CefSharp desktop application support

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I’m encountering an issue while trying to launch an executable (.exe) using the Object Spy and Record & Play feature in Katalon Studio 9.2.0 in Windows 11. The application under test uses a WebView based on Chromium (CefSharp).

When launched through Katalon, the application opens in an Edge browser tab and attempts to connect to the internet, ultimately failing. The webpage shows up with the error message localhost refused to connect. However, when launched externally (outside Katalon), it opens normally, even in offline mode. This behavior suggests a possible compatibility issue between Katalon and CefSharp-based applications.

  1. Is this a known limitation when handling CefSharp applications in Katalon Studio?
  2. Is there a way to properly launch and test CefSharp-based applications within Katalon?
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I believe Katalon doesnot natively support this

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Hi @geethsagar.netala,

I also cannot find any documents/references for this. I will ask my teammates about these questions. Thank you

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Hi @geethsagar.netala,

Sorry for my late response. I got the answer that KS Windows testing supports to automate these platforms: Supported environments for Katalon Studio and Katalon Runtime Engine (KRE) | Katalon Docs with native Windows elements. Hence, we do not support a desktop app with webview. Hope this is clear to you.

Thank you