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The androidx.webkit library is a static library you can add to your Android application in order to use android.webkit APIs that are not available for older platform versions.

• Library owners
• Release notes
• Browse source
• Reference docs and guide to import the library
• Existing open bugs
• File a new bug

If you're trying to modify the androidx.webkit library, or apply local changes to the library, you can do so like so:

cd frameworks/support/
# Build the library/compile changes
./gradlew :webkit:assembleDebug
# Run integration tests with the WebView installed on the device
./gradlew :webkit:connectedAndroidTest
# Update API files (only necessary if you changed public APIs)
./gradlew :webkit:updateApi

For more a detailed developer guide, Googlers should read http://go/wvsl-contribute.

We also maintain a demo app (demo code, developer guide) to demonstrate how to properly use the latest androidx.webkit APIs in your Android app.