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# Node.js With Appium ![pw](https://img.shields.io/badge/Node.js-339933?style=for-the-badge&logo=nodedotjs&logoColor=white)
# Run Appium Tests with Node.js on TestMu AI (Formerly LambdaTest)

<p align="center">
<img height="500" src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/95698164/171863863-8f793cf6-62e9-463c-a4e4-91b340dd6728.png">
<a href="https://www.testmuai.com/"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/MADE%20BY%20TestMu%20AI-000000.svg?style=for-the-badge&labelColor=000" alt="Made by TestMu AI"></a>
<a href="https://www.npmjs.com/package/wd"><img src="https://img.shields.io/npm/v/wd.svg?style=for-the-badge&labelColor=000000" alt="WD version"></a>
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</p>

<p align="center">
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_Appium is a tool for automating native, mobile web, and hybrid applications on iOS, Android, and Windows platforms. It supports iOS native apps written in Objective-C or Swift and Android native apps written in Java or Kotlin. It also supports mobile web apps accessed using a mobile browser (Appium supports Safari on iOS and Chrome or the built-in 'Browser' app on Android). Perform Appium automation tests on [LambdaTest's online cloud](https://www.lambdatest.com/mobile-app-testing/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=repo&utm_campaign=LT-appium-nodejs)._
## Getting Started

_Learn the basics of [Appium testing on the LambdaTest platform](https://www.lambdatest.com/support/docs/getting-started-with-appium-testing/)._
[TestMu AI](https://www.testmuai.com/) (Formerly LambdaTest) is the world's first full-stack AI Agentic Quality Engineering platform that empowers teams to test intelligently, smarter, and ship faster. Built for scale, it offers a full-stack testing cloud with 10K+ real devices and 3,000+ browsers. With AI-native test management, MCP servers, and agent-based automation, TestMu AI supports Selenium, Appium, Playwright, and all major frameworks.

[<img height="53" width="200" src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/70570645/171866795-52c11b49-0728-4229-b073-4b704209ddde.png">](https://accounts.lambdatest.com/register)
With TestMu AI (Formerly LambdaTest), you can run Appium tests in Node.js across real Android and iOS devices. This sample shows how to configure Node.js Appium tests with the WD library to run on the TestMu AI Real Device Cloud.

## Table of Contents
- [Sign up on TestMu AI](https://www.testmuai.com/register/) (Formerly LambdaTest).
- Follow the [TestMu AI Documentation](https://www.testmuai.com/support/docs/) for the full setup walkthrough.

- [Pre-requisites](#pre-requisites)
- [Run Your First Test](#run-your-first-test)
- [Executing The Tests](#executing-the-tests)
### Prerequisites

## Pre-requisites
- Node.js and npm (latest stable)
- A TestMu AI (Formerly LambdaTest) account with your username and access key

Before you can start performing App automation testing with Appium, you would need to follow these steps:
### Setup

- Download and install **NodeJS**. You should be having **NodeJS v6** or newer. Click [here](https://nodejs.org/en/) to download.
- Make sure you are using the latest version of **JavaScript**.
- Install **npm** from the official website by clicking [here](https://www.npmjs.com/).
- Note: WD only works with appium 1 for appium 2 please use WDIO https://github.com/admc/wd

### Clone The Sample Project

Clone the LambdaTest’s :link: [LT-appium-nodejs](https://github.com/LambdaTest/LT-appium-nodejs) repository and navigate to the code directory as shown below:
Clone and install dependencies:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/LambdaTest/LT-appium-nodejs
cd LT-appium-nodejs
git clone https://github.com/LambdaTest/LT-appium-nodejs && cd LT-appium-nodejs
npm i wd
```

### Setting Up Your Authentication
Set your credentials as environment variables.

Make sure you have your LambdaTest credentials with you to run test automation scripts on LambdaTest. To obtain your access credentials, [purchase a plan](https://billing.lambdatest.com/billing/plans/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=repo&utm_campaign=LT-appium-nodejs) or access the [Automation Dashboard](https://appautomation.lambdatest.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=repo&utm_campaign=LT-appium-nodejs).

Set LambdaTest `Username` and `Access Key` in environment variables.

**For Linux/macOS:**
**macOS / Linux:**

