Instantly auto-generate the most robust locator including Xpath, CSS selector and more for use with Selenium or Protractor.

Latest Version

Version
1.1.7
Update
March 26, 2021
Size
1.98MiB
Developer
www.pombuilder.com
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
3.89286 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ContextMenus
Storage
WebNavigation
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POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator Extension

Save time by letting POM Builder instantly suggest the most reliable locator for your inspected web element. The suggestion might be either XPath, CSS selector, By.id, By.name, By.linkText, etc. You can use these locators for all automation frameworks including Selenium, Protractor, Robot Framework, webdriver.io, TestArchitect Enterprise and TestArchitect Gondola.

WHO IS IT FOR?
* Test automation engineers who specialize in web testing using Selenium, Protractor, Robot Framework, webdriver.io and TestArchitect Automation Suite.

WHY USE IT?
SMART GEN
* POM Builder automatically generates the best locator for your web element of interest. The best locator should be [1] short, [2] reliable and [3] easy to understand.
* POM Builder’s smart algorithm automatically detects and ignores dynamic IDs generated by some front-end frameworks.
* If you don’t want to use the suggested locator or if your project’s convention dictates a certain type of locators, you can manually select the locator type that fits you best.

LOCATOR TEST
* You can evaluate the suggested locator or your customized locator to check whether that locator can uniquely identify the web element of interest.

POM CODE GEN
* After designing the best locator for your web element, POM Builder can help you generate the corresponding POM code snippet. You can paste this code snippet directly into your Selenium, Protractor and TestArchitect project.

NOTES:
* POM Builder does not track your browsing history in any way, nor does it transmit any data over the internet. All data remains on your local hard disk drive at all times. However, POM Builder needs \"webNavigation\" and \"tabs\" permissions in order to generate locators for elements inside iFrames.

WHAT'S NEW
* Version: 1.1.7
- Shadow DOM support

* Version: 1.0.129
- Minor bug fixes

* Version: 1.0.124
- Added more information to the popup window
- Minor bug fixes

* Version: 1.0.104
- Generates frame path for an element located inside an iFrame
- Add escape sequences to output locator, if required.
- Improve UI/UX for POM Template Configuration feature: change behaviors of saving and reset functions.
- Improve UI/UX for Smart Gen feature: auto-hide non value field.
- Improve xPath and Css algorithm.
- Fix some other issues reported by our dear users.
Known Issues:
- Test Locator does not work properly in auto-redirect website.
- Locator values are not refreshed if user inspects the control in another frame then inspects back to exactly previous element.

* User Guide: https://github.com/logigearcorporation/pombuilder/wiki/User-Guide
* Release notes: https://github.com/logigearcorporation/pombuilder/wiki/Release-Notes
* Blog: https://blog.pombuilder.com/
* User group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pombuilder/
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Source Manifest.json

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"name":"POM Builder \u2013 Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator",
"short_name":"POM Builder",
"version":"1.1.7",
"manifest_version":2,
"description":"Instantly auto-generate the most robust locator including Xpath, CSS selector and more for use with Selenium or Protractor.",
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"48":"images/POMBuilder48.png",
"128":"images/POMBuilder128.png"},
"browser_action":{"default_icon":{"16":"images/POMBuilder16.png"},
"default_popup":"popup/popup.html",
"default_title":"POM Builder"},
"permissions":["contextMenus",
"storage",
"webNavigation"],
"background":{"page":"background/background.html",
"persistent":false},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":[""],
"js":["content/script.js"],
"all_frames":true}],
"content_security_policy":"script-src 'self' https://www.google-analytics.com; img-src *; object-src 'self'",
"devtools_page":"devtools/devtools.html"}
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How to download and manually install POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator extension file

Select and download the POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install POM Builder – Auto-generate CSS/XPath Locator extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Emil Shaiakhmedov (ID: 000000b5f95b7b59) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/20/2021 awesome

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耿海东 (ID: 000000eb40c78321) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/27/2021 Simple and easy to use

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