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Installing Appium 2.0 is pretty straightforward if you already have Node.js installed.
Just open your terminal and run:
npm install -g appium
That installs the latest version globally. To check it worked, run appium -v to see the version. From there, you’ll want to install drivers or plugins using Appium’s new CLI commands, like:
appium driver install uiautomator2
Appium 2.0 switched to a modular architecture, so you add only the drivers you need. It’s a nice change!
I found installing Appium 2.0 pretty smooth once I got the hang of the new modular system. First, make sure Node.js and npm are installed. Then run:
npm install -g appium
After that, start Appium with: appium
But remember, in 2.0, you have to install drivers separately, like for Android:
appium driver install
uiautomator2 or iOS:
appium driver install xcuitest
This way, you keep your setup lean and only add what you need.
Here’s how I installed Appium 2.0 last week:
Install Node.js (v12 or higher).
Run npm install -g appium to install Appium globally.
Run appium -v to verify installation.
Use appium driver list to see available drivers.
Install the driver(s) you need, e.g., appium driver install uiautomator2 for Android.
Start Appium with the appium command.
I like the new way Appium 2.0 handles drivers and plugins because it’s more flexible than the old monolithic setup.