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Allure 3

Allure 3 is the next evolution of the Allure reporting framework, rebuilt from the ground up with a new architecture and expanded capabilities. Unlike its predecessor, Allure 2, this version is developed in TypeScript and introduces a modular plugin system for greater flexibility. A key addition is the Awesome plugin, which delivers an enhanced UI for better report visualization.

🚧 Allure 3 is currently in beta and under active development.
Although not production-ready, we encourage users to install, explore, and share feedback with the development team.

The Allure 3 CLI provides a comprehensive suite of commands designed to streamline the generation, serving, and management of test reports.

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Key Features

Allure 3 introduces several notable improvements. The framework has been entirely rewritten in TypeScript, making it more extensible and easier to maintain. Its plugin system allows you to customize and extend reporting functionality to fit your specific needs. Configuration has been simplified with a single file managing all report settings, making it more convenient to handle multiple reports.

One of the standout features is real-time reporting, which lets you view live updates during test execution using the watch command. The report interface itself has been redesigned to enhance usability and clarity. Moreover, Allure 3 maintains compatibility with the entire Allure ecosystem, supporting all major test frameworks.

🚧 Please note that official CI/CD integrations and IDE plugins are not yet available for Allure 3.

Installation

To install Allure 3 globally, you can use npm. Simply run:

npm install -g allure

However, we recommend using npx for running Allure commands without needing a global installation:

npx allure run -- <test_command>

This approach ensures you always use the latest version without managing global dependencies.

Commands

Running Tests and Generating Reports

Running tests and generating a report with Allure 3 is straightforward. Using the run command, you can execute your test suite and automatically generate a report:

npx allure run -- <test_command>

For example, if you're using npm as your test runner, the command would be:

npx allure run -- npm test

To successfully generate a report, ensure that your test setup outputs results into an allure-results directory, which is automatically detected by Allure 3. This directory can be placed at any nested level within your project (e.g., out/tests/allure-results), provided it retains the correct name.

After the tests complete, the report is generated automatically. Existing results from previous runs are ignored, as Allure 3 focuses solely on new data to ensure accurate and up-to-date reporting.

Generating Reports Manually

If you already have test results and wish to generate a report manually, use the generate command:

npx allure generate <resultsDir>

By default, this command produces an Allure 3 Awesome report. You can customize output settings, such as the destination directory, through the configuration file. If you prefer a Classic or Allure 2-style report, or need to disable certain plugins, these adjustments can also be made via configuration.

Viewing Reports

To view a previously generated report locally, the open command serves it in your default browser:

npx allure open <reportDir>

If you’ve defined the output directory in your configuration file, specifying <reportDir> is optional. By default, Allure 3 looks for a directory named allure-report. To open the Awesome report directly, point to the nested directory:

npx allure open allure-report/awesome

Real-time Report Monitoring

When you need to monitor test execution live, the watch command provides dynamic report updates. It continuously monitors the specified results directory for changes and refreshes the report automatically:

npx allure watch <allureResultsDir>

This command is ideal for iterative development and debugging, allowing you to see immediate feedback as you modify and rerun tests. The browser tab updates seamlessly whenever new results are detected.

Command-line Options

The Allure CLI includes several helpful global options. Use --help to explore available commands or get detailed usage information for a specific command:

npx allure run --help
npx allure watch --help

To check your installed version of Allure 3, use:

npx allure --version

Configuration

Allure 3 uses an allurerc.mjs configuration file to manage report settings, including the report name, output directory, and plugin options.

💡 Tip: We recommend using the Awesome plugin for the best experience.
Support for Classic and Allure 2-style reports is currently experimental.

Example Configuration File

import { defineConfig } from "allure";

export default defineConfig({
  name: "Allure Report Example",
  output: "./out/allure-report",
  plugins: {
    awesome: {
      options: {
        singleFile: true,
        reportLanguage: "en",
      },
    },
  },
});

In this example, the generated report is named Allure Report Example and saved to the ./out/allure-report directory. The Awesome plugin is enabled with options to produce a single-file HTML report in English.

Configuration Options

The configuration file allows you to fine-tune report generation. Key options include:

• name: Specifies the report’s display name.
• output: Defines the directory where the report will be saved.
• plugins: Enables and configures plugins, with each supporting various options.

Awesome Plugin Options

The Awesome plugin offers several customizable options:

• singleFile (boolean): If set to true, generates the report as a single standalone HTML file.

• reportName (string): Overrides the default report name.

• open (boolean): Automatically opens the report after generation if enabled.

• reportLanguage (string): Sets the UI language of the report. Supported languages include:

  az, br, de, en, es, fr, he, ja, kr, nl, pl, ru, sv, tr, zh.

For example, setting "reportLanguage": "fr" will render the report interface in French.

Final Notes

Allure 3 represents a significant step forward in test reporting, offering improved performance, flexibility, and an enhanced user interface. While it remains in beta, the framework is stable enough for exploration and feedback. We encourage you to experiment with the Awesome plugin and share your insights to help us refine the experience.

Stay updated with the latest features, and don’t hesitate to contribute or report issues. Together, we can make Allure 3 the best it can be!