Connecting Local Devices to RobusTest

Requirements

1. A computer running Mac OS X, Linux, or Windows
2. RobusTest Connect software (download link provided by RobusTest)
3. Java Development Kit

For Android devices:

• Android SDK

For iOS devices (Mac only):

• Xcode
• Python 3
• Homebrew
• Homebrew module: libimobiledevice

To run Appium tests:

• Appium and all recommended dependencies
• iOS real device support: github.com/appium/appium-ios-device

Installing RobusTest Agent

1. Unzip the downloaded software. The unzipped content gives you a folder named robustest.
2. Inside the robustest folder, you will find the RobusTest_Connect.sh file.
3. If you are using an Android device, open this file in a text editor and provide the path to your Android SDK.
4. Open your terminal (command line).
5. Navigate to the robustest folder.
6. Run the agent:

   ./StartRobusTestAgent.sh
   

Enable Appium Log Streaming Through RobusTest

In your Appium installation, locate the logsink.js file in the following folder:

<node installation folder>/lib/node_modules/appium/build/lib

Replace the logsink.js file in your Appium installation with the logsink.js file provided by RobusTest. Make sure you use the version that matches your installed Appium version.

Related Documentation

• RobusTest Connect
• Installation Guides
• Adding Android Devices
• Adding iOS Devices