Originally released with the and .NET Framework 3.0 , UISpy was a primary tool for early WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) developers. Where's UISpy.exe - Sergei Dorogin's technical blog
: It exposes metadata for each UI element, such as its AutomationId , Name , ClassName , and Control Type . Uispy.exe
is a graphical tool used to inspect the user interface (UI) of Windows applications. It allows developers to view the internal structure of an application as perceived by the Windows UI Automation Tree , which is critical for creating accessible software and reliable automated tests. Key Functions and Features Originally released with the and
: The tool displays a tree structure of every control within a Windows application (e.g., buttons, text boxes, panes). such as its AutomationId