@wdio/repl

What is @wdio/repl?

@wdio/repl is a package that provides a Read-Eval-Print Loop (REPL) interface for WebdriverIO. It allows users to interactively run WebDriver commands in a Node.js REPL environment, making it easier to debug and test WebDriver scripts.

What are @wdio/repl's main functionalities?

Interactive Command Execution

This feature allows users to start a REPL session with a WebDriver instance, enabling them to execute WebDriver commands interactively.

const { remote } = require('webdriverio');
const repl = require('@wdio/repl');

(async () => {
    const browser = await remote({
        capabilities: { browserName: 'chrome' }
    });

    await repl.start(browser);
})();

Custom REPL Commands

This feature allows users to define custom commands that can be executed within the REPL session, providing more flexibility and control over the WebDriver instance.

const { remote } = require('webdriverio');
const repl = require('@wdio/repl');

(async () => {
    const browser = await remote({
        capabilities: { browserName: 'chrome' }
    });

    const customCommands = {
        'screenshot': async () => {
            const screenshot = await browser.takeScreenshot();
            console.log('Screenshot taken:', screenshot);
        }
    };

    await repl.start(browser, customCommands);
})();

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WDIO Repl

A WDIO helper utility to provide a repl interface WebdriverIO