Prerequisites

Install Node and NVM (official docs)

# installs nvm (Node Version Manager)
curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.7/install.sh | bash

# download and install Node.js (you may need to restart the terminal)
nvm install 20

Install local appium server and android / ios drivers (official docs)

npm install -g appium
#iOS
appium driver install xcuitest

#Andoid
appium driver install uiautomator2

Alternatively, you can also use a dedicated interactive shell installer:

npx appium-installer

  • With the appium installer, please

    • install Appium Server

    • install Drivers

      • UIAutomator2 for Android

      • XCUITest for iOS

    • verify the HOME variable setup for Java, Android, and iOS

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