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Robot Framework Browser
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Robot Framework Browser
Free
Open-source browser automation library · no paid plans or usage limits stated
Read 5 Oct 2026 · robotframework-browser.org
On the record
- Assertions
- Getters can check expected values and retry assertions until the timeout.robotframework-browser.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Automatic waiting
- Keywords wait for elements to be actionable before acting, so explicit sleeps and visibility waits are not needed for those actions.robotframework-browser.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Browser engines
- A single Node process drives Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit.robotframework-browser.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Community support
- The project points users to Slack, the Robot Framework forum, and GitHub issues and discussions for questions and reports.robotframework-browser.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- Python plugins can add or replace keywords, and can use the library API and Node side.robotframework-browser.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Failure evidence
- On failure, the library can attach a screenshot, Playwright trace, and video to the Robot Framework log.robotframework-browser.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- HTTP requests
- The product page lists sending HTTP requests among its capabilities.robotframework-browser.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The `[bb]` install extra includes Node, while `rfbrowser install` downloads Playwright browser binaries.robotframework-browser.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Mobile web
- It supports responsive testing with viewport settings and device emulation, while its documentation says emulation cannot reproduce some real-device experiences, such as iOS Safari builds or on-screen keyboards.robotframework-browser.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Notable plugin caveat
- A plugin keyword matching a built-in keyword can silently replace it because plugins load last.robotframework-browser.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Browser is a web testing library for Robot Framework powered by Playwright.robotframework-browser.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Selectors
- Selectors can be chained to cross iframe and shadow DOM boundaries.robotframework-browser.org · read 5 Oct 2026
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