# Tools **URL:** https://forum.robotframework.org/c/tools/19.md [Latest](https://forum.robotframework.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.robotframework.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the Tools category](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/about-the-tools-category/44)
**Author:** [@René](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Ren%C3%A9)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 April 2020 11:00 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/about-the-tools-category/44 "2020-04-29T11:00:35Z")
All discussions about tools that integrates with Robot Framework. {Editors, Continuous Integration, Debugger} --- ## [Associate RF tests and their results in Azure Devops, I finally figured it out!](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/associate-rf-tests-and-their-results-in-azure-devops-i-finally-figured-it-out/9357)
**Author:** [@andhog](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/andhog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2026 19:34 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/associate-rf-tests-and-their-results-in-azure-devops-i-finally-figured-it-out/9357 "2026-10-04T19:34:56Z")
So, to give you guys some background we have test case work items in Azure DevOps (ADO) containing test descriptions (steps) for manual testing. However, now we have a HIL rig (hardware in the loop) where we’ve started r… --- ## [Robot Studio v1.1.0 has been released! :robot:](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/robot-studio-v1-1-0-has-been-released/9844)
**Author:** [@Deekshith](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Deekshith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 September 2026 19:03 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/robot-studio-v1-1-0-has-been-released/9844 "2026-09-23T19:03:07Z")
Desktop IDE for Robot Framework — open a project, edit and run tests, manage environments, and read reports in one place. What’s new Impact Analysis — put the caret on a keyword, resource, or variable and see which test… --- ## [I made a Chrome extension that records Robot Framework tests (Zelector)— would love your feedback](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/i-made-a-chrome-extension-that-records-robot-framework-tests-zelector-would-love-your-feedback/9843)
**Author:** [@fluffyhugger](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/fluffyhugger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 September 2026 14:35 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/i-made-a-chrome-extension-that-records-robot-framework-tests-zelector-would-love-your-feedback/9843 "2026-09-23T14:35:58Z")
Hey guys :waving\_hand: I just built a Chrome extension for recording Robot Framework tests. You click around a page like normal, it watches what you do, and you get a .robot file you can run straight away. It also works… --- ## [🚀 Robot Studio: a desktop IDE for Robot Framework](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/robot-studio-a-desktop-ide-for-robot-framework/9833)
**Author:** [@Deekshith](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Deekshith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2026 19:22 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/robot-studio-a-desktop-ide-for-robot-framework/9833 "2026-09-14T19:22:33Z")
I’ve been working on a desktop IDE for Robot Framework that brings the day-to-day RF workflow into one place — project & environment management, RF & Python editing, test execution, live output, reports, search, librarie… --- ## [How do you automate tests against real embedded hardware?](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-do-you-automate-tests-against-real-embedded-hardware/9718)
**Author:** [@drchopper](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/drchopper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [20 August 2026 20:07 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-do-you-automate-tests-against-real-embedded-hardware/9718 "2026-08-20T20:07:57Z")
How do you automate tests against real embedded hardware? (genuinely curious, not selling anything) I’m building a hardware-in-the-loop test tool and want to understand how people are actually solving this before I go t… --- ## [VSCODE with Robot Code - No tests found in this file](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/vscode-with-robot-code-no-tests-found-in-this-file/7002)
**Author:** [@MartinX](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/MartinX)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2026 12:30 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/vscode-with-robot-code-no-tests-found-in-this-file/7002 "2026-08-19T12:30:34Z")
Hi again, My second post here, I’m using RobotCode with VSCode I’ve got most of the things up and running now, except being able to run and use debug. When I go inside my .robot file and right click and choose run cu… --- ## [Development version of RIDE with the help of Claude Pro Max](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/development-version-of-ride-with-the-help-of-claude-pro-max/9795)
