Welcome to AutoSmoke! This guide will help you create and run your first AI-powered smoke test.
Quick Start#
Step 1: Enter Your URL#
Navigate to the AutoSmoke dashboard and paste the URL of the page you want to test. Our AI will analyze the page and suggest relevant test cases.
Step 2: Review Test Suggestions#
Based on your page content, we'll suggest test cases that cover common user flows:
- Form submissions
- Navigation flows
- Authentication
- Critical business processes
You can accept, modify, or create your own tests.
Step 3: Write Your Test in Plain English#
Describe what you want to test using natural language:
Navigate to the login page
Enter "user@example.com" in the email field
Enter "password123" in the password field
Click the "Sign In" button
Verify that the dashboard is displayed
Step 4: Run Your Test#
Click "Run Test" and watch AutoSmoke execute your test in a real browser. You'll see:
- Live execution progress
- Screenshots at each step
- Pass/fail status
- Error details if something goes wrong
Understanding Test Results#
After a test run, you'll see:
- Status: Whether the test passed or failed
- Duration: How long the test took to run
- Screenshots: Visual proof of each step
- Logs: Detailed execution logs for debugging
Scheduling Tests#
Set up recurring test runs to monitor your application:
- Open your test
- Click "Schedule"
- Choose your frequency (hourly, daily, weekly)
- Configure notifications
You'll be alerted immediately if a scheduled test fails.
Next Steps#
- Writing Effective Tests - Best practices for reliable tests
- Understanding Selectors - How AutoSmoke finds elements
- Handling Authentication - Testing behind login
- Notifications & Alerts - Get notified via email, Slack, or webhook