Electron App Automation

Control Electron desktop apps with agent-browser through Chrome DevTools Protocol.

Goal

• Launch app with remote debugging.
• Connect agent-browser.
• Use snapshots to find refs.
• Interact with the app like a user.

Rules

• App must be launched with --remote-debugging-port.
• If app is already running, quit and relaunch with flag.
• Prefer unique ports for multiple apps.
• Use named sessions when controlling multiple apps.
• Use snapshot -i before clicking or filling.
• Re-snapshot after navigation or state changes.