Mobile Testing with Maestro FAQs

Question 1

Where should I store my test files?

Accepted Answer

According to the skill's convention, permanent Maestro flow files should be stored in the 'maestro/flows/' directory, while temporary evidence like screenshots should go in '.artifacts/'.

Question 2

What is Maestro MCP?

Accepted Answer

Maestro MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that allows Claude to interact with mobile devices and simulators using the Maestro automation framework directly through the command line.

Question 3

Why does the skill say verification is mandatory?

Accepted Answer

To maintain high software quality, this skill enforces a rule that requires running actual tests and capturing evidence before any implementation task can be marked as complete.

Question 4

Does this skill require a real device?

Accepted Answer

It works with both physical devices and simulators/emulators, provided the Maestro CLI is installed and the device is reachable by your development environment.

Question 5

Can I test both iOS and Android apps?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this skill supports both platforms by interfacing with iOS simulators and Android emulators, allowing for unified test flows across different mobile operating systems.

Mobile Testing with Maestro

Key Features

Use Cases

Mobile Testing with Maestro

Key Features

Use Cases