Robot Framework is an open source automation framework for test automation and robotic process automation (RPA). It is supported by the Robot Framework Foundation and widely used in the industry.
Its human-friendly and versatile syntax uses keywords and supports extending through libraries in Python, Java, and other languages.
It integrates with other tools for comprehensive automation without licensing fees, bolstered by a rich community with hundreds of 3rd party libraries.
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Call for Ecosystem Projects is open!
Do you have a vision to enhance the capabilities of Robot Framework? Are you eager to develop new tools or libraries that will revolutionize automation testing or RPA? Submit a proposal and request funding!
Submission deadline: 30th September 2024 at 11:59 PM.
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Come and speak at the biggest Robot Framework conference! Submit a proposal and take an opportunity to make an influential impact on the most amazing open-source community.
Submission deadline: 20th October 2024 at 11:59 PM.
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Meet Robot Framework at the EuroSTAR!
Meet the Robot Framework Foundation at EuroStar sponsor booth where we are together with Eficode. 10% discount on the ticket for our friends with code ES-Robot10 !
2024-06-11
Robot Framework 7.0.1 is out!
🙌Robot Framework 7.0.1 is out—fixing regressions, bugs from earlier release & introduces Japanese localization.✨Note: Two backwards incompatible fixes, reverting previous designs. Details & thanks to all contributors trough the link.
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Get Started
Code is worth a thousand words.
Below you'll find a live Robot Framework editor. Feel free to experiment with it! If you find bugs, please report them in Github issues.
To start using Robot Framework in a project of your own, please check tabs "Install" and "Learn". Also be sure to visit the new Robot Framework Docs!
Resources
Robot Framework is open source and supported by Robot Framework Foundation. There is a huge community of contributors around the tool. The software is built with expandability in mind and there are numerous ways to extend it's use cases for various needs.
If you have created or found a library that you think should be listed here, please let us know by submitting a pull request or an issue. You are also welcome to report unmaintained ones that shouldn't be listed anymore.
Separately developed external libraries that
can be installed based on your needs. Creating your own libraries is a breeze. For instructions, see
creating test libraries in Robot Framework User Guide.
| SeleniumLibrary | Web testing library that uses popular Selenium tool internally. | 1420 | web, selenium |
| Browser Library | A modern web testing library powered by Playwright. Aiming for speed, reliability and visibility. | 566 | web |
| HTTP RequestsLibrary (Python) | HTTP level testing using Python Requests internally. | 495 | http |
| AppiumLibrary | Android and iOS testing. Uses Appium internally. | 412 | mobile |
| RESTinstance | Test library for HTTP JSON APIs. | 211 | http |
| Database Library (Python) | Python based library for database testing. Works with any Python interpreter, including Jython. | 166 | db |
| SSHLibrary | Enables executing commands on remote machines over an SSH connection. Also supports transfering files using SFTP. | 163 | ftp, ssh |
Community
Robot Framework has a vibrant community of testing enthusiasts around it. Feel free to stop by if you have any questions, need advice or would just like to connect with like-minded people!
There is also an annual RoboCon conference that is hosted in Helsinki, Finland. For more information and to watch previous years' talks, visit robocon.io or our YouTube Channel.
To support Robot Framework you can find a 👕 T-shirt and a ☕ coffee cup from our Shop.
Forum
Official Robot Framework forum.
Slack
Community team chat.
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Development
Development of Robot Framework is funded by the non-profit Robot Framework Foundation. It consists of companies and organizations that want to ensure the continuity of Robot Framework now and in the future.
Project is hosted at GitHub
Thanks to the sponsors, Robot Framework remains completely free to use while being actively maintained and developed. Foundation also covers other related expenses such as the development of this website and organizing various meetups.