{"id":60836,"date":"2025-07-02T08:56:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T12:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/?p=60836"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:00:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T19:00:36","slug":"introducing-autonomous-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Applitools Autonomous 2.2: AI-Driven Testing That Thinks Like You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Building and maintaining automated tests has always been a challenge, especially when it comes to speed, coverage, and collaboration across technical and non-technical roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The release of <a href=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/platform\/autonomous\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Autonomous <\/a>2.2 helps teams reduce the time and effort needed to build and maintain reliable end-to-end tests. It combines LLM-generated test steps, automatic test data generation, built-in API validation, and visual comparisons across environments so that teams can find bugs earlier and release with more confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-api-step-builder-visual-api-testing-no-context-switching\"><strong>API Step Builder: Visual API Testing, No Context Switching<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applitools Autonomous has always supported API testing, but with Autonomous 2.2, creating API tests is easier and more accessible than ever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new <a href=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/docs\/autonomous\/content\/topics\/http-requests.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>API Step Builder<\/strong><\/a> lets you build, run, debug, and update API calls with the UI, directly in your workflow\u2014no code or external tools required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paste in raw cURL or HTTP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Translate into readable test steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add headers, cookies, auth, body, and parameters visually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chain responses into UI steps via variables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video browser-frame-dark\"><video autoplay loop muted poster=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/API-step-builder-1.png\" src=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/api-step-builder-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supported Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full HTTP method support: GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in request fields for headers, cookies, authorization, body, and URL params<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dynamic variables: Ex. use {response.body.token} or {response.body.name} like variables in downstream steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for raw cURL or HTTP input with automatic translation to English-readable steps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re preparing state, validating backend responses, or asserting API behavior, you can now do it all in one place\u2014with a clean, intuitive UI that works just like the rest of Autonomous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-llm-generated-test-steps-from-business-logic-to-automation-in-seconds\"><strong>LLM Generated Test Steps: From Business Logic to Automation in Seconds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Write test steps the way you think\u2014in plain English. With LLM Generated Test Steps, you can simply describe your business logic (e.g., \u201c<em>Select Ohio from the state dropdown menu<\/em>\u201d) and Autonomous will convert it into executable steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019re testing a job application page. Instead of clicking through each form field manually, you simply type:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Submit the form as an obscure Tolkien character<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video browser-frame-dark\"><video autoplay loop muted poster=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Random-test-data-generation.png\" src=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LLM-assisted-fill-out-form-as-character.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Autonomous analyzes the rendered page in real-time, understands the structure and semantics, and breaks down that one line into multiple actionable steps, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Typing the name and email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selecting an appropriate option from dropdown menus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clicking the &#8220;Submit&#8221; button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The result? A complete, readable, and editable test created in seconds\u2014no coding, no selectors, no extra UI to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Perfect for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Speeding up test creation during sprints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empowering manual testers to create automated tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eliminating writer&#8217;s block in test authoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83c\udfa5 Join our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/resources\/webinars\/platform-pulse-july25\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=webinar&amp;utm_campaign=autonomous 2-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Platform Pulse webinar<\/a><\/strong> on July 24 to see Autonomous 2.2 in action<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-test-data-generation-realistic-input-with-zero-effort\"><strong>Test Data Generation: Realistic Input with Zero Effort<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Test coverage is only as good as the data behind it. Autonomous 2.2 introduces natural language\u2013based <a href=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/docs\/autonomous\/content\/topics\/llm-assisted_test_data_generation.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>test data generation<\/strong><\/a> that instantly produces realistic data at runtime, helping with edge case coverage and state variability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Just say what you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Submit the form using random data for 90&#8217;s TV dads<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Autonomous parses your request, uses LLMs to create diverse, high-quality data, and injects it directly into your test. Each run can generate fresh values\u2014so no two executions are the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video browser-frame-dark\"><video autoplay loop muted poster=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Random-test-data-generation.png\" src=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/test-data-generation-90s-tv-dads.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cross-environment-visual-comparisons-one-baseline-many-environments\"><strong>Cross-Environment Visual Comparisons: One Baseline, Many Environments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring parity across environments\u2014staging vs. prod, dev vs. QA\u2014or locales is critical. Parameterized visual baselines allow test engineers to define and run tests using variable data while still maintaining deterministic baseline comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can run the same test in different plans\u2014one with {env}=integration, another with {env}=staging\u2014and compare visual differences across each environment without changing a single line of test logic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parameters and datasets handled automatically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom flows and URL List tests supported<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual baselines set per unique parameter set<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abort prevention and value prompts to ensure test validity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large browser-frame-dark\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cross-environment-visual-comparisons-1024x567.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Autonomous results comparing a QA environment to a staging environment\" class=\"wp-image-60872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cross-environment-visual-comparisons-1024x567.png 1024w, https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cross-environment-visual-comparisons-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cross-environment-visual-comparisons-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cross-environment-visual-comparisons-1536x851.png 1536w, https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cross-environment-visual-comparisons.