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Katalon Studio 10.3 delivers a powerful set of enhancements designed to improve test automation efficiency, resilience, and reporting clarity. From mobile self-healing to a revamped email report template, this release is all about giving QA engineers smarter tools for faster, more reliable testing.
Feature highlights
1. Desktop testing revamp
Desktop app testing returns with improved performance and simplicity:
- No need for WinAppDriver or enabling Developer Mode.
- Supports all previous technologies via the FLaui WebDriver.
- Easier setup and more stable execution for Windows desktop testing.
2. Save response bodies as files
API testing in Studio is now more flexible with two new options to save response data directly:
- Auto-download after request: Trigger an automatic file save after a request is sent..
- Manual save link: "Save Response body as file" link in the Response tab.
- File formats suggested based on the Content-Type header.
3. Self-healing for mobile apps
Increase resilience in mobile UI automation with new self-healing capabilities:
- Detects and recovers from broken mobile object locators.
- User-defined locator priority settings for iOS and Android.
- Excludes certain keywords to avoid false positives.
- Dedicated logs and healing reports for traceability.
- Optional image locator capture for targeted scenarios.
4. Redesigned email report templates
The 10.3 release introduces modernized email reports for better readability:
- Fresh, structured design aligned with new HTML report styles.
- Users can replace default templates with fully customized HTML files for advanced personalization.
5. StudioAssist upgrades – Gemini support & preference controls
Enhancements to StudioAssist include:
- Gemini integration: Unlock more powerful AI-driven test authoring and insights with personal key setup.
- Follow-up question control: New preference to enable or disable auto-suggested follow-up questions, giving you more control over your chat workflow.
6. Revamped onboarding tour with Knowledge Hub
To help new and existing users get the most out of Studio faster, the onboarding tour has been revamped and now includes direct access to the Knowledge Hub:
- Streamlined onboarding flow for quicker familiarization.
- Embedded Knowledge Hub content to guide best practices.
- One-click access to tutorials, documentation, and learning resources right within Studio.
7. Azure DevOps automated status updates
Improve Azure DevOps integration with automated updates:
- Updates the Automation Status in linked ADO test cases.
- Populates the executed test name in the Associated Automation section.
- Safeguards against overwriting existing values, with clear event log messages.
8. Enhanced browser compatibility
Stay current with the latest browser updates. Katalon Studio 10.3 now supports Chrome 138, Edge 138, and Firefox 140, ensuring your web automation runs smoothly across the newest versions.
Explore detailed release notes
For the complete list of enhancements and fixes, visit:
Wrapping up
Katalon Studio 10.3 enhances testing productivity with smarter automation, deeper integrations, and more flexible customization options. Whether you’re focused on mobile, web, API, or desktop testing, this release equips you with tools to test faster, smarter, and with greater confidence.
