Dear Community Users,
Welcome to the Desktop Testing category, this is your space to explore and discuss automating tests for Windows desktop applications using Katalon Studio.
Why should people use this category? What is it for?
Use this category to learn how to create, execute, and maintain desktop automation tests. Whether you’re validating internal business tools or large-scale enterprise applications, this is where you can share workflows, troubleshoot issues, and exchange tips on running stable desktop test suites.
How exactly is this different than the other categories we already have?
While Web, API, and Mobile Testing focus on browser- or device-based applications, Desktop Testing deals with native Windows apps — where you interact directly with system elements such as menus, buttons, and dialogs.
Katalon’s desktop testing feature, built on WinAppDriver, enables object recognition, record-and-playback, and integration with CI/CD pipelines for a complete automation workflow.
What should topics in this category generally contain?
- Questions about setting up or configuring WinAppDriver
- Discussions on capturing and verifying desktop UI elements
- Tips for recording, parameterizing, and debugging desktop tests
- Sharing best practices for cross-version app validation
- Insights on integrating desktop testing with Jenkins or TestOps
- Examples of hybrid testing combining Desktop, Web, or API layers
Do we need this category? Can we merge with another category, or subcategory?
Yes, Desktop Testing deserves a dedicated space because it supports unique workflows, object models, and environment dependencies distinct from web or mobile testing. Keeping it separate helps testers focus on desktop automation challenges while aligning with the broader Katalon ecosystem.
Suggested Tags
Use tags to help others find your topic easily:
[desktop] [winappdriver] [object-spy] [recording] [troubleshooting] [ci-cd] [integration] [testops]
Have fun testing,
-Bella and the Katalon Community Team