AI Recorder Basics

The AI Recorder is a core tool in BlinqIO that captures user actions inside a web application and automatically converts them into test scenarios. It helps the AI Test Engineer create reliable and repeatable automated tests without writing code manually.

Before You Begin

Make sure you have completed the onboarding steps before using the Recorder.

Launching the AI Recorder

To start recording:

1. Open your project and switch to the environment where you want to test.
   

2. Click Record Scenario at the top of the interface.
   

3. Choose a recording method:

   • In the Cloud: The test runs securely within BlinqIO’s cloud environment.

   • Locally: The test runs on your machine. This option is ideal for private or locally hosted sites.

     If local recording is selected but the BlinqIO is not yet installed, click Download Editor.

4. Once ready, click Start Recording.
   

5. The Recorder will launch alongside a Chromium browser window that opens your application under test.
   

   Note

   Depending on the internet speed, this may take 1 to 2 minutes.

Pausing and Resuming

• The Recorder always begins in Recording mode, shown by the red Pause button.
• Click Pause to stop recording actions. The button changes to Continue.

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• While paused, user actions in the browser are not recorded.
• Options such as Run Scenario, Refresh, and Change Environment are only available when paused.

Recording Test Steps

1. Confirm the Recorder is in Recording mode.
2. Interact with the application inside the browser window.
3. The Recorder automatically logs your actions and generates corresponding test steps in real time.

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Refreshing the Browser

The Reload icon refreshes the browser and resets cookies, helping return the application to its initial state.

Do Not Refresh Directly

Only use the Recorder’s Reload button. Do not refresh the browser manually.

Playing Back a Scenario

Playback allows verification of test steps before saving:

1. Record your steps in Recording mode.
2. Pause the Recorder.
3. Refresh the browser.
4. Click Run to execute the recorded steps.

Viewing Test Parameters

The Recorder automatically detects variable test data and stores it in the Examples section. Parameters can be viewed or edited in the BlinqIO Editor.

Work Smarter

Update parameter values and re-run tests with new data sets for faster test coverage.

Generating Code and Saving

Once a scenario is complete:

1. Click Generate code & Save.
   

2. Enter a Feature Name and Scenario Name. Suggested names are provided automatically, but they can be edited.

3. Click Continue to view generated code and scenarios.
   

4. Select View Code to go back to the BlinqIO web application and view the saved scenario and the generated Playwright test automation code.

Summary

The AI Recorder enables engineers to quickly transform user actions into executable test scenarios. By using features such as pause and resume, playback, parameterization, and automated code generation, teams can accelerate test creation and maintain reliable end-to-end testing at scale.