RecyclerView is missing

I just installed the new SDK tools (Android L Developer Preview), and I'm trying to use RecyclerView but it seems to be missing.

From my understanding I should include the v7 support library, but I can't seem to do that...

I can't seem to find the v7 library in the SDK folder (I did install the Android Support Library from the SDK Manager).

You have to update the android repository, the support library and you have to use this dependency:

compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:+'

UPDATED 30/10/2017:

Using the + is not a good option because you are not able to replicate the build in the future.

You can use one of these versions. Check your sdk for updated version:

  //it requires compileSdkVersion 27
  implementation 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:27.1.0'
  implementation 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:27.0.2'
  implementation 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:27.0.1'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:27.0.0'

  //it requires compileSdkVersion 26
  //it requires to add the google maven repo 
  //  maven {
  //        url "https://maven.google.com"
  //        }
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:26.1.0'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:26.0.2'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:26.0.1'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:26.0.0'

  //it requires compileSdkVersion 25
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:25.4.0'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:25.3.1'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:25.3.0'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:25.2.0'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:25.1.1'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:25.1.0'  
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:25.0.0'  

  //it requires compileSdkVersion 24
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:24.1.1'  
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:24.1.0'  

  //it requires compileSdkVersion 23
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:23.4.0'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:23.3.0'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:23.2.1'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:23.2.0'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:23.1.1'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:23.1.0'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:23.0.1'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:23.0.0'

  //it requires compileSdkVersion 22
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:22.2.1'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:22.2.0'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:22.1.1'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:22.1.0'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:22.0.0'

  //it requires compileSdkVersion 21
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:21.0.3'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:21.0.2'
  compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:21.0.0'

The only way I found to use that library is by copying The .aar file that you can find in /extras/android/m2repository/com/android/support/recyclerview-v7/21.0.0-rc/ Than rename it in .zip and uncompress-it. Than copy the class.jar file in you project library (maybe rename it in something more like recyclerview-v7.jar).

Please remember to upgrade The jar when new versions will be rolled out

you have to give the full path in gradle build dependency

like

compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:23.0.0'

as it will give error due to looking in a directory named 23.0 so provide full path

Steps to achieve:

1.Select the latest Android SDK Tools, Platform-tools, and Build-tools. Select latest Android Support Library & Android Support Repository.

2.After updating Android Support Repository from SDK Manager go to..\sdk\extras\android\m2repository\com\android\support\recyclerview-v7\21.0.0-rc1

3.Unzip recyclerview-v7-21.0.0-rc1.aar

4.After unzipping recyclerview-v7-21.0.0-rc1.aar you will get classes.jar

5.rename classes.jar to recyclerView.jar for feature reference and add to your Android app under /lib folder

Those who are looking for androidX dependency:

implementation 'androidx.recyclerview:recyclerview:1.0.0'

compile 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:25.3.1'

compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:25.3.1'

compile 'com.android.support:design:25.3.1'

For me, I was able to fix it by updating to the most recent version of android studio (3.3). I ran into some issues after updating which I resolved by using the "Import Project option" instead of just re-opening the project.