mobile-dev-inc/maestro

Command to install APK or APP files from a URL

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#1,665 opened on Jan 30, 2024

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P2enhancementgood first issuemaestro cli

Description

Feature Request

There should be a command like installApp - that allows you to install an APP or APK file from a URL

Why it is needed

Sometimes you want to test the interaction between different apps - installApp would provide a convenient way to install these apps.

Right now I am downloading APKs via Chrome, and I have to toggle a bunch of security settings to get it to work.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
kotlinrest api
Domain
mobilecli
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Maestro plugin systemKnowledge of Android APK installationUnderstanding of HTTP file downloads
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
Examine existing command implementations in the repo, e.g., the 'maestro' CLI command structure. Implement a new 'installApp' command that accepts a URL, downloads the APK/APP file using an HTTP client (like OkHttp), saves it temporarily, and then uses ADB or the Maestro device API to install the app. Consider handling security prompts and different file types. The implementation should follow the pattern of other commands in the source directory.