Document appium deque integration using the axe devtools for mobile

docs/mobile-apps/automated-testing/appium/appium-2-deque-drivers.md

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+---
+id: appium-deque-drivers
+title: Deque axe DevTools® Mobile Analyzer Accessibility Drivers
+sidebar_label: Appium Deque axe DevTools Integration
+description: Learn how to run accessibility tests using axe DevTools® Mobile Analyzer drivers hosted in Sauce Labs' private cloud.
+---
+
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+<p><span className="sauceGreen">Real Devices</span></p>
+
+[Deque's axe™](https://www.deque.com/axe/) is a leading digital accessibility toolkit. 
+The [axe DevTools® for Mobile SDK](https://docs.deque.com/devtools-mobile/appium) extends this functionality to mobile platforms, 
+allowing you to integrate automated accessibility testing directly into your Appium workflows. 
+With this SDK, you can scan mobile app content, identify accessibility issues, and improve compliance with accessibility standards.
+
+The following guide explains how to set up the Sauce Labs integration with [axe DevTools® for Mobile](https://docs.deque.com/devtools-mobile/appium). 
+This integration enables you to run mobile accessibility tests securely and efficiently using Sauce Labs' private cloud infrastructure.
+
+## What You'll Need
+
+- A Sauce Labs account ([Log in](https://accounts.saucelabs.com/am/XUI/#login/) or sign up for a [free trial license](https://saucelabs.com/sign-up))
+- Your Sauce Labs [Username and Access Key](https://app.saucelabs.com/user-settings)
+- Familiarity writing and running [Appium tests](/mobile-apps/automated-testing/appium/)
+- [A Deque Account](https://axe.deque.com/plans) (axe DevTools® for Mobile Product is required) 
+
+
+## Appium 2 Version: `appium2-deque-accessibility`
+
+Sauce Labs offers various versions of Appium 2 in our private cloud. One of these is the `appium2-deque-accessibility` version, 
+designed to support accessibility testing on mobile apps for both iOS and Android. This version integrates Appium drivers developed by 
+the Deque team, enabling seamless integration of accessibility scans into your existing test automation workflows.
+
+You can find more details on Sauce Labs' [Appium versions documentation](/mobile-apps/automated-testing/appium/appium-versions/#appium-2x).
+
+## Key Features of `appium2-deque-accessibility`
+- ****Includes Deque Drivers :**** This version incorporates the following accessibility drivers developed by Deque:
+    - [axe-appium-xcuitest-driver](https://docs.deque.com/devtools-mobile/2024.9.18/en/appium-setup#configure-your-tests): Automation name is `AxeXCUITEST`
+    - [axe-appium-uiautomator2-driver](https://docs.deque.com/devtools-mobile/2024.9.18/en/appium-setup#configure-your-tests): Automation name is `AxeUIAutomator2`
+- ****Backward Compatibility with Deprecated Plugin:**** While Deque’s  [axeDevToolsMobile Appium Plugin](https://docs.deque.com/devtools-mobile/2024.2.14/en/june-2024-3) 
+has been deprecated, Sauce Labs will continue hosting it until January 31st, allowing users time to migrate to the new drivers.
+- ****Powered by Appium :**** This version is built on version [2.12.1](https://github.com/appium/appium/releases/tag/appium%402.12.1) of appium, 
+ensuring the latest Appium features and compatibility enhancements.
+

docs/mobile-apps/automated-testing/appium/appium-versions.md

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 :::info Supported Custom Appium Plugins:
 The following list of custom Appium plugins are supported:
 - [Appium Images Plugin](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@appium/images-plugin). This plugin will now be included by default with Appium version `latest` and all subsequent versions released after April 1st.
-- [Deque axe DevTools® Mobile Analyzer Accessibility plugin](https://docs.deque.com/devtools-mobile/appium). This plugin helps you with automated accessibility testing. Empower your team to focus on identifying and resolving accessibility issues. Requires Deque axe DevTools® Mobile license.
+- [Deque axe DevTools® Mobile Analyzer Accessibility plugin](https://docs.deque.com/devtools-mobile/appium). This plugin helps you with automated accessibility testing. Empower your team to focus on identifying and resolving accessibility issues. Requires Deque axe DevTools® Mobile license.  <b>Deprecated</b>
 :::
 
 ### Appium 2.x
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         <code>stable</code>
       </td>
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         <ul>
             <li>
                 <a href="https://docs.deque.com/devtools-mobile/2024.2.14/en/june-2024-3" target="_blank">
-                    <code>axeDevToolsMobile Appium Plugin</code>: 2.2.0
+                    <code>axeDevToolsMobile Appium Plugin</code>: 2.2.0 <b>Deprecated</b>
+                </a>
+            </li>
+            <li>
+                <a href="https://docs.deque.com/devtools-mobile/2024.2.14/en/appium-setup" target="_blank">
+                    <code>axe-appium-xcuitest-driver </code>: 1.0.1
+                </a>
+            </li>
+            <li>
+                <a href="https://docs.deque.com/devtools-mobile/2024.2.14/en/appium-setup" target="_blank">
+                    <code>axe-appium-uiautomator2-driver </code>: 1.1.0
                 </a>
             </li>
             <li>
-                <a href="https://github.com/appium/appium/releases/tag/appium%402.11.0" target="_blank">
-                    <code>appium</code>: 2.11.0
+                <a href="https://github.com/appium/appium/releases/tag/appium%402.12.1" target="_blank">
+                    <code>appium</code>: 2.12.1
                 </a>
             </li>
         </ul>

sidebars.js

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                                 'mobile-apps/automated-testing/appium/test-app-upgrades',
                                 'mobile-apps/automated-testing/appium/appium-flutter',
                                 'mobile-apps/automated-testing/appium/appium-flutter-integration-driver',
+                                'mobile-apps/automated-testing/appium/appium-deque-drivers',
                             ],
                         },
                         {