```bash
export LT_USERNAME="YOUR_LAMBDATEST_USERNAME" \
export LT_ACCESS_KEY="YOUR_LAMBDATEST_ACCESS_KEY"
```

**For Windows:**

```powershell
set LT_USERNAME="YOUR_LAMBDATEST_USERNAME" `
set LT_ACCESS_KEY="YOUR_LAMBDATEST_ACCESS_KEY"
export LT_USERNAME="YOUR_USERNAME"
export LT_ACCESS_KEY="YOUR_ACCESS_KEY"
```

### Upload Your Application

Upload your ___iOS___ application (.ipa file) or ___android___ application (.apk file) to the LambdaTest servers using our __REST API__. You need to provide your __Username__ and __AccessKey__ in the format `Username:AccessKey` in the __cURL__ command for authentication. Make sure to add the path of the __appFile__ in the cURL request. Here is an example cURL request to upload your app using our REST API:

**Using App File:**

**For Linux/macOS:**
**Windows:**

```bash
curl -u "YOUR_LAMBDATEST_USERNAME:YOUR_LAMBDATEST_ACCESS_KEY" \
--location --request POST 'https://manual-api.lambdatest.com/app/upload/realDevice' \
--form 'name="Android_App"' \
--form 'appFile=@"/Users/macuser/Downloads/proverbial_android.apk"'
```

**For Windows:**

```powershell
curl -u "YOUR_LAMBDATEST_USERNAME:YOUR_LAMBDATEST_ACCESS_KEY" -X POST "https://manual-api.lambdatest.com/app/upload/realDevice" -F "appFile=@"/Users/macuser/Downloads/proverbial_android.apk""
set LT_USERNAME="YOUR_USERNAME"
set LT_ACCESS_KEY="YOUR_ACCESS_KEY"
```

**Using App URL:**

**For Linux/macOS:**
### Run tests

```bash
curl -u "YOUR_LAMBDATEST_USERNAME:YOUR_LAMBDATEST_ACCESS_KEY" \
--location --request POST 'https://manual-api.lambdatest.com/app/upload/realDevice' \
--form 'name="Android_App"' \
--form 'url="https://prod-mobile-artefacts.lambdatest.com/assets/docs/proverbial_android.apk"'
```

**For Windows:**

```powershell
curl -u "YOUR_LAMBDATEST_USERNAME:YOUR_LAMBDATEST_ACCESS_KEY" -X POST "https://manual-api.lambdatest.com/app/upload/realDevice" -d "{"url":"https://prod-mobile-artefacts.lambdatest.com/assets/docs/proverbial_android.apk","name":"sample.apk"}"
node Android.js
```

> **Tip:**
For iOS:

> - If you do not have any __.apk__ or __.ipa__ file, you can run your sample tests on LambdaTest by using our sample :link: [Android app](https://prod-mobile-artefacts.lambdatest.com/assets/docs/proverbial_android.apk) or sample :link: [iOS app](https://prod-mobile-artefacts.lambdatest.com/assets/docs/proverbial_ios.ipa).
> - Response of above cURL will be a **JSON** object containing the `App URL` of the format - <lt://APP123456789123456789> and will be used in the next step.

## Run Your First Test

Once you are done with the above-mentioned steps, you can initiate your first JUnit test on LambdaTest.

Test Scenario: Check out [Android.js](https://github.com/LambdaTest/LT-appium-nodejs/blob/master/Android.js) file to view the sample test script for android and [iOS.js](https://github.com/LambdaTest/LT-appium-nodejs/blob/master/IOS.js) for iOS.

### Configuring Your Test Capabilities

You can update your custom capabilities in the scripts. In our sample script, we are passing platform name, platform version, device name and app url (generated earlier) along with other capabilities like build name and test name via capabilities object. The capabilities object in the sample code for a single test are defined as:

**iOS:**

