Record using active browser option

Hi , I record test scripts using the Active Browser so that I can start recording from the same place where I have the page setup. Recently, I noticed that the Active Browser is not recognized by Katalon Studio, so I need to open a new browser controlled by automation test software. Katalon Studio also prompted me to install the web plugin, but I am still having trouble using the Active Browser feature. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

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Hi @bindu.nair,

Welcome to our community. Thank you for sharing your issue.

It seems like you’re facing issues with the Active Browser feature in Katalon Studio, where Katalon doesn’t recognize the browser you have set up during recording sessions.

You can try to:

1. Ensure Web Recorder Plugin is Installed Properly

  • Katalon Studio requires the Web Recorder plugin to interact with active browsers. Even if you’ve been prompted to install the plugin, it’s important to double-check that it has been installed correctly.
    • Go to Katalon Studio > Tools > Plugin Store.
    • Look for Web Recorder Plugin and make sure it’s installed and enabled.
    • If it’s installed but still not working, uninstall and reinstall the plugin.

2. Check Browser Compatibility

  • Ensure the browser you’re using is compatible with the version of Katalon Studio and that the correct WebDriver version is set for the browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox).
  • For Chrome:
    • Go to Tools > Update WebDriver and select the latest compatible version for your installed Chrome browser.
    • Ensure that the browser is updated to the latest version.

3. Restart the Browser and Katalon Studio

  • Sometimes restarting both the browser and Katalon Studio helps reset the connection.
    • Close all active browser windows.
    • Restart Katalon Studio, then try recording with the Active Browser feature again.

4. Check the Browser Extension

  • Katalon Studio installs an extension in the browser to control it. Ensure that this extension is active and running.
    • Open your browser’s extension list (e.g., in Chrome, go to chrome://extensions/).
    • Look for the Katalon Recorder extension and ensure it’s enabled.
    • If it’s not there, you might need to reinstall it. You can find it on the Chrome Web Store (or equivalent for other browsers).

5. Use “Record on Active Browser” Manually

  • After launching the browser and setting up the page, go to Record Web in Katalon Studio and select Use an Active Browser.
    • Ensure that the browser is open before you start the recording.
    • Make sure Katalon Studio is pointing to the correct browser. Try manually selecting the browser type and URL.

If still not fix, you can please give us the error log (Help -> Error log) Thank you