1. Complete Appium Setup Guide:
Step-by-Step Instructions for Mac and
Windows
Appium is an open-source automation tool that allows you to test mobile applications across
various platforms. Setting up Appium on your Mac or Windows computer is essential to
begin mobile app testing. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the
step-by-step process of setting up Appium on both operating systems.
By: Protechnotips
1. Setting up Appium on Mac:
Step 1: Install Homebrew: Open Terminal and enter the following command:
bash
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
Follow the prompts to complete the Homebrew installation.
Step 2: Install Node.js and NPM: In Terminal, run the command:
brew install node
This will install Node.js and NPM (Node Package Manager) on your Mac.
Step 3: Install Appium: In Terminal, enter the following command:
npm install -g appium
This will install Appium globally on your Mac.
Step 4: Install Appium Doctor: Appium Doctor is a useful tool for diagnosing and fixing
common Appium setup issues. Install it by running the command:
npm install -g appium-doctor
Appium Doctor will help ensure your Appium setup is complete and functioning correctly.

2. 2. Setting up Appium on Windows:
Step 1: Install Node.js and NPM: Download the Node.js installer for Windows from the
official Node.js website (https://nodejs.org). Run the installer and follow the prompts to install
Node.js and NPM on your Windows computer.
Step 2: Install Appium: Open Command Prompt and run the command:
npm install -g appium
This will install Appium globally on your Windows system.
Step 3: Install Appium Doctor: In Command Prompt, enter the following command:
npm install -g appium-doctor
Appium Doctor will be installed and can be used to diagnose and resolve any Appium setup
issues.
Common Steps for Mac and Windows:
Step 1: Install Appium Desktop: Appium Desktop is a graphical interface that simplifies
Appium usage. Download and install the latest version of Appium Desktop from the official
website (https://github.com/appium/appium-desktop).
Step 2: Install Appium Dependencies: Both Mac and Windows require additional
dependencies for Appium to function correctly. Appium Doctor can help identify missing
dependencies. Run the following command:
appium-doctor
Follow the recommendations provided by Appium Doctor to install any missing
dependencies.
Step 3: Configure Desired Capabilities: To run Appium tests, you need to set up the desired
capabilities specific to your test environment. Refer to the Appium documentation for
guidance on configuring desired capabilities for your specific platform and device.
By following the step-by-step instructions outlined in this guide, you can easily set up
Appium on both Mac and Windows operating systems. Ensure that you have Node.js, NPM,
and Appium installed globally, along with Appium Doctor to verify your setup. Appium
Desktop provides a user-friendly interface for running and managing Appium tests. With
Appium successfully set up, you're ready to automate your mobile app testing across
multiple platforms. Happy testing with Appium!