```javascript
desired_capabilities = {
deviceName: "iPhone 12",
platformVersion: "14",
platformName: "iOS",
isRealMobile: true,
app: "lt://", //Enter the app_url here
visual: true,
video: true,
build: "NodeJS Vanilla - iOS",
name: "Sample Test - NodeJS",
};
```

**Android:**

```javascript
desired_capabilities = {
deviceName: "Galaxy S20",
platformVersion: "11",
platformName: "android",
isRealMobile: true,
app: "lt://", //Enter the app_url here
visual: true,
video: true,
build: "NodeJS Vanilla - Android",
name: "Sample Test - NodeJS",
};
```bash
node IOS.js
```

**Info Note:**
View results on your TestMu AI dashboard.

- You must add the generated __APP_URL__ to the `"app"` capability in the config file.
- You can generate capabilities for your test requirements with the help of our inbuilt :link: __[Capabilities Generator tool](https://www.lambdatest.com/capabilities-generator/beta/index.html)__. A more Detailed Capability Guide is available [here :page_facing_up:](https://www.lambdatest.com/support/docs/desired-capabilities-in-appium/) .
### Local testing with TestMu AI Tunnel

## Executing The Tests
To test locally hosted apps, set up the TestMu AI tunnel. OS-specific guides:

Installing depencies:
- [Local Testing on Windows](https://www.testmuai.com/support/docs/local-testing-for-windows/)
- [Local Testing on macOS](https://www.testmuai.com/support/docs/local-testing-for-macos/)
- [Local Testing on Linux](https://www.testmuai.com/support/docs/local-testing-for-linux/)

```bash
npm i wd
```
Add the following to your capabilities:

Execute the following command to run your test on LambdaTest platform:

