Flashlight
Flashlight is a command-line performance measurement and testing framework for Android apps, developed by Nate Parrott. It allows developers to measure app performance metrics, automate user behavior testing, and run performance benchmarks programmatically. The tool is installed via a shell script and integrates with Android devices plugged into a Mac for real-device performance profiling. It is primarily used by Android developers and QA engineers who need to track performance regressions and optimize app responsiveness during development.
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1 suggestionFlashlight's own documentation explicitly acknowledges that the current Intel build requires Rosetta on Apple Silicon Macs — the installation guide instructs arm64 Mac users to install Rosetta if missing. This signals that a native Apple Silicon build does not yet exist. Since the project appears actively maintained (recent documentation updates, ongoing development), watch the official documentation and GitHub repository for an announcement of native Apple Silicon support. The September 2028 deadline for Rosetta 2 removal in macOS 28 gives you roughly two years to find or pressure the team for a native build. If the project does eventually ship a native build, simply reinstall Flashlight via the same curl command — the installation script will detect your architecture and serve the appropriate binary. If you use Flashlight heavily and need assurance before the September 2028 deadline, consider reaching out to the Flashlight team to ask about native Apple Silicon support status and timeline.
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