Linux Desktop Automation & Testing

About

This skill provides a robust framework for end-to-end testing of Linux desktop applications, including those built with GTK and Qt. It intelligently detects the active display server to leverage either Wayland-native tools like ydotool and grim or X11-standard tools like xdotool and scrot. Beyond simple input simulation, it enables deep application interaction via D-Bus and accessibility verification through AT-SPI, ensuring comprehensive UI coverage. Built for reliability, it integrates strictly with TDD workflows to verify application health before executing automated UI interactions.

Key Features

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• UI element discovery and accessibility auditing using AT-SPI
• Automated screenshot capture and visual verification with grim and scrot
• Dual-server compatibility for Wayland (ydotool, wtype) and X11 (xdotool)
• Integrated TDD gates to ensure application readiness before testing
• Programmatic application control via D-Bus service interaction

Use Cases

• End-to-end testing for native Linux GTK or Qt desktop applications
• Verifying UI states and accessibility compliance on Linux desktops
• Simulating complex keyboard and mouse interactions for system-wide automation