[Appium Desktop GUI] | | (starts) v [Embedded Node + Appium Server] ----> (HTTP) ---> [Device/Emulator] | (Android/iOS) | (launches) v [Appium Inspector] <---> (same server session)
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Historically, Appium Desktop included both the Server and the Inspector. However, in modern versions (Appium 2.0+), the Inspector has been separated into a standalone application. Today, "Appium Desktop" primarily refers to the . appium desktop
Once the server is running, you will see a magnifying glass icon (often labeled "Start Inspector Session"). Clicking this opens the . This is where the magic happens for manual testing and locator strategies. [Appium Desktop GUI] | | (starts) v [Embedded