robot-framework-skill
Helps your agent generate automated tests using Robot Framework. It creates keyword-based tests for web applications and APIs.
What it does
This tool helps create automated tests for websites and APIs using the Robot Framework language. It generates Python code to check if everything is working as expected.
When to use it
- ✓When you need to create tests for a website.
- ✓When you want to test if an API is responding correctly.
- ✓When you already use or want to start using Robot Framework.
Example of what to ask your AI
“Create a Robot Framework test to log into a website with a username and password and verify that the dashboard appears.”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
You describe what you want to test, and the tool generates the code in Robot Framework format. It uses libraries like Selenium for interacting with websites and Requests for APIs.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill robot-framework-skillOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/robot-framework-skill/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
Robot Framework Skill
When to Use
Use this skill when you need generates Robot Framework tests in keyword-driven syntax with Python. Supports SeleniumLibrary, RequestsLibrary, and custom keywords. Use when user mentions "Robot Framework", "*** Test Cases ", "SeleniumLibrary", ".robot file". Triggers on: "Robot Framework", " Test Cases ***",...
For TestMu AI cloud execution, see reference/cloud-integration.md and shared/testmu-cloud-reference.md.
Core Patterns
Basic Test (tests/login.robot)
*** Settings ***
Library SeleniumLibrary
Suite Setup Open Browser ${BASE_URL} chrome
Suite Teardown Close All Browsers
*** Variables ***
${BASE_URL} http://localhost:3000
${EMAIL} user@test.com
${PASSWORD} password123
*** Test Cases ***
Login With Valid Credentials
Go To ${BASE_URL}/login
Wait Until Element Is Visible id:email 10s
Input Text id:email ${EMAIL}
Input Text id:password ${PASSWORD}
Click Button css:button[type='submit']
Wait Until Element Is Visible css:.dashboard 10s
Page Should Contain Welcome
Location Should Contain /dashboard
Login With Invalid Credentials Shows Error
Go To ${BASE_URL}/login
Input Text id:email wrong@test.com
Input Text id:password wrong
Click Button css:button[type='submit']
Wait Until Element Is Visible css:.error 5s
Element Should Contain css:.error Invalid credentials
Custom Keywords
*** Keywords ***
Login As User
[Arguments] ${email} ${password}
Go To ${BASE_URL}/login
Input Text id:email ${email}
Input Text id:password ${password}
Click Button css:button[type='submit']
Verify Dashboard Is Displayed
Wait Until Element Is Visible css:.dashboard 10s
Page Should Contain Welcome
*** Test Cases ***
Valid Login Flow
Login As User user@test.com password123
Verify Dashboard Is Displayed
Data-Driven Tests (Template)
*** Test Cases ***
Login With Various Users
[Template] Login And Verify
admin@test.com admin123 Dashboard
user@test.com pass123 Dashboard
bad@test.com wrong Error
*** Keywords ***
Login And Verify
[Arguments] ${email} ${password} ${expected}
Login As User ${email} ${password}
Page Should Contain ${expected}
API Testing (RequestsLibrary)
*** Settings ***
Library RequestsLibrary
*** Test Cases ***
Get Users Returns 200
${response}= GET ${API_URL}/users expected_status=200
Should Not Be Empty ${response.json()['users']}
Create User
${body}= Create Dictionary name=Alice email=alice@test.com
${response}= POST ${API_URL}/users json=${body} expected_status=201
Should Be Equal ${response.json()['name']} Alice
Cloud Config
*** Settings ***
Library SeleniumLibrary
*** Variables ***
${REMOTE_URL} https://%{LT_USERNAME}:%{LT_ACCESS_KEY}@hub.lambdatest.com/wd/hub
*** Keywords ***
Open Cloud Browser
${caps}= Create Dictionary
... browserName=chrome browserVersion=latest
... LT:Options=${{{"build":"Robot Build","name":"Login Test","platform":"Windows 11","video":True}}}
Open Browser ${BASE_URL} remote_url=${REMOTE_URL} desired_capabilities=${caps}
Setup: pip install robotframework robotframework-seleniumlibrary robotframework-requests
Run: robot tests/ or robot --include smoke tests/
Report: report.html and log.html auto-generated
Deep Patterns
See reference/playbook.md for production-grade patterns:
| Section | What You Get |
|---|---|
| §1 Project Setup | Project structure, variable files, execution commands, pabot |
| §2 Web UI Testing | Login tests with Page Objects, dynamic content, waits, modals |
| §3 API Testing | CRUD with RequestsLibrary, error handling, validation, auth |
| §4 Data-Driven Testing | DataDriver with CSV, FOR loops, bulk operations |
| §5 Custom Python Libraries | @keyword decorator, resource tracking, test data generation |
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FAQ
What is Robot Framework?
It is an open-source framework used for test automation and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). It uses an easy-to-read syntax that resembles natural language.
What libraries does it support?
It supports popular libraries like SeleniumLibrary (for web UI testing) and RequestsLibrary (for API testing), and also allows the use of custom keywords.
How do I run the generated tests?
You can run the tests using the 'robot' command in your terminal, after installing the necessary dependencies with 'pip install robotframework robotframework-seleniumlibrary robotframework-requests'.
Details
Original description by the author
Generates Robot Framework tests in keyword-driven syntax with Python. Supports SeleniumLibrary, RequestsLibrary, and custom keywords. Use when user mentions \"Robot Framework\", \"*** Test Cases ***\", \"SeleniumLibrary\", \".robot file\".
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 48k
- Ranking position
- #4032
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
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