Quick Start Guide

Get started with Plaintest and run your first AI-generated test in under 5 minutes.

Step 1: Sign Up

1. Go to console.plaintest.dev
2. Sign up with your email or GitHub account
3. You'll get 10 free test runs to try things out

Step 2: Create a Project

1. Click New Project in the dashboard
2. Give your project a name (e.g., "My Web App")
3. Enter your application's URL (e.g., https://myapp.com)

Step 3: Run Exploration

1. Click Explore to start the AI exploration
2. The AI will automatically:
   • Navigate through your application
   • Click buttons and links
   • Fill forms
   • Capture screenshots of every screen
3. This takes a few minutes depending on your app's size

Step 4: Create a Test

Once exploration is complete, you can create tests using the chat interface:

1. Click Chat to open the chat interface
2. Type what you want to test, for example:
   • "Test the login flow"
   • "Verify the homepage loads correctly"
   • "Test adding an item to the cart"
3. The AI will generate a Playwright test based on your request

Step 5: Run the Test

1. Click Run Test to execute your generated test
2. Watch the test run in real-time
3. View the results, including screenshots and any failures

Next Steps

• Learn about exploration - Understand how AI explores your app
• Master the chat interface - Get better at creating tests
• Set up CI/CD - Run tests automatically on every push

Need Help?

If you run into any issues:

• Check the FAQ for common questions
• Email us at support@plaintest.dev
• Join our Discord community