Accelerate test automation with Katalon Plugin for Bamboo

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We’re excited to introduce Katalon Studio for Bamboo—a plugin that helps integrate Katalon Studio with Bamboo CI server. This blog will guide you through the plugin’s features and functionalities, so that you can take Katalon Studio test automation to the next level with Bamboo.

Overview

Bamboo is a continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) server, developed by Atlassian. Many developers have been prone to using Bamboo in their CI/CD pipelines because of these benefits:

Deep developer tools integrations
Built-in deployment support
Powerful build agent management
Automated merging
Built-in Git branching and workflows
Enterprise support and resources

By integrating Katalon Studio with Bamboo, you can seamlessly view and monitor the status of your Bamboo builds and deployments without leaving your Katalon projects.

This plugin also enables you to bypass the process of writing in command line, which can be time-consuming, or might require a certain level of programming skill. With this plugin, you can input information (e.g. which Katalon Studio version to download before executing tests, which test suites to execute, where to store result files, etc.) via the friendly user-interface, instead of through a command language interpreter (CLI).

Here are some highlights of Katalon Studio for Bamboo:

1. Command arguments

Input all relevant command arguments for your test plan

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2. Headless test execution

Configure to run Katalon Studio on a headless machine with Xvfb

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3. Import Katalon Studio artifacts

Configure to copy reports of all executed test suites from Katalon and view them in Bamboo

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How does it work?

To start using Katalon plugin for Bamboo, you need to install the plugin from Atlassian Marketplace. Follow these steps to install:

Log into your Bamboo instance as an admin
Click the admin dropdown and choose Atlassian Marketplace
Click Find new apps or Find new add-ons from the left-hand side of the page
Locate Katalon Studio for Bamboo via search
Click Try it free to begin a new trial or Buy now to purchase a license for Execute Katalon Studio Tests
Enter your information and click Generate license when redirected to MyAtlassian
Click Apply license

Learn more about how to use Katalon Studio for Bamboo.

To find the previous Katalon Studio for Bamboo versions that are compatible with your projects, visit our version history page.

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FAQs

What does the Katalon Studio plugin for Bamboo do?

The Katalon Studio for Bamboo plugin integrates Katalon Studio with the Bamboo CI/CD server, allowing you to configure and run Katalon tests from Bamboo, monitor build and deployment status from within your projects, and avoid manual command-line scripting.

How does the plugin simplify running Katalon tests compared to using the CLI?

Instead of writing long CLI commands, the plugin lets you input command arguments through a user-friendly interface. You can specify things like which Katalon version to download, which test suites to run, and where to store result files, all from Bamboo’s configuration screens.

Can Katalon tests be executed headlessly with the Bamboo plugin?

Yes. The plugin supports headless test execution by allowing you to configure Katalon Studio to run on a headless machine with Xvfb, which is useful for CI environments without a graphical interface.

How are Katalon test reports handled inside Bamboo?

You can configure the plugin to import Katalon Studio artifacts, meaning reports from executed test suites are copied and made available directly in Bamboo, so you can view test results alongside your build information.

How do you install the Katalon plugin in Bamboo?

You install it via the Atlassian Marketplace from within Bamboo: log in as an admin, go to the admin dropdown → Atlassian Marketplace → Find new apps, search for “Katalon Studio for Bamboo”, then choose Try it free or Buy now, generate a license in MyAtlassian, and apply the license in Bamboo.

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Contributors

The Katalon Team is composed of a diverse group of dedicated professionals, including subject matter experts with deep domain knowledge, experienced technical writers skilled, and QA specialists who bring a practical, real-world perspective. Together, they contribute to the Katalon Blog, delivering high-quality, insightful articles that empower users to make the most of Katalon’s tools and stay updated on the latest trends in test automation and software quality.