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Now Available to Everyone: Write Cypress Tests in Natural Language with cy.prompt()

You've seen the previews. You’ve heard the buzz. And now it’s official: cy.prompt() is live and available to everyone as an experimental feature. Announced live on stage at CypressConf 2025 by founder Brian Mann, cy.prompt()’s entrance into the Cypress API marks a first step into the future of AI-assisted testing. Update: The recording of Brian Mann's CypressConf 2025 talk is now available. The Problem Modern AI has promised to make test automation easier, but until now, the reality has ofte Read more

Environment Variable Access in Cypress v15.10.0+: Migrating to cy.env() and Cypress.expose()

Starting in Cypress 15.10.0, Cypress.env() is deprecated and will be removed in Cypress 16.0.0.  This change is driven by the way Cypress.env() hydrates all Cypress environment values into the browser context, including values a test may never read. This makes it easy to unintentionally expose more data than intended.  We have not seen reports of this being exploited, but we are implementing this deprecation (and future removal) to move Cypress toward safer defaults and more explicit control o

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What’s new in cy.prompt for AI testing in Cypress

We’ve made a series of focused updates to cy.prompt based on how teams are using AI in real Cypress test suites. Learn what’s new, why it matters for reliability and readability, and what improvements are coming next.

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Illustration of Cypress Accessibility in Cypress Cloud, showing accessibility violations on the left and a live HTML snapshot on the right with elements highlighted

What's new in Cypress Accessibility?

Over the last year, we've delivered some of the most requested features by current Cypress Accessibility customers, and extended the range of use cases and environments we support. If you're not familiar with Cypress Accessibility, here's the three things you need to know: 1. Automated test runs you record to Cypress Cloud can generate page- or component-level accessibility reports based on everything that happened in your tests, including all steps of all user journeys. 2. It supports compa

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Self-healing tests with Cypress AI

AI self-healing in Cypress: reliable tests with full visibility

cy.prompt brings transparent self-healing to Cypress tests, adapting to UI changes while showing exactly what healed and why. Get clear logs, reliable tests, and the option to generate code once and commit it for full control in CI.

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Interact and Assert on Shadow DOM in Cypress Studio

Cypress Studio Now Supports Shadow DOM Interaction and Assertions

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Scroll elements into view with cy.pr

AI testing in Cypress: scroll elements into view with cy.prompt

Cypress now supports AI-powered scrolling in cy.prompt. Write natural language instructions like “scroll to Dec 7” and let Cypress handle the rest. See how AI-driven testing is evolving in Cypress.

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Hiding requests for cleaner command logs in Cypress App

Clearer command logs: Hide HTTP requests in the Cypress App

When running Cypress tests, your Command Log can fill up fast, especially when your app makes lots of network calls. While these entries are helpful when you’re debugging, they can also add noise when you just want to focus on the test flow. That’s why we’ve added a new option to the Cypress App to hide HTTP requests. A cleaner view in the Command Log When you don’t need to inspect network calls, you can now hide them directly from the Command Log. Deselect the “Show HTTP Requests” toggle i

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From Prompts to Production: What Teams Are Discovering with cy.prompt()

The first days after launch, we’ve already seen clear patterns in how teams adopt cy.prompt() and what they ask once it is in their suite. The takeaway: natural language test authoring is already saving time while fitting seamlessly into Cypress workflows. We’ve gathered the questions we hear most often and included clear, practical examples you can try in your own tests right away. What is working well It feels like Cypress, not a sidecar tool. cy.prompt() shows up in the Command Log, you c

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Cypress Studio UI showing code in Cypress with text No-code test generation is now built in. Run npm install cypress with v15.4.0.

Cypress Studio: No-Code Test Generation Now Built In

Cypress Studio now ships by default in Cypress 15.4.0. Record and generate end-to-end tests without writing code. Try the built-in test recorder today.

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