**Android:**

```bash
node Android.js
```js
tunnel: true,
```

**IOS:**

```bash
node IOS.js
```
## Contributions

__Info:__ Your test results would be displayed on the test console (or command-line interface if you are using terminal/cmd) and on the :link: [LambdaTest App Automation Dashboard](https://appautomation.lambdatest.com/build/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=repo&utm_campaign=LT-appium-nodejs).
Contributions are welcome. Open an issue to discuss your idea before submitting a pull request. When reporting bugs, include your Node.js version, OS, and WD version.

## Additional Links
## TestMu AI (Formerly LambdaTest) Community

- [Advanced Configuration for Capabilities](https://www.lambdatest.com/support/docs/desired-capabilities-in-appium/)
- [How to test locally hosted apps](https://www.lambdatest.com/support/docs/testing-locally-hosted-pages/)
- [How to integrate LambdaTest with CI/CD](https://www.lambdatest.com/support/docs/integrations-with-ci-cd-tools/)
Connect with testers and developers in the [TestMu AI Community](https://community.testmuai.com/). Ask questions, share what you are building, and discuss best practices in test automation and DevOps.
## TestMu AI (Formerly LambdaTest) Certifications

## Documentation & Resources :books:
Earn free [TestMu AI Certifications](https://www.testmuai.com/certifications/) for testers, developers, and QA engineers. Validate your skills in Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, Espresso and more. Industry-recognized, shareable on LinkedIn, and built by practitioners, not marketers.

Visit the following links to learn more about LambdaTest's features, setup and tutorials around test automation, mobile app testing, responsive testing, and manual testing.
## Learning Resources by TestMu AI (Formerly LambdaTest)

- [LambdaTest Documentation](https://www.lambdatest.com/support/docs/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=repo&utm_campaign=LT-appium-nodejs)
- [LambdaTest Blog](https://www.lambdatest.com/blog/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=repo&utm_campaign=LT-appium-nodejs)
- [LambdaTest Learning Hub](https://www.lambdatest.com/learning-hub/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=repo&utm_campaign=LT-appium-nodejs)
Learn modern testing through tutorials, guides, videos, and weekly updates:

## LambdaTest Community :busts_in_silhouette:
* [TestMu AI Blog](https://www.testmuai.com/blog/)
* [TestMu AI Learning Hub](https://www.testmuai.com/learning-hub/)
* [TestMu AI on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@TestMuAI)
* [TestMu AI Newsletter](https://www.testmuai.com/newsletter/)

## LambdaTest is Now TestMu AI

The [LambdaTest Community](https://community.lambdatest.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=repo&utm_campaign=LT-appium-nodejs) allows people to interact with tech enthusiasts. Connect, ask questions, and learn from tech-savvy people. Discuss best practises in web development, testing, and DevOps with professionals from across the globe 🌎
On **January 12, 2026**, [LambdaTest evolved to TestMu AI](https://www.testmuai.com/lambdatest-is-now-testmuai/), the world's first fully autonomous **Agentic AI Quality Engineering Platform**.

## What's New At LambdaTest ❓
Same team. Same infrastructure. Same customer accounts. All existing LambdaTest logins, scripts, capabilities, and integrations continue to work without change.

To stay updated with the latest features and product add-ons, visit [Changelog](https://changelog.lambdatest.com/)
👉 Find the new home for [LambdaTest](https://www.testmuai.com).

## About LambdaTest
### How LambdaTest Evolved into TestMu AI

[LambdaTest](https://www.lambdatest.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=repo&utm_campaign=LT-appium-nodejs) is a leading test execution and orchestration platform that is fast, reliable, scalable, and secure. It allows users to run both manual and automated testing of web and mobile apps across 3000+ different browsers, operating systems, and real device combinations. Using LambdaTest, businesses can ensure quicker developer feedback and hence achieve faster go to market. Over 500 enterprises and 1 Million + users across 130+ countries rely on LambdaTest for their testing needs.
In 2017, we launched LambdaTest with a simple mission: make testing fast, reliable, and accessible. As LambdaTest grew, we expanded into Test Intelligence, Visual Regression Testing, Accessibility Testing, API Testing, and Performance Testing, covering the full depth of the testing lifecycle.

### Features
As software development entered the AI era, testing had to evolve, too. We rebuilt the architecture to be AI-native from the ground up, with autonomous agents that **plan, author, execute, analyze, and optimize tests** while keeping humans in the loop. The platform integrates with your repos, CI, IDEs, and terminals, continuously learning from every code change and development signal.

- Run Selenium, Cypress, Puppeteer, Playwright, and Appium automation tests across 3000+ real desktop and mobile environments.
- Real-time cross browser testing on 3000+ environments.
- Test on Real device cloud
- Blazing fast test automation with HyperExecute
- Accelerate testing, shorten job times and get faster feedback on code changes with Test At Scale.
- Smart Visual Regression Testing on cloud
- 120+ third-party integrations with your favorite tool for CI/CD, Project Management, Codeless Automation, and more.
- Automated Screenshot testing across multiple browsers in a single click.
- Local testing of web and mobile apps.
- Online Accessibility Testing across 3000+ desktop and mobile browsers, browser versions, and operating systems.
- Geolocation testing of web and mobile apps across 53+ countries.
- LT Browser - for responsive testing across 50+ pre-installed mobile, tablets, desktop, and laptop viewports
That evolution earned a new name: **TestMu AI**, built for an AI-first future of quality engineering. TestMu is not a new name for us. It is the name of our annual community conference, which has brought together 100,000+ quality engineers to discuss how AI would reshape testing, long before that became an industry norm.

[<img height="53" width="200" src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/70570645/171866795-52c11b49-0728-4229-b073-4b704209ddde.png">](https://accounts.lambdatest.com/register)
What started as a high-performance cloud testing platform has transformed into an AI-native, multi-agent system powering a connected, end-to-end quality layer. That evolution defined a new identity: LambdaTest evolved into TestMu AI, built for an AI-first future of quality engineering.

## We are here to help you :headphones:
## Support

- Got a query? we are available 24x7 to help. [Contact Us](mailto:support@lambdatest.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=repo&utm_campaign=LT-appium-nodejs)
- For more info, visit - [LambdaTest](https://www.lambdatest.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=repo&utm_campaign=LT-appium-nodejs)
Got a question? Email [support@testmuai.com](mailto:support@testmuai.com) or chat with us 24x7 from our chat portal.