TestChimp AI Co-Pilot

Description

TestChimp acts as a QA workflow layer designed to enhance the efficiency and traceability of testing processes for agents. It brings together test plans, Smart Tests within your repository, CI integration, and production behavior into a single, cohesive loop. This integration ensures comprehensive coverage and clear traceability between what was planned, what was automated, and how users actually interact with the application.

The Chrome extension component of TestChimp seamlessly integrates this powerful workflow directly into the browser experience while users are testing their applications. This means that both manual test runs and script authoring remain intrinsically linked to TestChimp scenarios, preventing valuable testing data from being lost in scattered screenshots or ad-hoc notes.

With TestChimp, manual test sessions can be captured and directly tied to specific TestChimp scenarios, including branch and environment details. As you interact with the application, steps are recorded with screenshots for evidence. Users can add notes to any step, optionally tagging specific elements or areas for annotated screenshots. Sessions can be marked as passed or failed and then synced to TestChimp for historical records, reporting, and coverage analysis alongside automated tests. Exploratory testing sessions can also be used to report bugs, with elements or areas tagged for precise bug tracking within TestChimp and visible in the Atlas page and bug listings.

The 'Script Gen' feature allows for the creation of Smart Tests directly from browser actions. By starting step capture, users can record their interactions, generating Playwright commands and page context. This capture can then be transformed into a Smart Test, which includes Playwright scripts with optional AI-native steps like `ai.act("…")` for resilient automation and guided exploration. Captures can be initiated from test planning stages, ensuring new tests are correctly associated with their respective scenarios. Documentation for the Chrome extension is available at https://docs.testchimp.io/chrome-extension/intro.

TestChimp AI Co-Pilot's Core Features

• Create SmartTests from manual test steps

• Find, report, and fix bugs directly from the browser

• QA workflow layer for agents

• Integrates test plans, Smart Tests, CI, and production behavior

• Provides traceability and coverage across planned, automated, and user actions

• Captures manual test sessions with scenario traceability

• Records steps with screenshots for evidence

• Allows adding notes and tagging elements for annotated screenshots

• Reports bugs directly from exploratory testing sessions

• Generates Playwright commands and page context from browser actions

• Creates Smart Tests with optional AI-native steps

• Links captures to the correct scenario during test planning

How to use TestChimp AI Co-Pilot?

1. 1

   Configure: Install the TestChimp Chrome extension and link it to your TestChimp account.

2. 2

   Manual Testing: Run a planned scenario, record your steps with screenshots, add notes, and mark as passed/failed.

3. 3

   Bug Reporting: During exploratory testing, tag bug-related elements and report directly through the extension.

4. 4

   Script Generation: Start step capture to record actions and generate Playwright commands for Smart Tests.

5. 5

   Integrate: Sync manual sessions and bug reports to TestChimp for comprehensive workflow management.

6. 6

   Automate: Utilize generated Smart Tests with AI-native steps for resilient automation.

TestChimp AI Co-Pilot's Use Cases

• Automated Test Generation
• Manual Test Session Capture
• Bug Reporting
• QA Workflow Integration
• Traceability Enhancement
• Exploratory Testing
• CI/CD Integration

FAQ from TestChimp AI Co-Pilot

• What is TestChimp and who is it for?

  TestChimp is an AI co-pilot for QA teams, acting as a workflow layer to enhance testing processes, traceability, and coverage.

• How does TestChimp create SmartTests?

  TestChimp generates SmartTests by capturing your actions in the browser, creating Playwright commands and page context, which can include AI-native steps.

• Can I report bugs directly from the browser with TestChimp?

  Yes, TestChimp allows you to report bugs directly from exploratory testing sessions by tagging relevant elements or areas.

• What kind of traceability does TestChimp offer?

  TestChimp provides traceability across planned tests, automated scripts, and actual user behavior, integrating them into a single loop.

• Does the TestChimp Chrome extension support manual test sessions?

  Yes, the extension captures manual test sessions, links them to TestChimp scenarios, and records steps with screenshots.

• What is the benefit of using TestChimp with CI?

  TestChimp integrates with CI pipelines to ensure comprehensive coverage and clear visibility between planned, automated, and observed application behavior.

• Can I add notes or annotations to my test steps?

  Absolutely, you can add notes to any step and optionally tag elements or areas for annotated screenshots within TestChimp.

• What automation framework does TestChimp generate scripts for?

  TestChimp generates Playwright commands and scripts, supporting AI-native steps for resilient automation.

• Where can I find documentation for the TestChimp Chrome extension?

  Documentation for the TestChimp Chrome extension is available at https://docs.testchimp.io/chrome-extension/intro.

• How does TestChimp help with coverage?

  By linking manual tests, automated scripts, and user behavior, TestChimp provides a holistic view of coverage across your application.