELSE:
Parse selections:
- Selected products → Enable with screenshots
- Non-selected products → Enable WITHOUT screenshots
Apply platform-specific configuration (see platform guide)
END IF
Issue Type Mapping:
- Bug Reporting →
.bug/IssueType.Bug - Crash Reporting →
.crash/IssueType.Crash - Session Replay →
.sessionReplay/IssueType.SessionReplay - All products →
.all/IssueType.All
Optional Step 4 — Add User Identification
Concepts (Platform-Agnostic):
Purpose: Link bug reports to specific user accounts for better tracking
Display options - How would you like to identify users?
1. Using email
2. Using user ID
3. Using both email and ID
4. Skip (no user identification)
WAIT for selection
IF option 4:
- Skip user identification
- END
ELSE:
Store user_id_method
Proceed to Step 3A and 3B
END IF
Step 3A: Identify Login Flows
Search Strategy:
- Search for authentication/login methods in codebase
- Look for successful login callbacks/handlers
- Identify where user data becomes available
Placement Rules:
- Add identification AFTER authentication succeeds
- Add BEFORE any navigation/routing
- Ensure user data (email/id/name) is available at this point
API Signature (All Platforms):
identifyUser(
id: String/null, // User ID - required param, can be null
email: String/null, // Email - required param, can be null
name: String/null // Name - required param, can be null
)
Examples by Selection:
- Option 1 (email):
identifyUser(null, user.email, user.name) - Option 2 (ID):
identifyUser(user.id, null, user.name) - Option 3 (both):
identifyUser(user.id, user.email, user.name)
Platform-Specific Syntax: See platform guides
Step 3B: Identify Logout Flows
Search Strategy:
- Search for logout/signout methods in codebase
- Look for session clearing logic
- Identify where user data is removed
Placement Rules:
- Add logout call BEFORE clearing user session/data
- Ensure it's called on all logout paths
API Signature (All Platforms):
logOut() / logout() // No parameters
Platform-Specific Syntax: See platform guides
Optional Step 5 — Upload Symbolication Files
Concepts (Platform-Agnostic):
Purpose: Upload debug symbols (dSYM for iOS, mapping files for Android) for crash symbolication
This step is configured automatically in default mode.
iOS (dSYM Upload):
Detection-based approach:
1. Check if project uses Fastlane for archiving:
- Look for Fastfile in project root or fastlane/ directory
- Check if it contains archive/gym lanes
IF Fastlane detected:
Use Fastlane Plugin approach
ELSE:
Use Build Post-actions Script approach
See ios-guide.md for implementation details.
Android (Mapping File Upload):
Default: Gradle task (automatic)
Add Gradle task to upload ProGuard/R8 mapping files automatically
after release builds.
See android-guide.md for implementation details.
Customization Options:
Display: "How would you like to upload symbolication files?"
Options:
1. Automatic (recommended) - configured during build/archive
2. Manual - upload through dashboard
3. Skip - disable symbolication upload
WAIT for selection
Step 4 — Verification & Testing (Wrap up & validate) [USER-INITIATED ONLY]
⚠️ CRITICAL: This step is ONLY executed when the user explicitly selects "Wrap up & validate" from the optional steps menu. Do NOT run automatically after mandatory steps complete.
After Mandatory Steps Complete
Display this summary and menu:
✅ Luciq SDK integration complete!
Platform: <iOS/Android>
SDK Version: <version>
Integration Method: <SPM/Gradle/etc>
Configuration:
• App Token: <first 8 chars>...
• Invocation Events: <configured events>
• Network Logging: <enabled/disabled>
• Network Masking:
- Headers: <list or none>
- Body Fields: <list or none>
• Screenshot Masking: <types or none>
• Symbolication Upload: <automatic/manual/skip>
• User Identification: <configured or not configured>
Next Steps - Select an option:
1. Configure optional features
2. Wrap up & validate
WAIT for user selection. Do NOT proceed to build verification unless user selects option 2.
