Getting Started with CoTester (AI test writer)

Overview

This guide walks you through the complete CoTester workflow, from logging in and creating a project to generating, debugging, executing, and analyzing AI-powered test cases. By the end of this guide, you will be able to create and run your first automated test using CoTester.

Prerequisites

• Active TestGrid account with CoTester access.

• Supported web browser.

• Application or website available for testing.

• Test assets such as:

  • Website URL

  • Android APK/AAB file

  • iOS IPA file

  • Optional requirement documents, test scenarios, or user stories.

Steps

Step 1: Log in & Navigate to CoTester

Sign in using your TestGrid credentials.

After successful authentication, select the coTester option

Step 2: Select the Test Platform

Choose the platform you want to test:

• Website

• Android Application

• iOS Application
  
  

Step 3: Create a New Project

Navigate to the project creation panel and provide the required details:

Step 4: Set Up the Knowledge Base (Optional)

If you already have requirement documents or test scenarios, add them to improve test generation accuracy.

Supported formats include:

• PDF

• Word Documents

• Excel Files

• Text Files

You may also import documents directly from Jira.

Step 5: Add the Application or Website

Provide the test target based on the selected platform:

For Websites - Enter the website URL.

For Android Apps - Upload an APK or AAB file.

For iOS Apps- Upload an IPA file.

Since i am testing website, therefore website option was selected, and URL has been entered

Step 6: Select a Device or Browser

Choose the desired execution environment.

• Browser for web testing

• Mobile device for Android or iOS testing
  
  

Step 7: Generate Test Cases Using AI

Select Use CoTester to begin AI-assisted test creation.

Enter your test instructions in simple, natural language.

Examples:

• Verify user login functionality, by navigating to the accounts section on the top right handside

Step 8: Choose Auto-Pilot Mode

Auto-Pilot Enabled

CoTester generates the entire test case automatically.

Auto-Pilot Disabled

CoTester generates test cases incrementally, allowing review and validation at each stage.

Step 9: Review Generated Test Steps

Monitor test generation progress in real time.

Verify that generated steps align with the intended user journey.

Step 10: Modify Test Steps (Optional)

You can manually refine generated tests by:

• Adding new steps

• Editing existing steps

• Deleting unnecessary steps

Step 11: Debug the Test Case

Click Debug to validate each test step before execution.

The debugging process verifies that each action can be executed successfully.

Step 12: Execute the Test Case

Once debugging is complete:

1. Click Run Test Case.

2. Select Continue.

3. Monitor execution in real time.

Step 13: View Test Results

Navigate to:

Test Results → Codeless

View execution history and generated reports.

Step 14: Open Project Results

Select the required project from the left navigation panel.

Open the latest test execution for detailed analysis.

Step 15: Review AI Summary

Open the AI Summary section to view an automatically generated analysis of the test run.

Step 16: Review Detailed Logs

Open Detailed Logs to inspect:

• Executed steps

• Validation results

• Errors and failures

• Execution logs

Step 17: Review Build Summary

Open Build Summary to view overall execution statistics and results.

Outcome

You have successfully created a CoTester project, generated AI-powered test cases, debugged and executed them, and reviewed the execution results, logs, AI insights, and build summary.