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Appium: Simplify App Automation

Name: Appium: Simplify App Automation
Author: appium

Automate cross-platform apps with Appium. For founders needing test automation across Android, iOS, and more, with 22k+ GitHub stars.

21,792 stars6,274 forksTypeScriptHealth Score 9/10Updated 7/24/2026100% free · open source

What it does

Appium automates cross-platform apps across Android, iOS, and more, allowing founders to test and validate their apps on various platforms.

Install / run

npm install -g appium

When to use it

•When you need to automate testing for mobile apps on multiple platforms
•When you want to test web apps on mobile devices
•When you need to validate app functionality across different screen sizes and devices

Quick start

1Start the Appium server with the command `appium`
2Create a new test file using a test framework like WebDriverIO or Jest
3Configure the test file to use the Appium WebDriver, specifying the platform, device, and app capabilities
4Write test scripts using the WebDriver protocol to interact with the app
5Run the tests using the test framework's command, such as `npx wdio run`

Ready-to-paste prompt

npx wdio run --spec ./test/appium.test.js --capabilities ./capabilities.json

Heads up: Make sure to have the correct version of Node.js installed (currently supported versions are 14, 16, and 18) and the necessary dependencies for your specific platform (e.g. Android SDK for Android testing)

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