Get started with Local Testing
Test internal apps on real devices using local servers using Maestro on BrowserStack’s App Automate
Local Testing enables you to securely test mobile apps hosted on internal servers or behind firewalls.
Key Benefits
Maestro’s Local Testing capability delivers three core advantages for your testing workflow:
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Secure testing: Digitally signed binaries ensure safe connections.
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Simple setup: Two-step process for quick configuration.
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Flexible execution: Works with proxy settings and domain restrictions.
Start a Local Testing connection through your command-line interface (CLI) by following the steps below:
Run the binary
- Download the binary for your OS:
- Run the binary from the folder containing the local binary:
./BrowserStackLocal --key YOUR_ACCESS_KEY
BrowserStackLocal.exe --key YOUR_ACCESS_KEY
Binaries are digitally signed by BrowserStack Ltd
for security.
Important Notes
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Connection timing:
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Start binary before test execution.
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Disconnect only after completion.
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Advanced configurations:
For information on the supported APIs, refer to our REST API reference page.
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