Overview
The ai() method allows you to execute complex tasks using natural language descriptions. TestDriver's AI will figure out the steps needed to accomplish the task.
Syntax
javascript
await testdriver.ai(task, options)
Parameters
<ParamField path="task" type="string" required> Natural language description of what to do </ParamField> <ParamField path="options" type="object"> Execution options <Expandable title="properties"> <ParamField path="validateAndLoop" type="boolean" default="false"> Whether to validate completion and retry if incomplete </ParamField> </Expandable> </ParamField>Returns
Promise<string | void> - Final AI response if validateAndLoop is true
Examples
Basic Usage
javascript
// Simple task execution
await testdriver.ai('Click the submit button');
// Complex multi-step task
await testdriver.ai('Fill out the contact form and submit it');
// Navigation task
await testdriver.ai('Go to the settings page and enable notifications');
With Validation
javascript
// AI will verify the task completed successfully
const result = await testdriver.ai('Complete the checkout process', {
validateAndLoop: true
});
console.log('Task result:', result);
Multi-Step Workflows
javascript
// The AI will break down complex tasks
await testdriver.ai('Search for "laptop", add the first result to cart, and proceed to checkout');
// UI exploration
await testdriver.ai('Find and click all menu items to explore the application');
Use Cases
<AccordionGroup> <Accordion title="Exploratory Testing"> Use AI to explore unfamiliar applications:code
```javascript
await testdriver.ai('Explore the main navigation menu');
await testdriver.ai('Try to find the user profile settings');
```
code
```javascript
await testdriver.ai('Complete the multi-step registration form');
await testdriver.ai('Configure all the advanced settings to default values');
```
code
```javascript
await testdriver.ai('Close any popup dialogs');
await testdriver.ai('Accept the cookie consent if it appears');
```
Best Practices
<Check> **Be specific but flexible**: Give enough context without over-constraining the AIjavascript
// ✅ Good
await testdriver.ai('Add the first product to the shopping cart');
// ❌ Too vague
await testdriver.ai('do something');
// ❌ Too specific (defeats the purpose)
await testdriver.ai('click at coordinates 500, 300');
javascript
// Use AI for setup
await testdriver.ai('Navigate to the login page');
// Use explicit methods for critical steps
const usernameField = await testdriver.find('username input');
await usernameField.click();
await testdriver.type('testuser');
await testdriver.assert('login page is displayed');
When to Use AI vs Explicit Methods
Use ai() when:
- •Exploring unfamiliar applications
- •Handling optional UI elements (popups, cookies, etc.)
- •Prototyping tests quickly
- •Tasks where exact steps may vary
Use explicit methods when:
- •Performance is critical
- •You need precise control
- •Making assertions
- •Debugging test failures
- •Repetitive, predictable actions
Complete Example
javascript
import { beforeAll, afterAll, describe, it } from 'vitest';
import TestDriver from 'testdriverai';
describe('E-commerce Flow with AI', () => {
let testdriver;
beforeAll(async () => {
client = new TestDriver(process.env.TD_API_KEY);
await testdriver.auth();
await testdriver.connect();
});
afterAll(async () => {
await testdriver.disconnect();
});
it('should complete shopping flow using AI assistance', async () => {
await testdriver.focusApplication('Google Chrome');
// Use AI for navigation and exploration
await testdriver.ai('Browse to the electronics section');
await testdriver.ai('Find and add a laptop to the cart');
// Use explicit methods for critical steps
const cartIcon = await testdriver.find('shopping cart icon');
await cartIcon.click();
const total = await testdriver.extract('the cart total amount');
console.log('Cart total:', total);
// Use AI for checkout flow
await testdriver.ai('Proceed to checkout and fill in shipping details', {
validateAndLoop: true
});
// Explicit assertion
await testdriver.assert('order confirmation page is displayed');
});
});