ADO Test Helper

ADO Test Helper is a browser extension designed to speed up manual testing in Azure DevOps. A complete walkthrough can be found here: https://youtu.be/4209KCFuKYQ ADO Test Helper Studio is a powerful browser extension designed to streamline manual testing, requirements management, and release tracking in Azure DevOps. Create test cases, capture step-by-step instructions with screenshots, run tests, generate bugs, build work item hierarchies from requirements docs, and track release readiness—all without leaving your browser. KEY FEATURES: Record Test Steps Automatically Capture user actions as structured test steps while navigating any web application. Screenshot Capture Per Step Automatically capture screenshots for each step, including before navigation, to clearly document user interactions. Azure DevOps Integration Create and update test cases directly in Azure DevOps, including step-level attachments and formatting. Test Runner Mode Execute test cases step-by-step, mark pass/fail, capture screenshots, and submit test runs to Azure DevOps. Bug Creation from Failed Runs Quickly generate bugs with reproducible steps and attachments from failed test runs. AI-Assisted Test Case Creation Generate test cases directly from work items using AI. Connect your preferred AI source—Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot—to turn requirements and user stories into structured, ready-to-run test cases in seconds. Requirements Importer Upload requirements documents and automatically generate a full Azure DevOps work item hierarchy (epics, features, stories, tasks) using AI, eliminating hours of manual work item creation. Release Readiness Dashboard Get an at-a-glance view of release health with a scored readiness summary, a navigable work item tree, and customizable state color mapping so your team can instantly see what's blocking go-live. Workspace Mode Use a full browser workspace to manage large test sessions, review steps, and organize your workflow. Export Options Export test steps and documentation to formats such as HTML, PDF, or JSON for sharing and documentation. Local Data Storage All data is stored locally in your browser and only sent to Azure DevOps (or your chosen AI source) when explicitly initiated by the user. There is no server or data collection anywhere else WHO IS THIS FOR? QA testers and engineers Developers working with Azure DevOps Business analysts translating requirements into work items Release managers tracking go-live readiness Teams creating manual test documentation Anyone looking to speed up test case creation, requirements breakdown, and release tracking This tool eliminates repetitive manual work and helps teams move faster with better test coverage, cleaner requirements, and clearer release visibility.