1. Build Verification [ONLY WHEN USER REQUESTS]
Execute platform-specific build command:
- iOS:
xcodebuild -project ... -scheme ... build - Android:
./gradlew assembleDebug
Expected Result: BUILD SUCCEEDED with no errors
Common Build Errors & Solutions:
| Error | Likely Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| "no such module" / "unresolved import" | Wrong import statement | Check platform guide for correct import |
| "version not found" | Invalid SDK version | Verify version fetched from releases |
| "package not resolved" | Dependency not added | Re-run package manager sync |
2. Runtime Testing [MANUAL]
After successful build, instruct user to perform these steps:
1. Build and run the app on simulator/emulator or device
2. Trigger Luciq using configured invocation method:
- IF shake enabled: Shake the device/simulator
- IF screenshot enabled: Take a screenshot
- IF floatingButton enabled: Tap the floating button
3. Verify Luciq UI appears
4. Fill out and submit a test bug report
5. Check Luciq dashboard at https://dashboard.luciq.ai
- Verify report appears
- Verify user identification (if configured)
- Verify network logs (if configured)
3. Final Summary [DISPLAY AFTER BUILD SUCCESS]
Generate and display summary after successful validation:
✅ Luciq SDK successfully integrated and validated!
Platform: <iOS/Android>
SDK Version: <version>
Integration Method: <SPM/Gradle/etc>
Configuration:
• App Token: <first 8 chars>...
• Invocation Events: <configured events>
• Network Logging: <enabled/disabled>
• Network Masking:
- Headers: <list or none>
- Body Fields: <list or none>
• Screenshot Masking: <types or none>
• Symbolication Upload: <automatic/manual/skip>
• User Identification: <configured or not configured>
Build Status: ✅ SUCCEEDED
Next Steps:
• ✅ Build completed successfully
• Run the app and test SDK invocation
• Submit a test report
• Verify report in Luciq dashboard
Integration Complete - Ready for Testing!
Error Handling & Troubleshooting
Common Issues Across Platforms:
1. SDK Not Initializing:
- Verify token is correct
- Check initialization code placement (usually in app entry point)
- Ensure import statement is correct
2. Network Logging Not Working:
- Verify masking code placed AFTER SDK initialization
- Check that network interceptor is properly configured
- Ensure app has network permissions
3. User Identification Not Showing:
- Verify identifyUser called after successful login
- Check that logout is called on all logout paths
- Ensure parameters are not all null
4. Reports Not Appearing in Dashboard:
- Verify device/simulator has internet connection
- Check app token is correct
- Wait a few minutes for sync
- Check dashboard filters
Extension Points for Platform Guides
Platform-specific guides should include:
Required Sections:
- Platform-Specific Critical Rules (import naming, package names, etc.)
- Pre-Integration Checklist (platform-specific gotchas)
- Step 2 Implementation (dependency management code)
- Step 3 Implementation (SDK initialization code)
- Optional Step 1 Implementation (network logging code)
- Optional Step 2 Implementation (screenshot masking code)
- Optional Step 3 Implementation (user identification code)
- Step 4 Implementation (build commands, platform-specific testing)
Reference Format:
## Step X — [Title]
> 📋 See [common-workflow.md#step-x](common-workflow.md#step-x) for detailed workflow
### Platform-Specific Implementation
[Platform-specific code and instructions]Luciq SDK Integration - Android Guide
Purpose: Android-specific implementation details for Luciq SDK integration. This guide provides Android-specific code, configuration, and platform requirements.
