Robot Framework
An open source keyword-driven framework for test automation and robotic process automation.
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2 more ways to get Robot Framework
Package managers
- Chocolatey
choco install robotframework - Homebrew
brew install robot-framework
About Robot Framework
Robot Framework runs tests and automation tasks written in a human-readable keyword syntax, so test cases can be read by people who do not write code. It is installed with Python and run from the command line.
Functionality is extended through libraries written in Python, Java and other languages, and hundreds of third-party libraries cover web browsers, mobile apps, archives and more. It is supported by the Robot Framework Foundation and suits QA teams and RPA projects.
Strengths
- Readable keyword syntax for tests and tasks
- Hundreds of third-party libraries
- Extensible in Python, Java and other languages
Limitations
- Needs a Python installation
- Browser or desktop automation depends on adding separate libraries
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source with no licensing fees.
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Developer
- Robot Framework Foundation
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- QA teams writing readable acceptance tests or RPA tasks
- Categories
- Automation, Developer tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
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OpenRPA
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Power Automate
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Ui.Vision
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Robot Framework as an alternative
Listings that name Robot Framework as an alternative.
Katalon Studio
A test automation tool for writing and running web, mobile, API and desktop application tests.
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