argent-device-interact

Automate UI interactions on iOS simulators and Android emulators by dispatching commands with a unified udid, using normalized 0.0–1.0 coordinates to tap elements, perform gestures, type text, and press hardware buttons. Use describe tools to locate correct tap targets before interacting.

Reproduce user flows for manual testing by applying single taps, normalized-coordinate gestures, and text input across both platforms. Launch apps directly by bundle ID or open URLs and deep links instead of tapping home-screen icons to ensure reliable navigation during testing.

Yes, you can press hardware buttons like home, back, power, volume, and app switch on both platforms. Type text via iOS paste (clipboard-based) or keyboard input for iOS and Android, enabling comprehensive hardware input and typing automation across simulators and emulators.

Find correct tap targets by using discovery tools like describe, debugger, and native describe variants before interacting. Avoid screenshot-driven navigation; instead, use these tools to inspect the UI hierarchy and ensure accurate touch targeting across iOS and Android environments.

Automated gestures fail when tap targets are incorrect or coordinates are not properly normalized. Use describe tools to verify the correct UI element before interacting, and ensure all swipe, pinch, and rotate gestures use normalized 0.0–1.0 coordinates for reliable cross-platform reproduction.

Yes, you need a unified udid-based dispatch to target the correct device. This identifier routes all tap, gesture, typing, and hardware button commands to the specific iOS simulator or Android emulator instance you intend to automate.