Your New CLI for Mobile Ui Testing

QABuddy CLI is a command-line tool that helps you automate UI testing for iOS and Android apps. It provides a straightforward way to write and run tests locally, without dealing with complex configurations or cloud services.

What Is Qabuddy CLI?

QABuddy CLI allows QA engineers and developers to execute test cases locally using iOS simulators or Android emulators. With AI-driven navigation, it ensures precise and reliable test evaluations.

Key Features

• AI-Powered Automation: Execute tests using natural language prompts.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Effortlessly test on both iOS and Android.
• End-to-End Testing: Enhance app quality through streamlined testing.
• Local Execution: No reliance on cloud services; everything runs on your machine.

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Installation Guide

Step 1: Install Homebrew

Make sure Homebrew is installed. If not, refer to the installation guide.

Step 2: Tap the Qabuddy CLI Repository

brew tap qabuddy-io/qabuddy  

Step 3: Install Qabuddy CLI

brew install qabuddy  

Step 4: Verify Installation

qabuddy --version  

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Prerequisites

For iOS Testing:

• Xcode: Install from the Mac App Store.
• iOS Simulator: Ensure availability in Xcode.

For Android Testing:

• Android Studio: Download from the official site.
• AVD Setup: Create at least one emulator instance.

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First-Time Setup

Upon your first command execution:

1. Private Key: The cli will ask for your QABuddy private key from the QABuddy Dashboard.
2. Simulator/Emulator Selection: If no instance is active, QABuddy CLI will assist in selecting one.

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Using Qabuddy CLI

Basic Commands

• Run Specific Test Case:

  qabuddy --testcase <id>  
  

• Choose a testcase to run from a predefined app (project):

  qabuddy --project <id>  
  

• Create and Execute Custom Test Case:

  qabuddy --create  
  

• Choose app and testcase to run:

  qabuddy --choose  
  

Full Documentation

Available here.

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Why Qabuddy CLI?

With QABuddy CLI, you can:

• Automate Testing: Let AI handle complex UI interactions automatically.
• Ensure Reliability: Get consistent test results powered by AI navigation.
• Future-Proof Tests: Create resilient test cases that adapt to UI changes.
• Streamline Operations: Execute your entire test suite with simple commands.

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Conclusion

QABuddy CLI transforms the approach to UI automation for iOS and Android. Its AI capabilities and user-friendly commands make it an essential tool for efficient end-to-end testing.

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