Records a user session and generates cypress code for automation and testing purposes.
Cypress Recorder Extension
Cypress Recorder is a developer tool that records user interaction within a web application and generates Cypress scripts to allow the developer to replicate that particular session. This will speed up your development cycle by facilitating the creation of unit and integration tests.
Getting Started
Click 'Add to Chrome'. That's it! Once you see our icon at the upper-right of your browser window, you are ready to start generating Cypress scripts.
Features
This extension will allow you to:
* Record clicks, typing, submits, and navigation in the browser.
* See the scripts render live as they are generated.
* Delete accidental actions.
* Reorder actions as necessary.
* Pause and resume recording within a single session.
* Record navigation within a domain.
* Copy the generated code to your clipboard.
Usage
* Open the extension and click 'Start Recording' to begin recording actions.
* Click links, submit forms, etc.
* Check your saved actions by opening the popup at any time.
* Click 'Stop Recording' to stop recording. From there, you will have the option to resume recording, reset, or copy your generated code to your clipboard.
* You can also use keyboard shortcuts:
On Macs:
- ctrl + R to start and stop recording
- ctrl + G to reset
On PCs and Linux:
- alt + R to start and stop recording
- alt + G to reset
Authors
Abbey Campbell | https://github.com/abbeycampbell
Bradley Morgan | https://github.com/bkmorgan3
Ken Sakuma | https://github.com/gxcad
Adam Stover | https://github.com/adam-stover
We welcome contributions to this project! Check us out on Github: https://github.com/KabaLabs/Cypress-Recorder
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Cypress Recorder extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Cypress Recorder 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 Cypress Recorder extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Cypress Recorder extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Cypress Recorder extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Cypress Recorder 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 Cypress Recorder Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Cypress Recorder extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Cypress Recorder extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Cypress Recorder 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 Cypress Recorder 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 Cypress Recorder extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Cypress Recorder 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 Cypress Recorder extension file
Select and download the Cypress Recorder 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 Cypress Recorder 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 Cypress Recorder 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 Cypress Recorder 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 Cypress Recorder extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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