⚠️ ANDROID-SPECIFIC CRITICAL RULES ⚠️
Package and Import:
- Gradle Dependency:
implementation 'ai.luciq.library:luciq:<VERSION>' - Import Statement:
import ai.luciq.library.Luciq - Language: Code examples in Kotlin (Java equivalents straightforward)
- Minimum Requirements: compileSdkVersion 29 or above
- Android 15+ (API 35): Requires Luciq 13.4.0+ for 16KB page size support
Android-Specific Execution Rules:
- Initialize in Application class (not Activity)
- Network interception: MANDATORY - Configure in Step 3B (Gradle plugin auto-instruments OkHttp/UrlConnection)
- APM provides: App launch, network performance, UI hangs, screen loading metrics
- At least email OR id required for user identification (both null = error)
- Use exact version in gradle (not
+or ranges) - ALL API parameters must be included (can be
null)
Official Android Documentation:
- Android Integration: https://docs.luciq.ai/docs/android-integration
- APM Migration: https://docs.luciq.ai/docs/android-luciq-migration
- User Identification: https://docs.luciq.ai/docs/android-identify-user
- Network Logging: https://docs.luciq.ai/reference/network-logging-android
- Screenshot Masking: https://docs.luciq.ai/docs/android-repro-steps
- Unified Network Interceptor: https://docs.luciq.ai/docs/android-unified-network-interception
ANDROID-SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION DETAILS
Pre-Integration Checklist
Before starting, verify you understand these Android-specific points:
- Must initialize in Application class (not Activity)
- SDK initialization MUST be the FIRST line after
super.onCreate()in Application class - Requires compileSdkVersion 29+
- APM (default: enabled): Enables advanced performance monitoring
- Network interception: MANDATORY - configure in Step 3B
- At least email OR id required in identifyUser
- Use exact version in gradle dependencies
Step 1 — Collect Required Information [MANDATORY]
Workflow: See common-workflow.md - Step 1
Android-Specific Implementation
Package Manager Detection:
Check for:
build.gradle/build.gradle.kts→ Gradlepom.xml→ Maven
Integration Method Menu (if multiple/none detected):
- Gradle (Recommended)
- Maven
1C: Apply Default Configuration (Inform + Opt-in)
Workflow: See common-workflow.md - Step 1C
For Android:
- Default configuration is applied automatically (shake + floatingButton, APM enabled, network masking, etc.)
- User is informed of defaults and can opt-in to customize
- If user customizes: Use the customization loop (select → apply → redisplay → confirm)
apm_enabledis set totrueby default- After configuration: Continue to Step 1D
1D: APM (Application Performance Monitoring)
Check Configuration Mode:
IF config_mode == default:
apm_enabled is already set to true
Skip APM prompt, continue to Step 2
ELSE IF config_mode == custom:
Ask User:
"Do you want to enable APM (Application Performance Monitoring)?
APM provides:
- App launch tracking
- Network performance monitoring
- UI hangs detection
- Screen loading metrics
- Custom traces & attributes
Options: yes / no
WAIT for response"
Store selection as `apm_enabled` (true/false)
END IF
Step 2 — Add the Luciq SDK Dependency [MANDATORY]
Workflow: See common-workflow.md - Step 2Fetch latest version from GitHub API: https://api.github.com/repos/luciqai/luciq-android-sdk/releases/latest Extract version from the "tag_name" field. DO NOT hardcode versions like "18.0.0".
Android Implementation
Check Configuration Mode:
IF config_mode == default:
Apply plugins automatically:
- Always: id("luciq")
- Always (Android default): id("luciq-apm")
ELSE IF config_mode == custom:
Apply plugins based on user selections
END IF
Part A: Gradle Plugins
If integration_method == gradle:
// In project-level build.gradle.kts (Kotlin DSL)
plugins {
id("ai.luciq.library") version "<FETCHED_VERSION>" apply false
}
// OR in project-level build.gradle (Groovy DSL)
buildscript {
dependencies {
classpath "ai.luciq.library:luciq-plugin:<FETCHED_VERSION>"
}
}
// In app-level build.gradle.kts (Kotlin DSL)
plugins {
id("luciq")
// Add if APM enabled (default):
IF config_mode == default OR apm_enabled: id("luciq-apm")
}
// In app-level build.gradle (Groovy)
plugins {
id 'luciq'
// Add if APM enabled (default):
IF config_mode == default OR apm_enabled: id 'luciq-apm'
}⚠️ Firebase Plugin Order: If project uses Firebase Performance Monitoring, ensure Luciq plugins are declared BEFORE Firebase:
plugins {
id("luciq")
id("luciq-apm")
id("com.google.firebase.firebase-perf") // Firebase AFTER Luciq
}Part B: Add Dependencies
Base Dependencies (Always Required):
// build.gradle.kts (Kotlin DSL)
dependencies {
implementation("ai.luciq.library:luciq:<FETCHED_VERSION>")
}
// build.gradle (Groovy)
dependencies {
implementation 'ai.luciq.library:luciq:<FETCHED_VERSION>'
}APM Dependencies (If config_mode == default OR apm_enabled == true):
// build.gradle.kts (Kotlin DSL)
dependencies {
implementation("ai.luciq.library:luciq:<FETCHED_VERSION>")
implementation("ai.luciq.library:luciq-apm:<FETCHED_VERSION>")
}
// build.gradle (Groovy)
dependencies {
implementation 'ai.luciq.library:luciq:<FETCHED_VERSION>'
implementation 'ai.luciq.library:luciq-apm:<FETCHED_VERSION>'
}Maven (If integration_method == maven):
<dependency>
<groupId>ai.luciq.library</groupId>
<artifactId>luciq</artifactId>
<version><FETCHED_VERSION></version>
</dependency>
<!-- IF apm_enabled -->
<dependency>
<groupId>ai.luciq.library</groupId>
<artifactId>luciq-apm</artifactId>
<version><FETCHED_VERSION></version>
</dependency>Automatic Permissions: SDK adds these to AndroidManifest.xml automatically:
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WAKE_LOCK"/>Step 3 — Initialize the SDK [MANDATORY]
Workflow: See common-workflow.md - Step 3
Android Implementation
⚠️ IMPORTANT: The SDK initialization MUST be the FIRST code executed in onCreate() (immediately after super.onCreate()). This ensures Luciq captures all app activity from the very start.
