webdriverio
npmv9.31.7TypeScriptNext-gen browser and mobile automation test framework for Node.js
Adopt with care
webdriverio is usable, with caveats. Pulls in 113 transitive packages, about 30 MB installed (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled).
- ?Adoption: grade ?, Not reported by this registry.
No download data reported for this package yet.
- AMaintenance: grade A, Excellent.
Last published 2 days ago. 50 releases in the last 2 years.
- DWeight: grade D, Poor — a real concern.
Pulls in 113 transitive packages, about 30 MB installed (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled).
- ASupply chain: grade A, Excellent.
No install scripts, 3 maintainers, and a contained dependency surface.
- ALicense: grade A, Excellent.
MIT — permissive, with no copyleft found in the dependency tree.
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Install cost
What you actually take on by adding webdriverio to a project.
Runtime packages this one declares itself.
Distinct packages in the full runtime tree, deduplicated the way a package manager would.
Unpacked size of this package plus its entire runtime tree.
Longest resolved dependency chain below this package.
Part of this dependency tree has not been crawled yet, so these figures are a lower bound rather than a final total.
Licenses in the dependency tree
Every license you inherit by installing webdriverio, not just its own. Check this before a legal review, not after.
Compatibility
- Node.js
- node >=18.20.0
- Module format
- ESM + CommonJS
- TypeScript
- Types included
- Install scripts
- None
Quick start
A usage example from the webdriverio README.
import { remote } from 'webdriverio'
const browser = await remote({
capabilities: { browserName: 'chrome' }
})
await browser.navigateTo('https://www.google.com/ncr')
const searchInput = await browser.$('#lst-ib')
await searchInput.setValue('WebdriverIO')
const searchBtn = await browser.$('input[value="Google Search"]')
await searchBtn.click()
webdriverio vs the alternatives
Packages solving a similar problem in the npm ecosystem, compared on the signals that drive an adoption decision.
| Package | Weekly downloads | Dependents | License | Last release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| webdriveriothis page | 0 | 3 | MIT | 2 days ago |
| safaridriver | 0 | 1 | MIT | 1 day ago |
| jest | 42.1M | 70 | MIT | 1 day ago |
| jest-cli | 0 | 3 | MIT | 1 day ago |
| @wdio/utils | 0 | 3 | MIT | 1 day ago |
| @wdio/repl | 0 | 1 | MIT | 1 day ago |
Dependencies
Declared by webdriverio v9.31.7. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.
Runtime (25)
Peer (1)
Dev (7)
Used by
Popular packages that depend on webdriverio.
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of webdriverio.
Frequently installed together
Next generation testing framework powered by Vite
An AST-based pattern checker for JavaScript.
Browser running for Vitest
Utility package providing type information for a variety of WebdriverIO interfaces
TypeScript definitions for node
An HTTP(s) proxy `http.Agent` implementation for HTTPS
Convert a camelized string into a lowercased one with a custom separator: unicornRainbow → unicorn_rainbow
TypeScript Execute (tsx): Node.js enhanced with esbuild to run TypeScript & ESM files
TypeScript execution environment and REPL for node.js, with source map support
Utility to wait for a TCP port to open.
A JavaScript library to zip and unzip files in the browser, Deno and Node.js
V8 coverage provider for Vitest
Release history
50 releases in the last two years, typically about 8 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.31.7latest | 2 days ago | 1.5 MB | MIT |
| 9.31.6 | 3 days ago | 1.5 MB | MIT |
| 9.31.5 | 11 days ago | 1.5 MB | MIT |
| 9.31.4 | 13 days ago | 1.5 MB | MIT |
| 9.31.3 | 16 days ago | 1.5 MB | MIT |
| 9.31.2 | 20 days ago | 1.5 MB | MIT |
| 9.31.1 | 22 days ago | 1.5 MB | MIT |
| 9.30.1 | 1 month ago | 1.5 MB | MIT |
| 9.30.0 | 1 month ago | 1.5 MB | MIT |
| 9.29.1 | 2 months ago | 1.5 MB | MIT |
| 9.29.0 | 2 months ago | 1.5 MB | MIT |
| 9.28.0 | 3 months ago | 1.5 MB | MIT |
| 9.27.2 | 3 months ago | 1.4 MB | MIT |
| 9.27.1 | 4 months ago | 1.4 MB | MIT |
| 9.27.0 | 5 months ago | 1.4 MB | MIT |
Overview
webdriverio is an npm package that next-gen browser and mobile automation test framework for Node.js. It has 3 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 9.31.7, released under the MIT license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need next-gen browser and mobile automation test framework for Node.js and value a focused solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to minimize your dependency tree, or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your npm stack.
Pros
- Ships TypeScript type definitions.
- Clear open-source license (MIT).
Cons
- Large dependency tree (33 direct dependencies) increases install size and audit surface.
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Maintainers
Frequently asked questions
Should I use webdriverio?
webdriverio is usable, with caveats. Pulls in 113 transitive packages, about 30 MB installed (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled).
How do I install webdriverio?
Run `npm install webdriverio` to add webdriverio to your npm project.
How many dependencies does webdriverio have?
webdriverio declares 33 direct dependencies and pulls in 113 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved totalling about 30 MB on disk.
What license is webdriverio released under?
webdriverio is distributed under the MIT license. Its dependency tree also includes: (MIT AND Zlib), (MIT OR CC0-1.0), (MIT OR GPL-3.0-or-later), Apache-2.0, BSD-2-Clause, BSD-3-Clause, BlueOak-1.0.0, ISC, MIT.
How popular is webdriverio?
npm does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 3 known packages depend on webdriverio.
Is webdriverio still maintained?
The most recent release of webdriverio (v9.31.7) was published 2 days ago.
Does webdriverio run install scripts?
No. webdriverio does not define preinstall, install, or postinstall scripts, so installing it does not execute publisher-supplied code.