For 99% of users, the SDK tools are bundled inside Android Studio.
Note: Google rotates these URLs occasionally. Always verify on the official page first, but as a reference:
Windows:
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/commandlinetools-win-11076708_latest.zip android sdk tools link
macOS (Intel/Apple Silicon):
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/commandlinetools-mac-11076708_latest.zip
Linux:
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/commandlinetools-linux-11076708_latest.zip The Ultimate Guide to the Android SDK Tools
Pro Tip: The number
11076708represents the build version. It increases with each release. Always check the official page for the latest build number.
If you are manually downloading tools, it is vital to understand that the "Android SDK" is not a single file. It is a collection of packages. Here is the breakdown of what you actually need: Link: developer
Today, Google maintains the Command Line Tools only. This is a smaller, headless set of utilities designed to work with the new sdkmanager command line interface. There is no GUI. This is the official and actively maintained package.
Crucial Note: If you are following a tutorial that asks you to run the
androidcommand (e.g.,android update sdk), that tutorial is obsolete. The modern equivalent issdkmanager.