Installing the Light QA Extension

Key Features

• Record test flows naturally by interacting with your website
• Auto-generate stable CSS/XPath selectors
• Export to Playwright Python or JavaScript
• Capture API calls and network requests
• Optional video recording of sessions
• Basic accessibility and GDPR compliance checks

1. Open Chrome Web Store: Visit the Light QA Assistant extension page
2. Click "Add to Chrome": You'll see an "Add to Chrome" button on the extension page
3. Confirm Installation: A popup will appear asking for confirmation. Click "Add Extension"
4. Verify Installation: Look for the Light QA icon in your browser toolbar (usually in the top-right corner)
5. Pin the Extension (Optional): Right-click the extension icon and select "Pin" to keep it visible

1. Click the Extension Icon: Click the Light QA icon in your browser toolbar
2. Sign In (Optional): If you have a Maeris account, sign in to sync recordings. Otherwise, you can use it without signing in
3. Grant Permissions: The extension may request permissions to access website data. Click "Allow" to enable full functionality
4. You're Ready! Start recording your first test flow

1. Navigate to Your Website: Go to the website you want to test
2. Click the Extension Icon: Open the Light QA Assistant panel
3. Click "Start Recording": The extension will begin capturing your interactions
4. Interact with the Website: Click, type, navigate - do everything you want to test
5. Stop Recording: Click "Stop Recording" when you're done
6. Review and Export: Review the captured steps and export to Playwright

1. Review Your Recording: Check all captured steps in the extension panel
2. Click "Export": Find the export button in the extension interface
3. Choose Format: Select either:
   • Playwright Python
   • Playwright JavaScript
   • API Collection (JSON)
4. Download: The script will be downloaded to your computer
5. Use in Your Project: Copy the code into your Playwright test file and run it

• Request URLs and methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.)
• Request and response headers
• Query parameters and payloads
• Response status codes and bodies

This makes it easy to create comprehensive API test collections alongside your UI tests.

• Perfect for debugging and sharing with your team
• See exactly what happened during the recording
• Helpful for documentation and training

• WCAG accessibility issues
• Cookie usage patterns
• Storage and security patterns
• GDPR compliance indicators

Extension Not Appearing

• Check if the extension is enabled in your browser's extension management page
• Try refreshing the page or restarting your browser
• Ensure you're using a supported browser (Chrome, Edge, or Brave)

Recording Not Working

• Make sure you've clicked "Start Recording" before interacting with the page
• Check if the extension has the necessary permissions
• Try reloading the page and starting a new recording

Export Not Available

• Ensure you've stopped the recording before trying to export
• Make sure at least one interaction was captured
• Check your browser's download settings if the file doesn't download

• Record Complete Flows: Record entire user journeys from start to finish for comprehensive test coverage
• Use Stable Selectors: Light generates stable selectors automatically, but review them before exporting
• Organize Your Recordings: Give your recordings descriptive names to easily identify them later
• Test the Exported Code: Always test the exported Playwright script to ensure it works correctly
• Combine with Maeris Terminal: Use Light for recording and Terminal for quick test iterations

• Learn more about recording test flows
• Try writing tests in plain English with Terminal
• Explore API testing with Maeris