Part A: Detect or Create Application Class
Search for Existing Application Class:
1. Search project for classes extending Application
2. Check AndroidManifest.xml for android:name in <application> tag
IF Application class found:
Store application_class_path and application_class_name
Inform user: "Found existing Application class: <name>"
ELSE:
Inform user: "No Application class found - will create MyApplication"
Set application_class_name = "MyApplication"
END IF
Part B: Initialize Luciq SDK
If NO existing Application class - Create new:
package com.yourpackage // Use detected package
import android.app.Application
import ai.luciq.library.Luciq
import ai.luciq.library.invocation.LuciqInvocationEvent
class MyApplication : Application() {
override fun onCreate() {
super.onCreate()
// ⚠️ MUST be FIRST - Initialize Luciq immediately after super.onCreate()
Luciq.Builder(this, "<APP_TOKEN>")
.setInvocationEvents(<EVENTS>)
.build()
// Other initialization code goes AFTER Luciq initialization
// ...
}
}Then register in AndroidManifest.xml:
<application
android:name=".MyApplication"
android:icon="@mipmap/ic_launcher"
android:label="@string/app_name">
<!-- ... activities ... -->
</application>If existing Application class - Update onCreate():
import ai.luciq.library.Luciq
import ai.luciq.library.invocation.LuciqInvocationEvent
class <ExistingApplicationClass> : Application() {
override fun onCreate() {
super.onCreate()
// ⚠️ MUST be FIRST - Initialize Luciq immediately after super.onCreate()
Luciq.Builder(this, "<APP_TOKEN>")
.setInvocationEvents(<EVENTS>)
.build()
// Existing initialization code goes AFTER Luciq initialization
// ...
}
}Part C: APM Configuration (If config_mode == default OR apm_enabled == true)
config_mode == default OR apm_enabled == true)If APM is enabled, configure APM plugin in build.gradle:
⚠️ IMPORTANT: The APM plugin's networkEnabled captures network data for APM performance monitoring only. You MUST still add the OkHttp interceptor manually (see Optional Step 1) for network logs to appear in bug reports.
// In app-level build.gradle.kts
luciq {
apm {
// Network performance monitoring (for APM only, not bug reports)
networkEnabled = true
IF config_mode == default:
captureHttpBodyEnabled = true // Capture HTTP body for performance data
// Fragment span tracking
fragmentSpansEnabled = true
// Additional APM settings (for custom mode)
// autoUITraceEnabled = true
}
// Optional: Enable debug logs
// setDebugLogsEnabled(true)
}
// In app-level build.gradle (Groovy)
luciq {
apm {
networkEnabled = true
IF config_mode == default:
captureHttpBodyEnabled = true
fragmentSpansEnabled = true
}
}Note: Network logging is handled automatically by the unified network interception. Enable it in the luciq block with networkInterception { enabled = true }.
