automation

Inspect running zero-native WebView shell apps via CLI commands for readiness and bridge checks.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vercel-labs/zero-native --skill automation-vercel-labs
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Skill: automation
Source: https://github.com/vercel-labs/zero-native/tree/main/skill-data/automation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vercel-labs/zero-native --skill automation-vercel-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The automation guide helps developers and QA teams verify the behavior of running zero-native WebView shell apps by providing a structured approach to readiness checks, window/state inspection, and bridge communication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Inspect runtime state and window metadata to ensure the app is ready.
  • Execute smoke tests and CI workflows that validate the automation interface and bridge commands.
  • Use in GUI-capable sessions to validate end-to-end interactions between the app, runtime, and WebView.

Quick Start

Start an automation-enabled app and verify readiness by querying the automation interface and checking the snapshot output.

Frequently Asked Questions about automation

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate smoke tests for a running WebView shell application?▼

You can automate WebView shell smoke tests by interfacing with the built-in automation system to validate runtime readiness, inspect window metadata, and verify bridge responsiveness through CLI commands.

What is the file-based IPC mechanism used for zero-native WebView runtime verification?▼

The file-based IPC mechanism for zero-native WebView runtime verification operates under the .zig-cache/zero-native-automation directory, enabling communication for wait, list, snapshot, reload, and bridge CLI commands.

Can I use this automation interface to validate bridge responsiveness in CI workflows?▼

Yes, the automation interface supports CI workflows by executing bridge commands and snapshot reporting to validate that the running zero-native WebView application and its runtime bridge are fully responsive.

How do I check if a GUI-capable session is ready before executing end-to-end WebView tests?▼

You can check GUI session readiness by querying the automation interface and evaluating the snapshot output to ensure the app, runtime, and WebView are prepared for end-to-end interaction validation.

Does this automation approach require native dependencies to inspect window metadata?▼

No, this automation approach operates on a zero-native architecture, allowing you to inspect window metadata and runtime state without requiring native dependencies for the WebView shell application.