detox

When to use this skill

Use this skill whenever the user wants to:

• Write end-to-end tests for React Native applications using Detox
• Configure Detox for iOS simulators and Android emulators
• Use element matchers, actions, and assertions in Detox tests
• Integrate Detox tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Debug synchronization and timing issues in mobile tests

How to use this skill

Workflow

1. Set up the environment: install Detox CLI, configure .detoxrc.js, ensure Xcode/Android SDK are ready
2. Write test cases: use element(by.id(...)), tap(), typeText(), and expect()
3. Build and test: detox build then detox test
4. Run in CI: save artifacts (logs, screenshots) on failure

1. Configuration (.detoxrc.js)