appium
Provides comprehensive guidance for Appium mobile testing including mobile app automation, element location, gestures, and cross-platform testing. Use when the user asks about Appium, needs to test mobile applications, automate mobile apps, or write Appium test scripts.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/partme-ai/full-stack-skills --skill appium- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads appium automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
When to use this skill
Use this skill whenever the user wants to:
- Write automated tests for Android and iOS native or hybrid mobile applications
- Locate elements using accessibility ID, ID, XPath, or class name
- Perform gestures (tap, swipe, scroll) and handle device interactions
- Configure desired capabilities for different devices and platforms
- Integrate Appium tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
How to use this skill
Workflow
- Set up the environment: install Appium Server, drivers (UiAutomator2 for Android, XCUITest for iOS), and language bindings
- Define capabilities: specify device name, platform, app path, and automation engine
- Write test scripts: locate elements, perform actions, and assert results
- Run in CI: execute on real devices or emulators with parallel execution and reporting
1. Desired Capabilities
desired_caps = {
"platformName": "Android",
"deviceName": "Pixel_6",
"app": "/path/to/app.apk",
"automationName": "UiAutomator2",
"noReset": True,
}
2. Test Example (Python)
from appium import webdriver
from appium.webdriver.common.appiumby import AppiumBy
from selenium.webdriver.support.ui import WebDriverWait
from selenium.webdriver.support import expected_conditions as EC
driver = webdriver.Remote("http://localhost:4723/wd/hub", desired_caps)
wait = WebDriverWait(driver, 10)
# Login flow
username = wait.until(EC.presence_of_element_located((AppiumBy.ACCESSIBILITY_ID, "username")))
username.send_keys("testuser")
driver.find_element(AppiumBy.ACCESSIBILITY_ID, "password").send_keys("secret")
driver.find_element(AppiumBy.ACCESSIBILITY_ID, "login-button").click()
# Assert
welcome = wait.until(EC.presence_of_element_located((AppiumBy.ACCESSIBILITY_ID, "welcome")))
assert welcome.is_displayed()
driver.quit()
3. Test Example (Java)
DesiredCapabilities caps = new DesiredCapabilities();
caps.setCapability("platformName", "Android");
caps.setCapability("deviceName", "Pixel_6");
caps.setCapability("app", "/path/to/app.apk");
caps.setCapability("automationName", "UiAutomator2");
AndroidDriver driver = new AndroidDriver(new URL("http://localhost:4723/wd/hub"), caps);
WebDriverWait wait = new WebDriverWait(driver, Duration.ofSeconds(10));
driver.findElement(AppiumBy.accessibilityId("username")).sendKeys("testuser");
driver.findElement(AppiumBy.accessibilityId("login-button")).click();
assertTrue(wait.until(ExpectedConditions.visibilityOfElementLocated(AppiumBy.accessibilityId("welcome"))).isDisplayed());
driver.quit();
Best Practices
- Prefer accessibility ID or resource ID for element location; avoid fragile XPath expressions
- Use explicit waits and retry logic; capture screenshots and logs on failure
- Test across multiple devices and OS versions using a device matrix
- Store sensitive information (app paths, credentials) in environment variables
- Use Appium's built-in gesture APIs for swipe, scroll, and long-press actions
Resources
- Official documentation: https://appium.io/docs/en/latest/
- GitHub: https://github.com/appium/appium
Keywords
appium, mobile automation, Android, iOS, UiAutomator2, XCUITest, accessibility ID, desired capabilities, cross-platform, UI testing, mobile testing
FAQ
What does the appium skill do?
Provides comprehensive guidance for Appium mobile testing including mobile app automation, element location, gestures, and cross-platform testing. Use when the user asks about Appium, needs to test mobile applications, automate mobile apps, or write Appium test scripts.
How do I install appium?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/partme-ai/full-stack-skills --skill appium in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/appium/ (personal) or .claude/skills/appium/ (project).
Which AI agents can use appium?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is appium safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains appium?
It is published by partme-ai in partme-ai/full-stack-skills. It has 157 recorded installs.
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