System Requirements
Since the Inspector is released in 3 versions, the requirements for these will differ:
- Desktop app
- Works on Windows 10+, macOS 11+, Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 10+, openSUSE 15.5+, or Fedora Linux 39+
- These requirements are taken from Chrome, as the Inspector is built using Electron (which uses Chromium)
- Up to around 600MB of free space is required
- The minimum application window size is 890 x 710 pixels
- Works on Windows 10+, macOS 11+, Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 10+, openSUSE 15.5+, or Fedora Linux 39+
- Web app/Appium server plugin
- Works in Chrome/Edge/Firefox, released in 2022 or later (Safari is not supported)
- The plugin version requires around 9MB of free space
- Viewport size of at least 870 x 610 pixels is recommended
Appium Server Requirements¶
The Inspector cannot do much without an Appium server to connect to. Unless you only want to connect to existing Appium servers, you will need to install and set up a server of your own, which can be hosted either locally or remotely. For instructions on how to do this, please refer to the Appium documentation.
If setting up your own server, make sure to also install the Appium driver(s) for your target platform(s). You can find links to all known drivers in the Appium documentation's Ecosystem page. Refer to each driver's documentation for its specific requirements and setup instructions.
The following driver versions are recommended for best compatibility:
- Espresso:
2.23.0or later - UiAutomator2:
2.21.0or later - XCUITest:
3.38.0or later
Continue with the Installation steps, or jump directly to Starting a Session!