npm package: @sucoza/browser-automation-test-recorder-devtools-plugin
Description: DevTools plugin for recording browser interactions and generating test cases with smart selector generation and playback capabilities
Author: tyevco
Latest version: 0.1.9

# Browser Automation Test Recorder Plugin

A comprehensive TanStack DevTools plugin for recording, analyzing, and generating browser automation tests with intelligent selector generation and advanced playback capabilities.

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## Overview

The Browser Automation Test Recorder Plugin transforms browser interactions into reliable, maintainable test code. Built for modern web development workflows, it features intelligent selector generation, cross-framework code generation, and comprehensive collaboration tools.

### Key Features

- **🎯 Smart Recording**: Capture user interactions with intelligent event filtering and optimization
- **🔍 Advanced Selector Engine**: Auto-healing selectors with multiple fallback strategies  
- **⚡ Real-time Playback**: Variable-speed playback with step-by-step debugging
- **🔧 Multi-framework Support**: Generate tests for Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, and Puppeteer
- **📊 Visual Regression**: Built-in screenshot comparison and baseline management
- **🤝 Team Collaboration**: Share recordings, add reviews, and manage test libraries
- **🎨 Accessibility Testing**: Automated WCAG compliance validation
- **📈 Performance Monitoring**: Track performance metrics during test execution
- **🔒 Security Auditing**: Built-in security scanning and vulnerability detection

## Quick Start

### Installation

```bash
npm install @sucoza/browser-automation-test-recorder-devtools-plugin
```

### Basic Usage

```typescript
import { BrowserAutomationPanel } from '@sucoza/browser-automation-test-recorder-devtools-plugin';

// Add to your DevTools setup
function DevTools() {
  return (
    <div>
      <BrowserAutomationPanel />
    </div>
  );
}
```

### Recording Your First Test

1. **Open DevTools**: Enable the Browser Automation panel in your browser's developer tools
2. **Start Recording**: Click the record button and interact with your application
3. **Review Events**: View captured events in real-time with smart filtering
4. **Generate Code**: Export as Playwright, Cypress, or other framework tests
5. **Test Playback**: Verify recordings with built-in playback engine

## Core Capabilities

### Intelligent Event Recording

The plugin captures and processes browser interactions with advanced filtering:

```typescript
// Automatic event optimization
const recorder = new EventRecorder({
  captureScreenshots: true,
  captureConsole: true,
  captureNetwork: false,
  ignoredEvents: ['mousemove', 'scroll'],
  debounceDelay: 300
});

await recorder.start();
// User interactions are automatically captured and optimized
```

### Smart Selector Generation

Multi-strategy selector generation ensures test reliability:

```typescript
// Primary selector with fallbacks
{
  primary: "[data-testid='submit-button']",
  fallbacks: [
    "button.submit-btn",
    "//button[contains(text(), 'Submit')]",
    ":nth-child(3) > button"
  ],
  confidence: 0.95,
  healing: true
}
```

### Code Generation

Export tests in your preferred framework:

```typescript
// Playwright test generation
const playwrightCode = await codeGenerator.generate('playwright', events);

// Generated output:
test('User login flow', async ({ page }) => {
  await page.goto('https://example.com/login');
  await page.fill('[data-testid="email"]', 'user@example.com');
  await page.fill('[data-testid="password"]', 'password123');
  await page.click('[data-testid="login-button"]');
  await expect(page).toHaveURL(/.*dashboard/);
});
```

## Documentation

### User Guides
- [Getting Started](docs/guides/getting-started.md) - Setup and basic usage
- [Recording Tests](docs/guides/recording-tests.md) - Comprehensive recording guide
- [Playback & Debugging](docs/guides/playback-debugging.md) - Test execution and debugging
- [Code Generation](docs/guides/code-generation.md) - Export and customization options
- [Advanced Features](docs/guides/advanced-features.md) - Visual regression, API testing, and more
- [Team Collaboration](docs/guides/team-collaboration.md) - Sharing and review workflows

### Developer Documentation
- [Architecture Overview](docs/development/architecture.md) - System design and components
- [API Reference](docs/api/README.md) - Complete API documentation
- [Contributing Guide](docs/development/contributing.md) - Development setup and guidelines
- [Plugin Development](docs/development/plugin-development.md) - Extending functionality
- [Testing Documentation](docs/development/testing.md) - Test suite and quality standards

### Integration Guides
- [TanStack DevTools](docs/integrations/tanstack-devtools.md) - DevTools integration
- [Framework Integration](docs/integrations/frameworks.md) - React, Vue, Angular support
- [CI/CD Pipelines](docs/integrations/ci-cd.md) - Automated testing workflows
- [Cloud Platforms](docs/integrations/cloud-deployment.md) - Deployment and scaling

### Examples & Tutorials
- [Complete Workflows](docs/examples/workflows.md) - Real-world usage examples
- [Best Practices](docs/examples/best-practices.md) - Optimization and patterns
- [Performance Tips](docs/examples/performance-optimization.md) - Scalability guidance
- [Custom Extensions](docs/examples/custom-extensions.md) - Plugin customization

