TestBot Recorder

Record browser interactions and capture web elements with auto-generated locators for test automation.

# TestBot Recorder - Browser Interaction Recording & Element Capture > TestBot Recorder is a Chrome extension for test automation that combines browser interaction recording with intelligent element capture. Record user actions, capture web elements with auto-generated locators, and publish directly to your test management platform. ## Key Features ### Element Spy - **Auto-Spy Mode** - Scan up to 100 interactive elements on a page with one click - **Manual Spy Mode** - Click individual elements to capture their properties - **Multiple Locator Strategies** - Generates locators for: - ID - Name - Class Name - XPath (absolute and relative) - CSS Selector - Link Text / Partial Link Text - Tag Name - **Locator Validation** - Real-time validation showing: - Unique (matches exactly 1 element) - Ambiguous (matches multiple elements) - Invalid (no elements found) - **Default Locator Selection** - Set preferred locator strategy per element - **Keyboard Shortcuts** - `Ctrl+Shift+S` (Mac: `Cmd+Shift+S`) to toggle spy, `Ctrl+Shift+A` (Mac: `Cmd+Shift+A`) to auto-spy, `Ctrl+Shift+E` (Mac: `Cmd+Shift+E`) to export ### Browser Interaction Recorder - **Smart Recording** - Automatically captures clicks, typing, selections, checkboxes, and navigation events - **Template Matching** - Maps recorded actions to predefined test templates for consistent test generation - **Action Consolidation** - Intelligently merges consecutive TYPE, SELECT, and CHECK/UNCHECK actions - **Multi-Tab Support** - Handles tab switches and cross-domain navigation with user prompts - **Screenshot Capture** - Captures full-page screenshots during recording sessions - **Keyboard Shortcuts** - `Ctrl+Shift+R` (Mac: `Cmd+Shift+R`) to start/resume, `Ctrl+Shift+X` (Mac: `Cmd+Shift+X`) to stop ### Export & Publish - **Download** - Export captured elements or recorded scripts as files - **Publish** - Send directly to Test Management Services with API token authentication - **Project Integration** - Select target project and website for organized test management ### User Interface - **Floating Panel** - Draggable, resizable panel that stays on top of web content - **Fullscreen Mode** - Expanded view with 3-column layout for detailed information - **Minimized Mode** - Compact view with quick access to stop recording - **Dark/Light Theme** - Follows system preferences ## How It Works 1. **Install & Activate** - Add the extension to Chrome - Press `Alt+T` or click the extension icon to open TestBot 2. **Configure (Optional)** - Set API token for publishing to Test Management Services - Select target project and website 3. **Record Interactions** - Enter a script name and click "Start Recording" - Interact with the web page - all actions are captured automatically - Click "Stop Recording" when done 4. **Capture Elements** - Switch to Element Spy tab - Use "Auto-spy" to scan all elements or toggle spy mode for manual capture - Review and validate generated locators 5. **Export or Publish** - Download as a file for local use - Publish directly to your test management platform ## Keyboard Shortcuts | Action | Windows/Linux | Mac | |--------|---------------|-----| | Toggle TestBot | `Alt+T` | `Alt+T` | | Toggle Spy Mode | `Ctrl+Shift+S` | `Cmd+Shift+S` | | Auto-Spy Elements | `Ctrl+Shift+A` | `Cmd+Shift+A` | | Export Elements | `Ctrl+Shift+E` | `Cmd+Shift+E` | | Start/Resume Recording | `Ctrl+Shift+R` | `Cmd+Shift+R` | | Stop Recording | `Ctrl+Shift+X` | `Cmd+Shift+X` | ## Requirements - Google Chrome browser - Active internet connection (for publishing features) - API token from Test Management Services (for publishing) --- > TestBot Recorder empowers QA engineers and developers to build automated tests faster and more accurately. Capture elements, record interactions, and integrate seamlessly with your test automation workflow.