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INTRODUCING NIGHTWATCH V3

No-compromise test automation framework with a powerful set of tools to write,
run and debug your tests across web and native mobile applications.

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WHYNIGHTWATCH?


WEB, MOBILE NATIVE

One framework for all platforms

 * Mobile webTest on your web apps on real mobile devices, and scale easily by
   connecting to cloud grids
 * Native mobileTest your native iOS and Android apps with Nightwatch
 * Real desktop browsersTest on real browsers which accurately reflect your
   users’ environment




POWERFUL DEBUGGING

Searching for bugs just got easy

 * PinpointIdentify the source with the built-in HTML reporter with test
   statuses and HTTP logs
 * Dig deeperTravel back in time and see DOM History before and after every
   command
 * ReplicatePause and debug your tests by trying out commands in a REPL
   interface




DESIGNED FOR SCALE

Millions of tests? No problem

 * Default parallelization & orchestrationTest faster with default
   parallelization across multiple browsers
 * Cloud grid supportScale with third-party grids —BrowserStack, or others
 * Complex gestures and interactionsTest everything from pinch-zoom to multi-tab
   and iFrames




Loved by the community


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Versions released


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Monthly downloads


POWERFUL CAPABILITIESFOR EVERYTHING YOU NEED


GET STARTED IN 60 SECONDS

 * Create NightwatchOne command to install everything
 * IDE extensionWrite, run, and debug with VS Code
 * Record and replayNo-code automation using Chrome recorder

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RUN ALL TYPES OF TESTS

 * APITest incoming requests, request headers, and post data
 * AccessibilityNative integration with axe
 * Visual testingCompare screenshots against baselines

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GO BEYOND E2E TESTING

 * UnitUnit testing mode with support for test-doubles.
 * ComponentTest components with Angular, React, and more.
 * IntegrationWrite integration tests using Chai assertions.

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FASTER THAN EVER

Experience lightning-fast tests with Nightwatch irrespective of whether you run
your tests on a single machine or multiple VMs.

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NOCOMPROMISES

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REAL BROWSERS

Run your tests on real desktop and mobile browsers instead of browser engines

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NATIVE MOBILE TESTING

Test your native iOS and Android applications without any learning curve

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WEB STANDARDS

Nightwatch follows W3C protocol so your interactions reflect a real user


HEARFROM THE BEST

> Nightwatch.js has been making remarkable strides since v2, with a steadfast
> commitment to enhancing the modern dev experience & providing aid to
> open-source users.


TIM YAO

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> Nightwatch’s intuitive API & syntax makes testing reliable & maintainable.
> Faster feedback loops via parallel testing lead to faster deployments. Highly
> recommended!


DAVID MELLO

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> The component testing side of Nightwatch is so good there’s almost no point
> doing the other class of test in test/e2e. Game changer stuff.


PAUL HAMMANT

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OPEN SOURCEAT ITS BEST

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NO PAYWALLS

Nightwatch is committed to open source. Everything works for everyone.

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RESPONSIVE SUPPORT

Get your questions answered quickly on our Discord server.

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BACKED BY BROWSERSTACK

Nightwatch is actively maintained by the BrowserStack Open Source Program.

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READY TO TRY OUT?

Trusted by over 100k repositories for their test automation!

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