## Advanced Configuration

### Recording Options

```typescript
const config = {
  recording: {
    captureScreenshots: true,
    captureConsole: true,
    captureNetwork: true,
    capturePerformance: true,
    ignoredEvents: ['mousemove', 'resize'],
    debounceDelay: 300,
    maxEventBuffer: 1000
  },
  selectors: {
    preferredAttributes: ['data-testid', 'data-cy', 'id'],
    enableHealing: true,
    healingStrategies: ['text', 'attributes', 'position'],
    confidenceThreshold: 0.8
  },
  playback: {
    defaultSpeed: 1.0,
    stepDelay: 100,
    retryAttempts: 3,
    timeoutMs: 30000,
    screenshotOnFailure: true
  }
};
```

### Code Generation Templates

```typescript
const templates = {
  playwright: {
    template: 'modern-typescript',
    includes: ['assertions', 'waits', 'screenshots'],
    pageObjectModel: true
  },
  cypress: {
    template: 'cypress-10',
    includes: ['commands', 'fixtures'],
    componentTesting: true
  }
};
```

## Plugin Architecture

The plugin follows TanStack DevTools architecture patterns:

```
src/
├── components/           # React UI components
│   ├── BrowserAutomationPanel.tsx    # Main devtools panel
│   └── tabs/                          # Tab implementations
├── core/                 # Business logic
│   ├── devtools-client.ts            # Event client & store integration
│   ├── devtools-store.ts             # Zustand store for state management
│   ├── recorder.ts                   # Event recording engine
│   ├── selector-engine.ts            # Smart selector generation
│   ├── playback-engine.ts            # Test playback system
│   └── generators/                   # Code generation modules
├── types/                # TypeScript definitions
└── utils/                # Utility functions
```

## Performance & Scalability

The plugin is optimized for enterprise-scale usage:

- **Event Processing**: 10,000+ events per session with intelligent buffering
- **Memory Usage**: < 50MB for typical recording sessions
- **Selector Generation**: Sub-100ms response time for complex DOM trees  
- **Code Generation**: Full test suite generation in < 2 seconds
- **Cross-browser**: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge support

## Browser Compatibility

| Feature | Chrome | Firefox | Safari | Edge |
|---------|--------|---------|--------|------|
| Event Recording | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Playback Engine | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Code Generation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Visual Regression | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Collaboration | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |

## Security & Privacy

The plugin prioritizes security and privacy:

- **Data Processing**: All recording data stays local by default
- **Sensitive Data**: Automatic PII detection and masking
- **Network Security**: Optional encrypted data transmission
- **Access Control**: Team-based permissions and sharing controls
- **Compliance**: GDPR and SOC2 compliance support

## Enterprise Features

Available for enterprise customers:

- **SSO Integration**: SAML, OAuth, and Active Directory support
- **Advanced Analytics**: Usage metrics and team productivity insights
- **Custom Deployments**: On-premise and private cloud options
- **Priority Support**: 24/7 technical support with SLA guarantees
- **Custom Training**: Team onboarding and best practices workshops

## Troubleshooting

### Common Issues

#### Recording Not Starting
```typescript
// Check DevTools client initialization
const client = getBrowserAutomationEventClient();
if (!client) {
  console.error('DevTools client not initialized');
}
```

#### Selectors Not Working
```typescript
// Enable selector healing
const config = {
  selectors: {
    enableHealing: true,
    healingStrategies: ['text', 'attributes', 'position']
  }
};
```

#### Performance Issues
```typescript
// Optimize recording settings
const config = {
  recording: {
    ignoredEvents: ['mousemove', 'scroll', 'resize'],
    debounceDelay: 500,
    maxEventBuffer: 500
  }
};
```

### Debug Mode

```typescript
// Enable debug logging
localStorage.setItem('browser-automation-debug', 'true');

// View internal state
console.log(getBrowserAutomationStore().getState());
```

## Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our [Contributing Guide](docs/development/contributing.md) for details.

### Development Setup

```bash
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/tanstack/browser-automation-test-recorder-plugin
cd browser-automation-test-recorder-plugin

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development
npm run dev

# Run tests
npm test

# Build for production
npm run build
```

### Submitting Issues

When reporting issues, please include:

1. **Environment**: Browser version, OS, plugin version
2. **Reproduction Steps**: Clear steps to reproduce the issue
3. **Expected vs Actual**: What should happen vs what actually happens
4. **Screenshots/Videos**: Visual evidence if applicable
5. **Console Logs**: Any error messages or warnings

## Community & Support

- **Documentation**: [https://browser-automation-docs.tanstack.com](https://browser-automation-docs.tanstack.com)
- **Issues**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/tanstack/browser-automation-test-recorder-plugin/issues)
- **Discussions**: [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/tanstack/browser-automation-test-recorder-plugin/discussions)
- **Discord**: [TanStack Discord](https://discord.gg/tanstack)
- **Twitter**: [@tanstack](https://twitter.com/tanstack)

## Changelog

See [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md) for version history and release notes.

## Roadmap

Upcoming features and improvements:

- **Q1 2024**: Enhanced mobile testing support
- **Q2 2024**: AI-powered test optimization
- **Q3 2024**: Visual testing improvements
- **Q4 2024**: Advanced analytics dashboard

## License

MIT

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