StudioAssist + MCP: 6 Hands-On Use Cases Every QA Engineer Should Know

AI assistants inside IDEs have long promised smarter coding, but most still fall short — offering generic suggestions and little understanding of your actual project.

That changes today.

With StudioAssist’s new Agent Mode, your AI assistant in Katalon Studio becomes a true testing partner, one that doesn’t just advise, but acts. Backed by built-in MCP Servers for Katalon Docs and Katalon Studio, it connects directly to your environment to create, edit, and troubleshoot tests with real context and real results.

What it is

The new StudioAssist Agent Mode turns your AI assistant in Katalon Studio into a connected, context-aware testing partner. It now supports MCP Servers, HTTP-based services that let the agent fetch real-time information and perform actions directly inside your project.

Katalon ships with two built-in MCP Servers:

• Katalon Docs MCP Server: Pulls verified answers from official Katalon documentation.
• Katalon Studio MCP Server: Let StudioAssist create, edit, and manage test cases, test objects, and custom keywords.

You can also add your own HTTP-based MCP Servers to extend StudioAssist’s reach. (Note: authentication support is coming soon.)

Why it matters

Before this update, StudioAssist could only suggest,  not do.

Now, it can act on your project.

That means less time switching tabs, digging through docs, or rewriting existing test cases. StudioAssist in Agent Mode connects your local project, Katalon documentation, and even third-party MCP Servers into one intelligent workflow. It’s a step toward AI-assisted test engineering, not just code generation.

Here are some ways StudioAssist Agent Mode changes how you build, fix, and optimize your tests — each paired with a quick demo to show it in action.

Real-world use cases

1. Get the latest updates from Katalon Docs
   Stay in sync with the latest Katalon capabilities directly inside your IDE. 
   The Docs MCP Server gives StudioAssist verified, real-time access to Katalon’s documentation, ensuring every suggestion is accurate, current, and trustworthy.
   
   Watch how it instantly pulls fresh guidance from Katalon Docs.
   
   

2. Create a new test case
   Generate complete test cases with steps, objects, and structure — automatically and skip repetitive setup and eliminate manual errors.
   
   See how StudioAssist builds a new test case from a simple prompt.
   
   

3. Update existing test cases
   Extend or refine existing test cases as your app evolves.
   Agent Mode understands project context, so updates are precise and aligned with your logic.
   
   Watch the AI modify a test case in real time.
   
   

4. Troubleshoot and fix issues
   Diagnose failed tests instantly with AI-driven insights backed by official docs.
   StudioAssist identifies the root cause and even proposes verified fixes — saving hours of debugging.
   
   See how it turns red errors into clean passes.
   
   

5. Plan your test strategy
   Go beyond single test execution. Connect external MCP Servers to pull data, analyze coverage, and plan smarter automation strategies.
   Make your test suite more efficient and aligned with your release goals.
   
   Watch it gather insights and shape your strategy.
   
   

6. Identify duplicated test cases
   Automatically detect overlapping or redundant tests — before they bloat your project.
   Keep your repository lean, maintainable, and ready for scaling.
   
   See how StudioAssist flags and resolves duplicates effortlessly.
   
   

StudioAssist Agent Mode moves test automation beyond static assistance — into dynamic, connected intelligence.

With real-time project awareness, documentation-backed insights, and extendable MCP integrations, it’s no longer just an AI helper. It’s the foundation for AI-assisted test engineering; where every test you write, fix, or optimize happens faster, smarter, and in full context.

Ready to experience it yourself? Update Katalon Studio and activate Agent Mode today.