android-data-layer

Q: How do I install android-data-layer?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/new-silvermoon/awesome-android-agent-skills --skill android-data-layer in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/android-data-layer/ (personal) or .claude/skills/android-data-layer/ (project).

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Guidance on implementing the Data Layer using Repository pattern, Room (Local), and Retrofit (Remote) with offline-first synchronization.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/new-silvermoon/awesome-android-agent-skills --skill android-data-layer

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads android-data-layer automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Android Data Layer & Offline-First

Instructions

The Data Layer coordinates data from multiple sources.

1. Repository Pattern

Role: Single Source of Truth (SSOT).
Logic: The repository decides whether to return cached data or fetch fresh data.

Implementation:

class NewsRepository @Inject constructor(
    private val newsDao: NewsDao,
    private val newsApi: NewsApi
) {
    // Expose data from Local DB as the source of truth
    val newsStream: Flow<List<News>> = newsDao.getAllNews()

    // Sync operation
    suspend fun refreshNews() {
        val remoteNews = newsApi.fetchLatest()
        newsDao.insertAll(remoteNews)
    }
}

2. Local Persistence (Room)

Usage: Primary cache and offline storage.
Entities: Define @Entity data classes.
DAOs: Return Flow<T> for observable data.

3. Remote Data (Retrofit)

Usage: Fetching data from backend.
Response: Use suspend functions in interfaces.
Error Handling: Wrap network calls in try-catch blocks or a Result wrapper to handle exceptions (NoInternet, 404, etc.) gracefully.

4. Synchronization

Read: "Stale-While-Revalidate". Show local data immediately, trigger a background refresh.
Write: "Outbox Pattern" (Advanced). Save local change immediately, mark as "unsynced", use WorkManager to push changes to server.

5. Dependency Injection

Bind Repository interfaces to implementations in a Hilt Module.

@Binds
abstract fun bindNewsRepository(impl: OfflineFirstNewsRepository): NewsRepository

FAQ

What does the android-data-layer skill do?

Guidance on implementing the Data Layer using Repository pattern, Room (Local), and Retrofit (Remote) with offline-first synchronization.

How do I install android-data-layer?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/new-silvermoon/awesome-android-agent-skills --skill android-data-layer in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/android-data-layer/ (personal) or .claude/skills/android-data-layer/ (project).

Which AI agents can use android-data-layer?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is android-data-layer safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains android-data-layer?

It is published by new-silvermoon in new-silvermoon/awesome-android-agent-skills. It has 511 recorded installs.