A faster Appium Inspector — no session setup

LocatorLens

Skip the session config. Inspect any app already on screen, copy 10+ ranked locators, and switch apps without touching Appium.

Add to Chrome — FreeExplore workflow
No session configSwitch apps instantly10+ locators, one click
Faster than Appium InspectorNo session JSON, no capability setup. Open an app and start inspecting in seconds.
Switch apps without restartingInspect whatever app is in the foreground — change apps, no reconnection needed.
All locators in one click10+ strategies generated, ranked by reliability, and uniqueness-validated instantly.

See it in action

Watch LocatorLens inspect a live app in real time.

The full workflow from server start to copied locator — in under two minutes.

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Interactive workflow

From open app to copied locator — faster than setting up an Appium session.

No capability JSON. No session per app. Just open Chrome, connect your device, and inspect.

Extension popup

Start from Chrome

One click starts the local backend and Appium server — no terminal, no manual commands.

Extension popup -> Start Servers
1 click

Interactive inspector

Click any element. Get every locator strategy, ranked and validated instantly.

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All the features you love with a fresh new look

XML Source
<hierarchy class="Hierarchy">
  <android.widget.FrameLayout package="com.google.android.gm">
    <android.widget.LinearLayout resource-id="android:id/content">
      <android.widget.TextView selected="true">
        Welcome message
      </android.widget.TextView>
    </android.widget.LinearLayout>
  </android.widget.FrameLayout>
</hierarchy>
Element DetailsUnique

Welcome message

android.widget.TextView

  • text: New in Gmail
  • enabled: true
  • displayed: true
By.id("com.google.android.gm:id/welcome_tour_title")

Live screen mirror

Stream your device screen up to 30 FPS and click any element to inspect it instantly.

XML hierarchy browser

Hover any node in the tree to highlight it on screen. Search by attribute name or value.

Ranked locators + validation

Best locator shown first. Each one tagged as unique or multiple-match before you copy it.

Appium method preview

See getText(), getRect(), and isEnabled() values for any element before writing test code.

Interact + scroll mode

Tap elements or drag to scroll directly from the browser — no device in hand needed.

Built-in log viewer

Filterable Info, Warning, and Error logs — debug without leaving Chrome.

Why it feels faster

LocatorLens vs. traditional Appium Inspector workflows.

Workflow needLocatorLensTraditional inspector flow
Startup1 click from Chrome — no terminal requiredStart Appium manually, configure capabilities JSON
App switchingInspect any foreground app instantly — no reconnectionNew session and new capabilities required per app
Screen updatesLive mirror up to 30 FPS with auto-refresh on changeStatic snapshot — manual refresh required
Locator output10+ strategies together: XPath, IDs, UIAutomator2, Accessibility ID, Class Chain, NSPredicateUsually one strategy at a time
ValidationUnique or multiple-match badge per locatorVerify uniqueness manually in code
Interact modeTap and scroll from the browser, no device in handSeparate panel, limited gestures

Setup

Built as a local-first Chrome extension workflow.

1

Install prerequisites

Node.js 18+, Appium 2.x, and the UIAutomator2 or XCUITest driver.

3

Run auto setup

Download the installer from Settings and register the native companion in one step.

4

Start inspecting

Start servers, select a device, open any app, and click elements on the live mirror.

Node.js 18+
Appium 2.x
Local companion
Dark + light theme

Built for daily Appium work

Stop reconfiguring. Start inspecting.

Open the app, click the element, copy the locator. That's the whole loop.

Android, iOS Simulator, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

All automation stays local — nothing leaves your machine.

Add to Chrome — FreeView on GitHub