Invocation Events Syntax:
Default invocation events: SHAKE, FLOATING_BUTTON
// Default mode: shake + floatingButton (applied automatically)
.setInvocationEvents(
LuciqInvocationEvent.SHAKE,
LuciqInvocationEvent.FLOATING_BUTTON
)
// If user customized - other options:
// Screenshot only
.setInvocationEvents(LuciqInvocationEvent.SCREENSHOT)
// All events
.setInvocationEvents(
LuciqInvocationEvent.SHAKE,
LuciqInvocationEvent.SCREENSHOT,
LuciqInvocationEvent.FLOATING_BUTTON
)
// None (manual only) - omit setInvocationEvents()Available Events:
LuciqInvocationEvent.SHAKE- Device shakeLuciqInvocationEvent.SCREENSHOT- Screenshot captureLuciqInvocationEvent.FLOATING_BUTTON- Floating button overlayLuciqInvocationEvent.NONE- Manual only
Step 3B — Configure Network Interception [MANDATORY]
Android Implementation (Unified Network Interception)
Minimum SDK Version: 19.0.0+
The Luciq Gradle Plugin automatically instruments OkHttp and UrlConnection networking libraries. No manual interceptor setup required!
Configuration Settings
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
networkInterception.enabled | false | Master switch for interception |
okHttp.enabled | true | OkHttp automatic integration |
urlConnection.enabled | true | UrlConnection automatic integration |
okHttp.legacyApmInterceptionEnabled | true | APM legacy interceptor fallback |
urlConnection.legacyInterceptionEnabled | true | Core legacy interceptor fallback |
Part A: Enable Network Interception (Gradle Plugin)
Kotlin DSL (build.gradle.kts):
luciq {
networkInterception {
enabled = true
// Disable legacy interceptors to avoid potential crashes
okHttp { config ->
config.enabled = true
config.legacyApmInterceptionEnabled = false
}
urlConnection { config ->
config.enabled = true
config.legacyInterceptionEnabled = false
}
}
}Groovy (build.gradle):
luciq {
networkInterception {
enabled = true
// Disable legacy interceptors to avoid potential crashes
okHttp { config ->
config.enabled = true
config.legacyApmInterceptionEnabled = false
}
urlConnection { config ->
config.enabled = true
config.legacyInterceptionEnabled = false
}
}
}Note: Legacy interceptors will be removed in a future major release. Disabling them now ensures smooth future upgrades.
Part B: Selective Library Instrumentation (Optional)
If you need to disable instrumentation for specific libraries:
luciq {
networkInterception {
enabled = true
okHttp { config ->
config.enabled = false // Disable OkHttp instrumentation
}
urlConnection { config ->
config.enabled = false // Disable UrlConnection instrumentation
}
}
}Part C: Mask Sensitive Data
Use the centralized Luciq.setNetworkLogListener for all captured logs:
import ai.luciq.library.Luciq
import org.json.JSONObject
import org.json.JSONArray
// Configure in Application class after Luciq.Builder().build()
// Predefined for default mode, or custom based on user input
val headersToMask = listOf("Authorization", "Cookie", "X-API-Key", "token")
val bodyFieldsToMask = setOf("password", "token", "ssn")
Luciq.setNetworkLogListener { snapshot ->
// Mask sensitive headers with ***** (preserves header presence)
headersToMask.forEach { header ->
if (snapshot.requestHeaders.containsKey(header)) {
snapshot.requestHeaders[header] = "*****"
}
snapshot.responseHeaders?.let { headers ->
if (headers.containsKey(header)) {
headers[header] = "*****"
}
}
}
// Mask request body fields recursively
snapshot.requestBody?.let { body ->
snapshot.requestBody = maskJsonFields(body, bodyFieldsToMask)
}
// Mask response body fields recursively
snapshot.responseBody?.let { body ->
snapshot.responseBody = maskJsonFields(body, bodyFieldsToMask)
}
snapshot // Return modified snapshot, or null to exclude log entirely
}
// Recursive helper to mask fields at any depth
private fun maskJsonFields(jsonString: String, fieldsToMask: Set<String>): String {
return try {
val jsonObject = JSONObject(jsonString)
maskJsonObject(jsonObject, fieldsToMask).toString()
} catch (e: Exception) {
jsonString // Return original if not valid JSON
}
}
private fun maskJsonObject(obj: JSONObject, fieldsToMask: Set<String>): JSONObject {
val result = JSONObject()
obj.keys().forEach { key ->
result.put(key, when {
fieldsToMask.contains(key) -> "*****"
else -> when (val value = obj.get(key)) {
is JSONObject -> maskJsonObject(value, fieldsToMask)
is JSONArray -> maskJsonArray(value, fieldsToMask)
else -> value
}
})
}
return result
}
private fun maskJsonArray(arr: JSONArray, fieldsToMask: Set<String>): JSONArray {
val result = JSONArray()
for (i in 0 until arr.length()) {
result.put(when (val value = arr.get(i)) {
is JSONObject -> maskJsonObject(value, fieldsToMask)
is JSONArray -> maskJsonArray(value, fieldsToMask)
else -> value
})
}
return result
}Key Points:
- Headers: Mask with "*****" (preserves header presence for debugging)
- Body fields: Recursive masking at any depth using Set for O(1) lookup
- Return
nullto exclude log entirely
Optional Step 1 — Mask Repro Step Screenshots
Workflow: See common-workflow.md - Optional Step 2Note: Network logging is now configured automatically in Step 3B.
