November 2025 Summaries

Cypress has introduced an enhancement to its AI-powered testing capabilities with the latest update, allowing the cy.prompt feature to automatically scroll elements into view before interacting with them, thus better simulating real user behavior. This new functionality interprets user instructions in natural language, such as "scroll to Dec 7," and executes the necessary scrolling actions without the need for manual input or additional logic. Although currently limited to scrolling elements into view and not to specific positions like the top or bottom of a page, this feature is part of an ongoing effort to expand cy.prompt's capabilities and integrate it with Cypress's browser driver features. The goal is to enable test teams to describe tests in plain language, allowing Cypress to automate details like scrolling and clicking, ultimately enhancing the AI testing landscape within the Cypress ecosystem. Users are encouraged to upgrade to the latest version, enable the experimental feature, and provide feedback to influence future developments.

Cypress has introduced a new feature in its app that allows users to hide HTTP requests from the Command Log, offering a cleaner view during test runs. This enhancement, available in Cypress version 15.4 and above, is particularly beneficial for users who want to focus on the test flow without the distraction of numerous network call entries. Users can easily toggle the visibility of XHR and Fetch requests via a new option in the Command Log header, without needing to rerun or reload the tests. While these requests are hidden from view, they continue to run in the background and remain accessible for network stubbing and spying, ensuring that test behavior and network data are still fully available. This update aims to improve the debugging experience by reducing noise and helping users stay focused during complex test scenarios.