**Author:** [@HelioGuilherme66](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/HelioGuilherme66)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [8 August 2026 12:32 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/development-version-of-ride-with-the-help-of-claude-pro-max/9795 "2026-08-08T12:32:54Z")
Recently I have obtained a free temporary subscription o Claude Pro Max (for Open Source projects). So far the use has been great because it is helping me to fix long time existing bugs. Today’s develop version, 2.2.5de… --- ## [Rfswarm releases](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/rfswarm-releases/1920)
**Author:** [@damies13](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/damies13)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [5 August 2026 12:17 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/rfswarm-releases/1920 "2026-08-05T12:17:59Z")
This thread is reserved for rfswarm new release announcements. --- ## [New Release: robotframework-reportlens 0.1.7 released — modern, fast HTML report for output.xml](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/new-release-robotframework-reportlens-0-1-7-released-modern-fast-html-report-for-output-xml/9669)
**Author:** [@Deekshith](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Deekshith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 May 2026 20:41 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/new-release-robotframework-reportlens-0-1-7-released-modern-fast-html-report-for-output-xml/9669 "2026-05-07T20:41:58Z")
Hey folks :wave: Just released robotframework-reportlens v0.1.7— a modern, failure-first HTML report for Robot Framework. This release is heavily focused on scaling external-data mode for large Robot Framework runs. W… --- ## [New Release: robotframework-reportlens 0.1.6 released — modern, fast HTML report for output.xml](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/new-release-robotframework-reportlens-0-1-6-released-modern-fast-html-report-for-output-xml/9664)
**Author:** [@Deekshith](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Deekshith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2026 20:10 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/new-release-robotframework-reportlens-0-1-6-released-modern-fast-html-report-for-output-xml/9664 "2026-05-01T20:10:43Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve released robotframework-reportlens 0.1.6, a single-file HTML report generator that builds a modern, interactive view directly from Robot Framework’s output.xml. Main goal was simple: make debugging te… --- ## [Introducing RobotMCP/rf-mcp - AI-Powered Test Automation Bridge](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/introducing-robotmcp-rf-mcp-ai-powered-test-automation-bridge/9225)
**Author:** [@Many](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Many)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [6 March 2026 08:35 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/introducing-robotmcp-rf-mcp-ai-powered-test-automation-bridge/9225 "2026-03-06T08:35:25Z")
More information here: --- ## [New Release: robotframework-reportlens 0.1.5 released — modern, fast HTML report for output.xml](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/new-release-robotframework-reportlens-0-1-5-released-modern-fast-html-report-for-output-xml/9564)
**Author:** [@Deekshith](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Deekshith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 March 2026 21:32 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/new-release-robotframework-reportlens-0-1-5-released-modern-fast-html-report-for-output-xml/9564 "2026-03-03T21:32:37Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve released robotframework-reportlens 0.1.5, a single-file HTML report generator that builds a modern, interactive view directly from Robot Framework’s output.xml. The goal of this project is to provide … --- ## [New Release: 🚀 robotframework-reportlens 0.1.4 released — modern, fast HTML report for output.xml](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/new-release-robotframework-reportlens-0-1-4-released-modern-fast-html-report-for-output-xml/9548)
**Author:** [@Deekshith](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Deekshith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [3 March 2026 11:24 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/new-release-robotframework-reportlens-0-1-4-released-modern-fast-html-report-for-output-xml/9548 "2026-03-03T11:24:52Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve released robotframework-reportlens 0.1.4, a single-file HTML report generator that builds a modern, interactive view directly from Robot Framework’s output.xml. The goal of this project is to provide … --- ## [Introducing RoboScope — a web-based Robot Framework test management tool (looking for feedback!)](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/introducing-roboscope-a-web-based-robot-framework-test-management-tool-looking-for-feedback/9558)
**Author:** [@raffelino](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/raffelino)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 March 2026 10:31 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/introducing-roboscope-a-web-based-robot-framework-test-management-tool-looking-for-feedback/9558 "2026-03-02T10:31:14Z")
Hey everyone! I’d like to share a project I’ve been working on: RoboScope — a web UI for managing, running, and analyzing Robot Framework tests with built-in Git integration. I posted this on the Slack Channel as well, b… --- ## [Default Run and Debug profile displayed in the VS Code status bar](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/default-run-and-debug-profile-displayed-in-the-vs-code-status-bar/7036)