Android Implementation
Minimum SDK Version: 11.13.0
Check Configuration Mode:
IF config_mode == default:
Apply all masking types automatically:
Luciq.setAutoMaskScreenshotsTypes(MaskingType.TEXT_INPUTS, MaskingType.LABELS, MaskingType.MEDIA)
ELSE IF config_mode == custom:
Ask user for masking preferences
END IF
import ai.luciq.library.Luciq
import ai.luciq.library.MaskingType
// Default mode: All types (maximum privacy)
IF config_mode == default:
Luciq.setAutoMaskScreenshotsTypes(
MaskingType.TEXT_INPUTS,
MaskingType.LABELS,
MaskingType.MEDIA
)
// Custom mode options:
ELSE IF config_mode == custom:
// Text inputs only
Luciq.setAutoMaskScreenshotsTypes(MaskingType.TEXT_INPUTS)
// Text inputs + labels
Luciq.setAutoMaskScreenshotsTypes(
MaskingType.TEXT_INPUTS,
MaskingType.LABELS
)
// Text inputs + labels + media
Luciq.setAutoMaskScreenshotsTypes(
MaskingType.TEXT_INPUTS,
MaskingType.LABELS,
MaskingType.MEDIA
)
// Labels only
Luciq.setAutoMaskScreenshotsTypes(MaskingType.LABELS)
// Media only
Luciq.setAutoMaskScreenshotsTypes(MaskingType.MEDIA)
// Disable auto masking
Luciq.setAutoMaskScreenshotsTypes(MaskingType.MASK_NOTHING)
END IFBuild-time Configuration (Alternative):
// In Application class onCreate()
Luciq.Builder(this, "APP_TOKEN")
.setAutoMaskScreenshotsTypes(MaskingType.TEXT_INPUTS, MaskingType.LABELS)
.build()Additional Privacy Controls:
// Mark specific views as private (takes precedence over auto masking)
Luciq.addPrivateViews(view1, view2, view3)
// Remove from private list
Luciq.removePrivateViews(view1, view2, view3)Available Masking Types:
MaskingType.TEXT_INPUTS- EditText, TextInputLayout, text input fieldsMaskingType.LABELS- TextView, Button text, labels, titlesMaskingType.MEDIA- ImageView, VideoView, images and videoMaskingType.MASK_NOTHING- Disable all auto masking
Key Notes:
- Private Views API takes precedence over Auto Masking
- Works with Bug Reporting, Crash Reporting, and Session Replay
- Screenshots are disabled by default for Crash Reporting
Optional Step 2 — Configure Repro Steps Mode
Workflow: See common-workflow.md - Optional Step 3
Android Implementation
Based on user selections, apply configuration:
// Example: User selected Bug Reporting and Session Replay (1,3)
val configurations = ReproConfigurations.Builder()
.setIssueMode(IssueType.Bug, ReproMode.EnableWithScreenshots)
.setIssueMode(IssueType.SessionReplay, ReproMode.EnableWithScreenshots)
.setIssueMode(IssueType.Crash, ReproMode.EnableWithNoScreenshots) // Not selected
.build()
Luciq.setReproConfigurations(configurations)
// Example: User selected All products (4)
val allConfig = ReproConfigurations.Builder()
.setIssueMode(IssueType.All, ReproMode.EnableWithScreenshots)
.build()
Luciq.setReproConfigurations(allConfig)
// Example: User selected only Crash Reporting (2)
