# testing

Runs Appium tests and shows results on real Kobiton devices without leaving your Claude session.

- plugin · `type=plugin` · Claude Code · ★ 14
- Author: kobiton
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/kobiton/automate
- Updated: 2026-10-16
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/plugins/testing

## What it does

The plugin wires the Kobiton MCP server into Claude, so device management, app uploads and automation runs happen from the chat. Bundled skills and slash commands let the agent pick the right tool when you ask for a test run or a result lookup.

You need a Kobiton account and a project directory — the assistant has to start from a workspace, not from your home folder. OAuth login opens in the browser on the first tool call, and tokens are cached in the OS keychain.

Installation goes through the marketplace: add `anthropics/claude-plugins-community` first, then install the plugin itself. Without a Kobiton account the session won't run, so signing up comes first.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

**Plugin marketplace**
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-community
```
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin install testing@claude-community
```

## When to use it
- kick off an Appium test from a Claude session
- read results from a run on a real device
- upload an app build to Kobiton
- pick a device matching the target configuration
- check automation status without opening the web panel

## Example prompts
- Run an Appium test on a Kobiton device and show me the report
- Upload the app build to Kobiton and pick a device
- Show results from the last automation session

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# <img src="./assets/logo.svg" width="35" align="center" alt="Kobiton Logo" /> Kobiton Automate

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[![Cloud](https://img.shields.io/badge/Cloud-☁️-blue)](https://kobiton.com)
[![Twitter Follow](https://img.shields.io/twitter/follow/KobitonMobile?style=social)](https://x.com/KobitonMobile)

Plugin for the [Kobiton](https://kobiton.com) mobile testing platform. Works with [Claude Code](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/overview), [GitHub Copilot CLI](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/github-copilot-in-the-cli), [Gemini CLI](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli), [Codex CLI](https://github.com/openai/codex), and [Cursor](https://cursor.com) (CLI and IDE). Manage devices, upload apps, run automation sessions, and view test results directly from your AI coding assistant.

## Contents

- [Before You Begin](#before-you-begin)
- [Installation](#installation)
  - [Claude Code](#claude-code)
  - [GitHub Copilot CLI](#github-copilot-cli)
  - [Gemini CLI](#gemini-cli)
  - [Codex CLI](#codex-cli)
  - [Cursor CLI](#cursor-cli)
  - [Cursor IDE](#cursor-ide)
  - [Other MCP Clients](#other-mcp-clients)
  - [Claude Surface Compatibility](#claude-surface-compatibility)
- [Login](#login)
  - [API Key Authentication (Alternative)](#api-key-authentication-alternative)
- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
  - [Your First Session](#your-first-session)
  - [Which Skill Do I Want?](#which-skill-do-i-want)
  - [Concepts](#concepts)
  - [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
- [What You Can Do](#what-you-can-do)
- [Tools](#tools)
- [Skills](#skills)
- [Commands](#commands)
- [Running Automation Tests](#running-automation-tests)
- [Interactive Device Testing](#interactive-device-testing)
- [Examples](#examples)
- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
- [Privacy & Data](#privacy--data)
- [Development](#development)
- [License](#license)

## Before You Begin

Make sure you have:

- **A Kobiton account** - sign up at [kobiton.com](https://kobiton.com) if you don't have one
- **A supported AI assistant** - install [Claude Code](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/overview), [Copilot CLI](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/github-copilot-in-the-cli), [Gemini CLI](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli), [Codex CLI](https://github.com/openai/codex), or [Cursor](https://cursor.com) (CLI or IDE)
- **A project directory** - your AI assistant must launch from a workspace, not from your home folder

## Installation

### Claude Code

Open your project and start a Claude Code session:

```bash
cd my-project
claude
```

Inside the session, add the Kobiton marketplace and install the plugin:

```
/plugin marketplace add kobiton/automate
/plugin install automate@kobiton
```

### GitHub Copilot CLI

Open your project and start a Copilot CLI session:

```bash
cd my-project
copilot
```

Inside the session, add the Kobiton marketplace and install the plugin:

```
/plugin marketplace add kobiton/automate
/plugin install automate@kobiton
```

### Gemini CLI

From your project directory, install the extension directly from GitHub:

```bash
cd my-project
gemini extensions install https://github.com/kobiton/automate
```

Then launch Gemini CLI:

```bash
gemini
```

The `kobiton` MCP server and bundled skills are auto-discovered. Confirm the extension is active with `/extensions list` and the MCP server with `/mcp`.

### Codex CLI

Add the Kobiton marketplace and install the plugin from the in-session browser. Codex opens a browser for Kobiton OAuth login on the first tool call.

```bash
codex plugin marketplace add kobiton/automate
codex
```

Inside Codex:

1. Type `/plugins` to open the plugin browser
2. Select the **kobiton** marketplace, then install the **automate** plugin
3. The system browser should open for Kobiton OAuth login. After sign-in, tokens are cached in the OS keychain (macOS Keychain / Linux Secret Service / Windows Credential Manager) with automatic refresh.
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