Prerequisites

Install Node and NVM (official docs)

# installs nvm (Node Version Manager)
curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.7/install.sh | bash

# download and install Node.js (you may need to restart the terminal)
nvm install 20

Install local appium server and android / ios drivers (official docs)

npx appium-installer

• With the appium installer, please

  • install Appium Server

  • install Drivers

    • UIAutomator2 for Android

    • XCUITest for iOS

  • verify the HOME variable setup for Java, Android, and iOS