Run Automation

This extension adds an Automation tab to Azure Test Plans, allowing you to select and trigger automation pipelines directly from your test plans workflow.

Features

• Adds dedicated "Automation" tab to Test Plans
• Select multiple test cases for bulk execution
• Real-time execution tracking with floating widget
• Direct integration with Azure Pipelines
• Smart filtering and search capabilities
• View automation status, assigned users, and pipeline mappings

Usage

1. Navigate to Test Plans in your Azure DevOps project
2. Select a Test Plan and Test Suite
3. Go to the Automation tab
4. Select test cases using checkboxes or Ctrl+A
5. Click the Run button to trigger pipelines
6. Monitor execution status in the floating widget

Configuration

Custom Field Setup

Add a custom integer field to your Test Case work item type:

• Field Name: Pipeline ID
• Reference Name: Custom.PipelineID
• Type: Integer

Test Case Requirements

• Set Automation Status = "Automated"
• Populate Pipeline ID field with your Azure Pipeline ID

How to Find Pipeline ID

Navigate to your pipeline URL:

https://dev.azure.com/{org}/{project}/_build?definitionId=123

The Pipeline ID is 123

Required Permissions

The extension requires these OAuth scopes:

• vso.test - Read test plans and test cases
• vso.test_write - Update test results
• vso.build_execute - Trigger pipeline builds
• vso.work - Read work item details

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Ctrl + A - Select all test cases
• Esc - Deselect all

Support

For issues or questions, contact 4labs support team.

Publisher: 4labs
Version: 1.0.273