AltTester® AI Extension

Supercharge your testing workflow with AI-powered assistance for AltTester®! This extension brings intelligent test generation, optimization suggestions, and seamless integration with AI assistants directly to VS Code.

✨ Features

🤖 AI-Powered Test Generation: Get intelligent suggestions for AltTester® test code
⚡ Instant Setup: One-click installation and configuration of AltTester® MCP server
🔧 Smart Test Optimization: AI-driven recommendations to improve your test performance
💬 AI Chat Integration: Use #alttester commands in GitHub Copilot Chat
🔄 Easy Updates: Easily get the latest AltTester® MCP server

🚀 Quick Start

Installation

Open VS Code
Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X)
Search for "AltTester AI"
Click Install

Setup

Look for the AltTester® logo in the Activity Bar (left sidebar)
Click on it to open the setup panel
Click "Download & Install" to get the MCP server
Click "Configure VS Code" to enable AI integration
Reload VS Code when prompted

Start Testing with AI

Open any project with AltTester® tests
Use GitHub Copilot Chat with #alttester commands
Get intelligent suggestions for test automation
Let AI help optimize your testing workflows

💡 Usage Examples

AI Chat Commands

#alttester Help me write a test for a login button
#alttester How can I optimize this test scenario?
#alttester Generate test code for mobile app testing
#alttester What's the best practice for this test pattern?

Test Generation

The extension provides intelligent suggestions for:

UI Element Testing: Generate tests for buttons, inputs, and interactive elements
Mobile App Testing: Platform-specific test patterns and best practices
Test Optimization: Performance improvements and code quality suggestions
Test Maintenance: Refactoring and updating existing test suites

🔧 Requirements

VS Code: Version 1.74.0 or higher
Internet Connection: Required for downloading MCP server components
AltTester® Framework: For running the generated tests (optional for AI assistance)

🌟 Why AltTester® AI?

Accelerate Development: Generate test code 10x faster with AI assistance
Improve Quality: Get expert-level suggestions for test optimization
Learn Best Practices: AI provides educational insights about testing patterns
Stay Updated: Automatic updates ensure you always have the latest features

📚 Learn More

🤝 Support

Need help? We're here for you, check out how to reach out here: https://alttester.com/custom-support/

Troubleshooting

MCP Server Not Working

Ensure you have MCP-compatible extensions installed in VS Code
Check that the MCP server is properly configured in settings
Try removing and re-installing the MCP server configuration
Restart VS Code after configuration changes

Download Issues

Ensure you have an active internet connection
Check if your firewall is blocking the download
Verify that the AltTester website is accessible

Permission Issues (macOS/Linux)

The extension automatically sets executable permissions on Unix-like systems. If you encounter permission issues, you can manually run:

chmod +x /path/to/alttester-mcp-executable

📄 License & Copyright

AltTester® is a registered trademark. This extension is developed and maintained by the AltTester® team.