On the bundled sample: 13 findings (7 errors, 6 warnings) in 2 files from 17 rules, including targetSdk is 34, compileSdk is 34 and the edge-to-edge opt-out.

Who it’s for
Android developers and mobile leads whose Play Console update is blocked by the target API level.

What breaks, and when
Google Play requires API level 36 for new apps and for updates to existing apps from 31 August 2026; the extension ends 1 November 2026. Below that, Play will not accept the upload.

What you get
• SKILL.md, an offline Node scanner and the 17-rule table
• file:line, severity and the Android 16 or Play effect

See it first
The real output of the bundled example is on getreadystack.com/skills/android-target-sdk-36-check/ — free, no sign-up, so you see what it finds before you pay.

Install in 30 seconds
Unzip into ~/.claude/skills/, then ask Claude Code: “Play Console says our next update has to target API level 36. What do we need to change in this Android project? Don’t edit anything yet.”. Needs Node 16+.

What it does not do
It does not run Gradle or read the merged manifest or version catalogs.

FAQ
Q: How is this different from asking Claude without the skill?
A: The skill carries a dated rule table and a scanner that reads every file, so Claude quotes the exact date and line instead of guessing from memory.
Q: How do I get the files?
A: In your Whop library after paying: the lesson “android-target-sdk-36-check.zip”.