**Author:** [@spicard](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/spicard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 January 2026 09:16 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/default-run-and-debug-profile-displayed-in-the-vs-code-status-bar/7036 "2026-01-28T09:16:37Z")
Hi. Is there a way (with a RobotCode config maybe) to display the current (default) Run profile in the VSCode status bar? And maybe, to be able to make a profile selection from a click on the status bar. --- ## [Request for Translators of RIDE](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/request-for-translators-of-ride/7272)
**Author:** [@HelioGuilherme66](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/HelioGuilherme66)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [11 January 2026 00:51 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/request-for-translators-of-ride/7272 "2026-01-11T00:51:33Z")
Hello, RIDE is moving quickly to have version 2.1 for Beta release. This version allows to parse Test Suites having the setting Language: for languages supported by Robot Framework 6.0. The user interface of RIDE is als… --- ## [Announcing the release of RIDE 2.2.2](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/announcing-the-release-of-ride-2-2-2/9492)
**Author:** [@HelioGuilherme66](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/HelioGuilherme66)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 January 2026 12:01 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/announcing-the-release-of-ride-2-2-2/9492 "2026-01-08T12:01:32Z")
Hi, A new release of RIDE, version 2.2.2 is now available to update or first time install. It contains some features and some new bugs , too. The Test Suites Explorer can be visible or hidden with F12 (View-\>View Te… --- ## [New Release: robotframework-libdocgen - Professional Documentation Generator for RF Libraries](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/new-release-robotframework-libdocgen-professional-documentation-generator-for-rf-libraries/9478)
**Author:** [@Deekshith](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Deekshith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 January 2026 08:08 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/new-release-robotframework-libdocgen-professional-documentation-generator-for-rf-libraries/9478 "2026-01-01T08:08:28Z")
Hey Robot Framework community :wave: I’ve just released a new version of robotframework-libdocgen — a lightweight tool for generating clean, modern documentation for Robot Framework libraries. :package: Installation pi… --- ## [New Tool: robotframework-libdocgen - Professional Documentation Generator for RF Libraries](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/new-tool-robotframework-libdocgen-professional-documentation-generator-for-rf-libraries/9456)
**Author:** [@Deekshith](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Deekshith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [1 January 2026 08:06 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/new-tool-robotframework-libdocgen-professional-documentation-generator-for-rf-libraries/9456 "2026-01-01T08:06:59Z")
:tada: Announcing robotframework-libdocgen v1.0.0 Hello Robot Framework community! I’m excited to introduce robotframework-libdocgen - a powerful documentation generator that creates professional HTML and Markdown docum… --- ## [RobotCode Extension Plugins KW definitions](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/robotcode-extension-plugins-kw-definitions/9454)
**Author:** [@RysZ](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/RysZ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [18 December 2025 08:30 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/robotcode-extension-plugins-kw-definitions/9454 "2025-12-18T08:30:00Z")
Hi, rather a qustion, recently moved from RF LSP to Robotcode, I couldnt find in documentation how to enable jump to definitions for library plugins called as below, even when this library path is set in settings.json “… --- ## [Robot command not exiting in Azure pipeline](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/robot-command-not-exiting-in-azure-pipeline/9411)
**Author:** [@andhog](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/andhog)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [11 December 2025 09:09 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/robot-command-not-exiting-in-azure-pipeline/9411 "2025-12-11T09:09:06Z")
We have this weird issue where the robot command doesn’t seem to exit when the test suite is finished. This doesn’t happen every time, but if there has been some issues during the tests that made it take longer than usua… --- ## [Updated layout of forum](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/updated-layout-of-forum/9446)