val crashOnlyConfig = ReproConfigurations.Builder()
.setIssueMode(IssueType.Crash, ReproMode.EnableWithScreenshots)
.setIssueMode(IssueType.Bug, ReproMode.EnableWithNoScreenshots) // Not selected
.setIssueMode(IssueType.SessionReplay, ReproMode.EnableWithNoScreenshots) // Not selected
.build()
Luciq.setReproConfigurations(crashOnlyConfig)
// Example: User selected None (5)
val noneConfig = ReproConfigurations.Builder()
.setIssueMode(IssueType.All, ReproMode.EnableWithNoScreenshots)
.build()
Luciq.setReproConfigurations(noneConfig)Issue Type Options:
IssueType.Bug- Bug ReportingIssueType.Crash- Crash ReportingIssueType.SessionReplay- Session ReplayIssueType.All- All products
Key Points:
- Selected products →
ReproMode.EnableWithScreenshots - Non-selected products →
ReproMode.EnableWithNoScreenshots
Optional Step 3 — Add User Identification
Workflow: See common-workflow.md - Optional Step 3
Android Implementation - Login Flow
import ai.luciq.library.Luciq
class AuthManager {
fun signIn(email: String, password: String): Boolean {
// ... authentication logic ...
if (authenticationSuccessful) {
// Identify user AFTER successful auth, BEFORE navigation
Luciq.identifyUser(
user.name, // name (can be null)
user.email, // email (can be null)
user.id // id (can be null)
)
isAuthenticated = true
return true
}
return false
}
}API Signature:
Luciq.identifyUser(
name: String?, // Required parameter, can be null
email: String?, // Required parameter, can be null
id: String? // Required parameter, can be null
)⚠️ CRITICAL: At least email OR id must be non-null. All null throws error.
Examples:
- Email only:
Luciq.identifyUser(user.name, user.email, null) - ID only:
Luciq.identifyUser(user.name, null, user.id) - Both:
Luciq.identifyUser(user.name, user.email, user.id)
Additional User Data (optional):
// Set additional user context (max 1000 chars)
Luciq.setUserData("Premium user, subscription: pro")Android Implementation - Logout Flow
class AuthManager {
fun logout() {
// Call Luciq logout BEFORE clearing session
Luciq.logoutUser()
// Then clear user data
currentUser = null
isAuthenticated = false
sharedPreferences.edit().clear().apply()
}
}Note: logoutUser() only works if user was previously identified
Optional Step 4 — Upload Mapping Files
Workflow: See common-workflow.md - Optional Step 5
Android Implementation
This step is configured automatically in default mode.
Purpose: Upload ProGuard/R8 mapping files for crash symbolication.
Part A: Create Upload Script
Create upload_mapping.sh in your project root:
#!/bin/bash
echo "Luciq mapping files uploader"
APP_TOKEN="$1"
VERSION_CODE="$2"
VERSION_NAME="$3"
PATH_TO_MAPPING_FILE="$4"
VERSION='{"code":"'"$VERSION_CODE"'","name":"'"$VERSION_NAME"'"}'
if [ ! -f "$PATH_TO_MAPPING_FILE" ]; then
echo "Mapping file not found!"
exit 0
fi
echo "Mapping file found! Uploading..."
