General Questions
What is AskUI?
AskUI is a UI automation tool that uses AI vision technology to interact with any user interface. Unlike traditional selectors, AskUI understands what’s on your screen visually, making automation more resilient and human-like.What makes AskUI different from other automation tools?
- Visual Understanding: Uses AI to see and understand UI elements like humans do
- No Selectors Needed: Works without CSS selectors, XPaths, or IDs
- Cross-Platform: Automates any application on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS
- Natural Language: Describe what you want in plain English
What platforms does AskUI support?
- Desktop: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Mobile: Android, iOS (via device streaming)
- Web: Any browser
- Applications: Desktop apps, Electron apps, legacy applications
Is AskUI secure?
Yes, AskUI is designed with security in mind:- All communications are encrypted
- No screenshots or data leave your infrastructure (with on-premise option)
- ISO 27001 certified
- GDPR compliant
Getting Started
How do I install AskUI?
See our Quickstart Guide for installation instructions for your platform.Do I need programming experience?
Basic programming knowledge is helpful but not required:- Python SDK is beginner-friendly
- Extensive documentation and examples
- Active community support
- Visual workflow builder coming soon
What languages does AskUI support?
Currently:- Python (primary, full support)
- TypeScript/JavaScript (legacy, limited support)
Can I try AskUI for free?
Yes! Sign up at hub.askui.com for a free trial that includes:- Full feature access
- Community support
- Sample projects
Technical Questions
What AI models does AskUI use?
AskUI uses proprietary vision models:- UIDT-1: UI Detection and Text recognition
- Custom models: For specific UI elements
- Locator models: For natural language understanding
Can I use AskUI in CI/CD pipelines?
Yes! AskUI integrates with:- GitHub Actions
- GitLab CI
- Jenkins
- Azure DevOps
- Docker
Does AskUI work with virtual machines?
Yes, AskUI works with:- VMware
- VirtualBox
- Hyper-V
- Cloud VMs (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Docker containers
Can AskUI handle dynamic content?
Yes! AskUI excels at dynamic content because it:- Understands visual context
- Doesn’t rely on fixed selectors
- Can wait for elements to appear
- Handles animations and transitions
Pricing and Licensing
How is AskUI priced?
AskUI offers:- Free Trial: Full features for evaluation
- Team: Pay-per-use model
- Enterprise: Custom pricing with SLA
Can I use AskUI for commercial projects?
Yes, with appropriate licensing. Check your subscription terms or contact sales.Is there an on-premise option?
Yes, enterprise customers can deploy AskUI on-premise for complete data control.Common Use Cases
What can I automate with AskUI?
Common scenarios include:- End-to-end testing
- Regression testing
- Data entry automation
- Legacy system integration
- Cross-browser testing
- Mobile app testing
- RPA workflows
Can AskUI automate desktop applications?
Yes! AskUI can automate:- Native Windows applications
- macOS applications
- Linux applications
- Electron apps
- Java Swing/AWT
- .NET WinForms/WPF
Does AskUI support mobile testing?
Yes, through:- Real device streaming
- Emulators/simulators
- Cloud device farms
Troubleshooting
Where can I find help?
How do I report bugs?
See our Bug Reporting Guide for detailed instructions.What if I’m having technical issues?
Check our specific troubleshooting guides:Community and Resources
Is there a community forum?
Join our Discord server to:- Ask questions
- Share experiences
- Get help from experts
- Connect with other users
Where can I find examples?
- Documentation examples
- GitHub repositories
- Discord community projects
- YouTube tutorials
Can I contribute to AskUI?
Yes! We welcome contributions:- Report bugs
- Suggest features
- Share use cases
- Write tutorials
- Help other users
Next Steps
- New to AskUI? Start with our Quickstart Guide
- Need help? Check Troubleshooting
- Want to learn more? Explore Core Concepts