**Author:** [@Noordsestern](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Noordsestern)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 December 2025 22:08 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/updated-layout-of-forum/9446 "2025-12-10T22:08:42Z")
Hi, As you may have noticed, the default layout of the forum has been updated. Basically the “categories” column on the start page has been removed. You still find couple of selectors on the front page to navigate to sp… --- ## [Announcing the release of RIDE 2.2.1 and 2.2.1.1](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/announcing-the-release-of-ride-2-2-1-and-2-2-1-1/9434)
**Author:** [@HelioGuilherme66](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/HelioGuilherme66)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 December 2025 19:59 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/announcing-the-release-of-ride-2-2-1-and-2-2-1-1/9434 "2025-12-08T19:59:12Z")
Hi, Today, the new RIDE v2.2.1 was released. See the short Release Notes here. Unfortunately, a new release, v2.2.1.1 will happen soon, to include new translated content, for the new features in the Files Explorer plu… --- ## [Visual Studio Code Editor for RobotFramework](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/visual-studio-code-editor-for-robotframework/160)
**Author:** [@Aswathy](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Aswathy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [15 November 2025 14:43 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/visual-studio-code-editor-for-robotframework/160 "2025-11-15T14:43:26Z")
Hello, Can we use Visual Studio Code Editor for Robot framework test automation. If so, could you please let me know the procedure on how to link Visual Studio code with robot framework. i have installed bot visual st… --- ## [Open-output-after-run](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/open-output-after-run/9391)
**Author:** [@spicard](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/spicard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 November 2025 20:26 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/open-output-after-run/9391 "2025-11-08T20:26:03Z")
Working on moving most configurations from settings.json to robot.toml using this doc: robot.toml configuration settings | RobotCode What would be the syntax to add this setting to the robot.toml ? “robotcode.run.open… --- ## [Announcing the release of RobotFramework AIO 0.14.2.26](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/announcing-the-release-of-robotframework-aio-0-14-2-26/9381)
**Author:** [@ThPoll](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/ThPoll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 November 2025 12:35 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/announcing-the-release-of-robotframework-aio-0-14-2-26/9381 "2025-11-06T12:35:23Z")
RobotFramework AIO Release 0.14.2.26 is here – packed with powerful new features for test automation! :rocket: The latest version of RobotFramework AIO is now available, bringing a host of enhancements to streamline you… --- ## [Launch.json: outputfile depending on variable](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/launch-json-outputfile-depending-on-variable/9343)
**Author:** [@hstrohmaier](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/hstrohmaier)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [3 November 2025 18:27 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/launch-json-outputfile-depending-on-variable/9343 "2025-11-03T18:27:44Z")
I use robotcode 2.0.1 and use in vscode in the launch.json the argument \*"--variable", "ENV:${input:envPick}",\* \*"--variable", "ID:000",\* and \*"inputs": \\\[ { "id": "envPick", … --- ## [How to associate Robot tests to Azure DevOps test case with Visual Studio?](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-associate-robot-tests-to-azure-devops-test-case-with-visual-studio/3295)
**Author:** [@kahvimuki](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/kahvimuki)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [2 November 2025 13:00 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-associate-robot-tests-to-azure-devops-test-case-with-visual-studio/3295 "2025-11-02T13:00:26Z")
Hello, I’m trying to learn, that how you can execute Robot tests from Azure DevOps test plans. In other words, I’d like to have a Robot test as an “associated automation” of the certain test case in AzDO Test plans. Th… --- ## [Spam accounts / Posts recently?](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/spam-accounts-posts-recently/8832)
**Author:** [@rasjani](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/rasjani)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [1 November 2025 16:13 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/spam-accounts-posts-recently/8832 "2025-11-01T16:13:05Z")
Its not been intolerable yet but is there any ways to tackle this so it it wont become one ? [Next page](https://forum.robotframework.org/c/tools/19.md?page=1)