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freelander/findviewbyme — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2017-06-15

JavaAudience · developerComplexity · 1/5DormantSetup · easy

tl;dr

An Android Studio plugin that automatically generates boilerplate code to connect visual layout elements (like buttons and text fields) to your Java source files, saving developers from repetitive typing.

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    What it does
      Generates connection code
      Works inside IDE
      Supports fragments
      Adds m prefix option
    Tech stack
      Java
      JetBrains plugin
      Android Studio
    Use cases
      Speed up UI coding
      Reduce typos
      Build settings pages
    Audience
      Android developers
      Legacy workflow users
    Limitations
      Sparse README
      Older Android approach

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what do people make with this?

VIBE 1

Generate boilerplate code to connect layout elements to Java source files in Android apps.

VIBE 2

Quickly create connection code for fragments (reusable UI pieces) without manual typing.

VIBE 3

Automatically add the common 'm' prefix to variable names when generating view references.

VIBE 4

Build complex settings pages with many toggles and inputs by generating all connection code at once.

what's the stack?

JavaJetBrains Plugin SDKAndroid Studio

how it stacks up fr

freelander/findviewbymeasutosh936/job-finder-appasutosh936/spring-boot
Stars0
LanguageJavaJavaJava
Last pushed2017-06-152016-07-02
MaintenanceDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasymoderatemoderate
Complexity1/52/53/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

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how do i run it?

Difficulty · easy time til it works · 5min

Install as a standard JetBrains IDE plugin directly from the IDE plugin marketplace, no external dependencies or infrastructure required.

No license information is provided in the project, so usage rights are unknown.

in plain english

FindViewByMe is a plugin for Android Studio (and other JetBrains IDEs) that saves developers from writing repetitive boilerplate code. When building Android apps, developers frequently need to connect elements defined in a visual layout file, like a button or a text field, to the actual Java code that makes those elements function. Manually typing out these connection statements, known as "findViewById," is tedious and time-consuming. This plugin automatically generates that code for you. The tool works directly inside the developer's code editor. Instead of manually looking up the ID of each visual element and writing the Java code to link it, a developer can use the plugin to quickly generate all the necessary connection code at once. Based on the project's update history, it can insert this code directly into Java source files and supports both standard app screens and "fragments" (which are reusable pieces of an app's interface). It also includes an option to automatically add an "m" prefix to variable names, which is a common naming convention in Android development. This tool is designed specifically for Android developers who want to speed up their workflow and reduce typos. For example, if a developer is building a settings page with ten different toggle switches and text inputs, they would normally need to carefully type out ten separate connection statements by hand. With this plugin, they can generate that repetitive code almost instantly, letting them focus on the actual logic of how the settings page works rather than the plumbing required to connect the visual interface to the code. The project is built as a straightforward IDE plugin rather than a standalone application, meaning it integrates seamlessly into the environment developers already use. However, the README doesn't go into much detail on exactly how the generation process is triggered or how to configure its settings. It is a practical, no-frills utility focused on solving one very specific pain point in the older Android development workflow.

prompts (copy fr)

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I have an Android layout XML file with multiple buttons and text fields. How can I use FindViewByMe to generate all the findViewById boilerplate code in my Java activity?
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How do I configure FindViewByMe to automatically add the 'm' prefix to variable names when generating view references for my Android fragments?
prompt 3
What is the difference between generating findViewById code for an Activity versus a Fragment using the FindViewByMe plugin in Android Studio?

Frequently asked questions

what is findviewbyme fr?

An Android Studio plugin that automatically generates boilerplate code to connect visual layout elements (like buttons and text fields) to your Java source files, saving developers from repetitive typing.

What language is findviewbyme written in?

Mainly Java. The stack also includes Java, JetBrains Plugin SDK, Android Studio.

Is findviewbyme actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2017-06-15).

What license does findviewbyme use?

No license information is provided in the project, so usage rights are unknown.

How hard is findviewbyme to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is findviewbyme for?

Mainly developer.

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