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IDE Extensions

TestChimp provides IDE extensions that integrate with popular code editors, enabling you to generate SmartTests, run tests, and fix bugs directly from your development environment.

Supported IDEs​

VS Code​

The TestChimp extension works with VS Code when you have Cline or GitHub Copilot installed:

  • The extension leverages the AI capabilities of Cline or Copilot for test generation and bug fixing
  • All TestChimp features are available through the VS Code extension

Cursor​

TestChimp provides native support for Cursor, the AI-powered code editor:

  • Full TestChimp integration with Cursor's built-in AI capabilities
  • All features work seamlessly with Cursor's native AI assistant

Antigravity​

TestChimp also supports Antigravity, another AI-powered code editor:

  • Complete TestChimp feature set available in Antigravity
  • Works with Antigravity's native AI assistant

Key Features​

Generate SmartTests from Scenario Text Files​

You can generate SmartTests from plain English scenario descriptions:

  1. Create a scenario file: Write your test scenario in plain English steps in a .txt file
  2. Right-click on the file: Select TestChimp → Generate Script
  3. Script generation: The extension uses AI to convert your scenario into a Playwright SmartTest script
  4. Output: The generated script is saved in your tests folder

This enables you to quickly create SmartTests by describing what you want to test in natural language.

Run SmartTests​

You can run SmartTests directly from your IDE:

  1. Open a SmartTest file in your editor
  2. Right-click on the file
  3. Select "TestChimp → Run Test": Executes the test without AI repair
  4. Or select "TestChimp → Run with AI Repair": Executes the test with AI-powered error detection and automatic repair

AI Repair: When running with AI repair, if the test fails after deflaking attempts, the extension will:

  • Analyze the failure
  • Use AI to repair the script
  • Update the test file with the repaired code

Fix Bugs from Chrome Extension​

The IDE extension communicates with the Chrome Extension to enable Visual Vibe Coding:

  1. Find a bug in the browser: Use the Chrome Extension to view bugs for the current screen
  2. Click "Fix" in the bug card: In the Chrome Extension's Bugs tab, click the "Fix" button (code icon) on any bug
  3. Chrome Extension sends to IDE: The Chrome Extension sends the bug details and context to your IDE extension
  4. IDE receives and fixes: Your IDE extension receives the bug information formatted as a task for your AI assistant (Cline, Copilot, or Cursor's native AI)
  5. AI suggests fixes: The AI assistant in your IDE can help fix the bug with full context

This creates a seamless workflow where you can identify bugs in the browser and fix them in your code editor without manually copying details or switching contexts.

Benefits​

  • Generate tests from scenarios: Quickly create SmartTests by describing tests in plain English
  • Run tests in IDE: Execute SmartTests directly from your editor
  • AI-powered repair: Automatically fix test failures with AI assistance
  • Fix bugs from browser: Click "Fix" in Chrome Extension to send bugs to your IDE for AI-assisted fixing
  • Seamless workflow: No context switching between browser and code editor

IDE extensions bring TestChimp's powerful testing capabilities directly into your development environment, making testing and bug fixing a natural part of your coding workflow.