Definition
Preview Replay plays a saved test inside your current browser tab so you can watch the actions before starting a full run.
What it is for
Use it as a fast visual check while building or repairing a test.
How it works
- Choose a preview project and a saved test in the extension side panel, independent of the recording project.
- Press Play to execute the steps in the active tab, Pause to hold, Step Next to advance one step at a time, and Stop to reset.
- A speed control switches between Slow, Normal, and Fast pacing.
- Replay pauses or stops when an element is not found or a validation fails, so you can see exactly where the test breaks.
Example
After changing a login selector, replay the test at half speed and step through the submit action to confirm the correct button is clicked.
Common use cases
- Check a new recording.
- Debug one step interactively.
- Demonstrate a flow.
- Verify a selector after a page redesign.
Where to find it
Open the extension side panel, expand Preview Replay, choose a project and test, then use play, pause, next, speed, and stop.
Limitations, requirements, and permissions
- Locked while a recording is in progress; save or cancel the recording first (and stop replay before recording).
- The speed setting affects the preview only, not cloud or CLI runs.
- Runs in your current tab against the open page, so results depend on that page’s state.
Related features and guides
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