Automata
Generate browser automation scripts from reviewed and approved user steps.
Overview
Automata helps users generate browser automation scripts from clear test instructions. It is designed to make UI automation faster, more structured, and easier to review.
What Automata is for
- browser automation
- UI regression testing
- smoke testing
- repetitive web workflows
- simple end-to-end journeys
- QA productivity improvement
Typical workflow
- Open Automata.
- Enter the target URL.
- Describe the user journey.
- Review generated steps where applicable.
- Approve the intended steps.
- Generate the script.
- Review quality indicators.
- Download the generated script.
- Use history to access previous runs.
Good input examples
Weak
Test website.
Better
Open the login page, enter valid user credentials, submit the form, and verify that the dashboard is displayed.
Approved steps
Approved steps represent the user-reviewed version of the intended workflow. They help ensure Automata generates a script for the flow the user actually wants.
Generated output
- browser automation script
- downloadable file
- run metadata
- history entry
- quality indicators where supported
Quality indicators
| Metric | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Confidence | Estimated confidence in the generated output. |
| Coverage | How closely the script follows the approved steps. |
| Validation | Whether the generated script passed expected checks. |
| Execution Status | Whether the generated flow was verified where applicable. |
| Healing Count | Whether limited correction was needed during generation or verification. |
Limitations
- captcha-protected flows
- MFA/OTP-heavy flows
- anti-bot systems
- private/VPN-only applications unless supported through an appropriate access model
- highly dynamic interfaces
- unclear instructions
- flows requiring sensitive production credentials
Responsible use
Users must only test systems they own or are authorized to test. Generated scripts should be reviewed before use in CI/CD, production-like environments, or customer-impacting workflows.
FAQ
Q: What does Automata do?
A: Automata helps generate browser automation scripts from clear user instructions and reviewed test steps.
Q: Do I need coding knowledge?
A: You do not need deep coding knowledge to start, but generated scripts should be reviewed before serious use.
Q: Can Automata test any website?
A: No. Captcha, MFA, anti-bot systems, private networks, and highly dynamic pages may limit generation quality.
Q: When is a credit deducted?
A: Credits are deducted only for successful eligible paid actions according to active TestFabric billing rules.
Official legal policies
This page is an informational overview. Official legal terms, privacy, acceptable use, security, refund, and contact policies are available in the Quagix legal pages.