ENDPOINT="https://api.luciq.ai/api/sdk/v3/symbols_files"
STATUS=$(curl "${ENDPOINT}" --write-out %{http_code} --silent --output /dev/null \
-F os=android \
-F app_version="${VERSION}" \
-F symbols_file=@"${PATH_TO_MAPPING_FILE}" \
-F application_token="${APP_TOKEN}")
if [ $STATUS -ne 200 ]; then
echo "Error while uploading mapping files"
exit 0
fi
echo "Success! Your mapping files got uploaded successfully"Part B: Add Gradle Task
Add to your app's build.gradle or build.gradle.kts:
Kotlin DSL (build.gradle.kts):
tasks.register<Exec>("uploadMappingFiles") {
android.applicationVariants.all {
if (buildType.name == "release" && mappingFileProvider.isPresent) {
val mappingFile = mappingFileProvider.get().singleFile
if (mappingFile.exists()) {
commandLine(
"sh",
"../upload_mapping.sh",
"<APP_TOKEN>", // Use token from Step 1A
versionCode.toString(),
versionName,
mappingFile.absolutePath
)
}
}
}
}Groovy (build.gradle):
task uploadMappingFiles(type: Exec) {
android.applicationVariants.all { variant ->
if (variant.buildType.name == "release" && variant.mappingFile != null && variant.mappingFile.exists()) {
commandLine 'sh', '../upload_mapping.sh',
'<APP_TOKEN>', // Use token from Step 1A
variant.versionCode,
variant.versionName,
variant.mappingFile
}
}
}Part C: Run After Release Build
./gradlew assembleRelease
./gradlew :app:uploadMappingFilesAlternative: Manual Dashboard Upload
- Navigate to Upload Mapping Files in your Luciq dashboard Settings
- Upload your
mapping.txtfile (found inapp/build/outputs/mapping/release/) - Upload for each release version
Step 4 — Verification & Testing [WRAP UP & VALIDATE]
Workflow: See common-workflow.md - Step 4
Android Build Verification
./gradlew assembleDebugExpected: BUILD SUCCESSFUL
Android-Specific Build Errors:
| Error | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
compileSdkVersion < 29 | SDK too old | Set compileSdkVersion to 29+ |
Unresolved reference: Luciq | Missing dependency | Sync gradle, verify version |
Duplicate class | Dependency conflict | Check: ./gradlew dependencies |
Android Runtime Testing
-
Install and run:
./gradlew installDebug -
Trigger Luciq:
- Shake: Shake device/emulator
- Screenshot: Power + Volume Down
- Floating Button: Tap button overlay
-
Verify Luciq UI appears
-
Submit test report
-
Check dashboard: https://dashboard.luciq.ai
Android-Specific Troubleshooting
Issue: "compileSdkVersion must be >= 29"
Fix: Update build.gradle:
android {
compileSdkVersion = 34 // or higher
}Issue: Network logs not appearing
Fix: Enable unified network interception in luciq { networkInterception { enabled = true } }
Issue: Application class not registered
Fix: Add android:name=".MyApplication" to <application> tag in manifest
Issue: User identification error
Fix: Ensure at least email OR id is non-null (not both null)
Issue: Screenshots not masking
Fix: Use setAutoMaskScreenshotsTypes(MaskingType.TEXT_INPUTS, MaskingType.LABELS)
Quick Reference
// IMPORTS
import ai.luciq.library.Luciq
import ai.luciq.library.invocation.LuciqInvocationEvent
import ai.luciq.library.MaskingType
// INITIALIZATION (in Application class - default: shake + floatingButton)
Luciq.Builder(this, "APP_TOKEN")
.setInvocationEvents(LuciqInvocationEvent.SHAKE, LuciqInvocationEvent.FLOATING_BUTTON)
.build()
// NETWORK INTERCEPTION (in build.gradle.kts - MANDATORY)
luciq {
networkInterception {
enabled = true
okHttp { config ->
config.legacyApmInterceptionEnabled = false
}
urlConnection { config ->
config.legacyInterceptionEnabled = false
}
}
}
// NETWORK LOG MASKING (in Application class after Luciq.Builder().build())
Luciq.setNetworkLogListener { snapshot ->
// Mask headers with *****
listOf("Authorization", "Cookie").forEach { header ->
if (snapshot.requestHeaders.containsKey(header)) {
snapshot.requestHeaders[header] = "*****"
}
}
snapshot // Return modified snapshot, or null to exclude
}
// USER IDENTIFICATION
Luciq.identifyUser(user.name, user.email, user.id) // At least email or id non-null
// USER DATA
Luciq.setUserData("Additional context")
// LOGOUT
Luciq.logoutUser()
// SCREENSHOT AUTO MASKING
Luciq.setAutoMaskScreenshotsTypes(MaskingType.TEXT_INPUTS, MaskingType.LABELS)
// PRIVATE VIEWS
Luciq.addPrivateViews(view1, view2)Java Equivalents
All Kotlin examples have straightforward Java equivalents:
val→final- Lambda
{ }→ Anonymous inner class ?.let→ null check withif- Extension functions → Static utility methods
Refer to official docs for Java examples if needed.
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