> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.mozark.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.mozark.ai/mcp/mozark-mcp-docs/guides/automate-devices-with-appium.md).

# Automate devices with Appium

Drive Mozark cloud devices for exploratory testing and automation.

For exploratory testing, debugging, or ad-hoc automation, the assistant can drive a Mozark cloud device directly through **Appium**—no test case required.

## Typical prompts

> *"Grab a free Android 14 device, install my APK from `~/builds/app-release.apk` and open it."*
>
> *"Take a screenshot of the current screen."*
>
> *"Find the element with text 'Continue' and tap it."*
>
> *"Pull the crash logs and the HAR file from this session."*

## How a session works

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

## Devices

The assistant lists free devices and starts a session (`appium_start_session`) with the platform and any filters you mention. You never need to manage session IDs.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

## Install your build

A local APK/IPA is streamed straight from your machine to Mozark's file store (`appium_get_app_upload_command`), then installed by ID (`appium_install_app`) and brought to the foreground (`appium_activate_app`). IPA files are re-signed automatically (allow 1–3 minutes).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

## Interact

Find elements, tap, type, clear fields, navigate, rotate, switch between native and webview contexts, and run scripts.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

## Collect

Collect screenshots, logs (syslog, crashlog, performance, server), and output files such as HAR and app profiles.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

## Release

The session is stopped when you're done so the device frees up for others.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## Install errors

{% hint style="warning" %}
If an install reaches the device but fails with `INSTALL_FAILED_VERSION_DOWNGRADE`, `INSTALL_FAILED_NO_MATCHING_ABIS`, or similar, that's the device or build—not the upload. The assistant will report it and can try another device.
{% endhint %}

## Recording into a test run

Just like Optics, you can say *"Run TR-8 with Appium"* and the assistant will mark each step and attach evidence in TCM as it goes.

## Related tools

| Category        | Tools                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| --------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Session**     | `appium_list_devices` · `appium_list_free_devices` · `appium_start_session` · `appium_get_session` · `appium_stop_session` · `appium_health_check` · `appium_hub_status`                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| **Apps**        | `appium_get_app_upload_command` · `appium_upload_app` · `appium_install_app` · `appium_activate_app` · `appium_terminate_app`                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| **Interaction** | `appium_find_element` · `appium_find_elements` · `appium_click_element` · `appium_set_element_value` · `appium_clear_element` · `appium_get_element_text` · `appium_get_page_source` · `appium_execute_script` · `appium_navigate_to` · `appium_navigate_back` · `appium_navigate_forward` · `appium_refresh` · `appium_get_url` · `appium_get_orientation` · `appium_set_orientation` · `appium_get_context` · `appium_get_contexts` · `appium_set_context` · `appium_get_settings` · `appium_update_settings` · `appium_apple_cdp_execute` |
| **Evidence**    | `appium_take_screenshot` · `appium_add_step_evidence` · `appium_list_screenshots` · `appium_list_assets` · `appium_list_outputs` · `appium_get_logs` · `appium_get_log_types`                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |


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