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parameter handling is enforced at both test and plan levels\u2014tests abort cleanly if required values are missing, ensuring reliable execution outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tunneling-enhancements-instant-feedback-zero-guesswork\"><strong>Tunneling Enhancements: Instant Feedback, Zero Guesswork<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tunneling just got easier and more reliable. With <a href=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/docs\/autonomous\/content\/topics\/tunnel.htm?Highlight=tunneling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>tunneling enhancements<\/strong><\/a>, Applitools Autonomous now includes improved diagnostics, real-time tunnel status, actionable error codes, and visibility for team admins\u2014not just account owners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Users now get real-time diagnostics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is the tunnel connected?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which hosts is it routing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are there errors, and what do they mean?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large browser-frame-dark\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tunnel-information-1024x636.png\" alt=\"Screenshot from Autonomous showing tunnels and relevant information\" class=\"wp-image-60875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tunnel-information-1024x636.png 1024w, https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tunnel-information-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tunnel-information-768x477.png 768w, https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tunnel-information.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admins now get access to error codes, logs, host mapping, and verification checks\u2014all without reaching out to support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-bottom-line\"><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applitools Autonomous 2.2 turns plain English into production-grade automation. Whether you&#8217;re testing UI, APIs, internal systems, or staging vs. production, it removes friction that slows QA teams down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the new features in the<a href=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/docs\/autonomous\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>product documentation<\/strong><\/a> or dive into Autonomous with a <a href=\"https:\/\/auth.applitools.com\/users\/register?app=autonomous\"><strong>free trial<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-answers\">Quick Answers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751468052473\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is Applitools Autonomous?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Applitools Autonomous is an AI-powered test automation platform that enables testers to create, run, and maintain end-to-end tests using plain English\u2014no code required. It uses LLMs (large language models) to generate tests and test data automatically, removing the need for coding, locators, or frameworks.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751467812374\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How does Autonomous handle visual differences across environments?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">With Cross-Environment Visual Comparison, Applitools Autonomous 2.2 understands what\u2019s important visually. It automatically adjusts for environment-specific differences (like fonts or layouts), so you only get alerted to real UI regressions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751467855077\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I need to configure test data schemas manually?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Applitools Autonomous understands the test context and structure of your application and test flow. You don\u2019t need to define schemas, write mocks, or manage fixtures manually.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751468132836\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use Applitools Autonomous for regression testing?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Autonomous is ideal for automated regression testing, as it can quickly generate test cases that cover expected behavior and catch visual or functional regressions\u2014without manual upkeep.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751468145172\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I validate API response data using Applitools Autonomous?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. You can assert specific response codes, headers, or JSON payload content. For example, \u201cVerify that the response includes a user with ID 1234\u201d will create the necessary assertions automatically.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.browser-frame-light,.browser-frame-dark {\n   margin:0 auto;\n   width:100%;\n   position:relative;\n   border-radius:5px 5px 3px 3px;\n   box-shadow:0 0.2em .8em 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.4);\n}\n\n.browser-frame-light {\n   background-color:#f3f4f6;\n   border-top:1.25em solid rgba(120,144,156,0.3);\n}\n\n.browser-frame-dark {\n   background-color:#1c304b;\n   border-top:1.25em solid rgba(28,48,75,0.3);\n}\n\n.browser-frame-light:before, .browser-frame-dark:before {\n   content:\"\";\n   position:absolute;\n   top:-.8em;\n   left:0.75em;\n   width:0.4em;\n   height:0.4em;\n   border-radius:50%;\n}\n\n.browser-frame-light:before,.browser-frame-dark:before {\n   background-color:#0d7eb3;\n   box-shadow:0 0 0 1px #0d7eb3,1.1em 0 0 1px #0097ba,2.2em 0 0 1px #00a698;\n}\n\n.browser-frame-light video,.browser-frame-light img,\n.browser-frame-dark video,.browser-frame-dark img {\n   display:block;\n   width:100%;\n   height:auto;\n   border-radius:0 0 3px 3px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pb-none pt-none\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<style>\n.schema-faq-section { \n  background: white;\n  margin: 1rem 0;\n  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.13);\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  box-shadow: 2px 2px 6px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);\n}\n.schema-faq-question{\n  cursor: pointer;\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  transition: opacity ease 0.25s;\n  padding: 1rem;\n  color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);\n  font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size-large);\n}\n.schema-faq-question:hover {\n  color: var(--wp--preset--color--secondary);\n}\n.schema-faq-question:after{\n  width: 16px;\n  height: 20px;\n  display: inline-block;\n  margin-left: auto;\n  margin-right: 5px;\n  vertical-align: top;\n  color: inherit;\n  content: \"+\";\n}\n.schema-faq-question.expanded:after{\n  content: \"-\";\n}\n.schema-faq-question:hover{\n  opacity: 0.75;\n}\n.schema-faq-answer{\n  padding: 0 1rem 1rem 1rem;\n  display: none;\n}\n.schema-faq-answer.default{\n  display: block;\n}\n.editor-styles-wrapper .schema-faq-question {\n  cursor: text;\n}\n.editor-styles-wrapper .schema-faq-answer {\n  display: block; \n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<script>\njQuery(function($){var yoast={accordion:function(){var isAnimating=!1;$(\".schema-faq-section\").find(\".schema-faq-question\").click(function(event){event.stopPropagation();if(isAnimating)return;isAnimating=!0;var answer=$(this).nextAll(\".schema-faq-answer\").eq(0);answer.slideToggle(250,function(){$(this).toggleClass(\"expanded\");$(this).prev(\".schema-faq-question\").toggleClass(\"expanded\");isAnimating=!1});$(\".schema-faq-answer\").not(answer).slideUp(\"fast\",function(){$(this).removeClass(\"expanded\");$(this).prev(\".schema-faq-question\").removeClass(\"expanded\")})})}};yoast.accordion()});\n<\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Applitools Autonomous 2.2 introduces a smarter way to build and maintain automated tests\u2014no code, no selectors, just natural language. With LLM test and data generation, visual comparisons across environments, and more, Autonomous 2.2 helps testers move faster with less friction and more confidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":60863,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17299,10003,10558],"tags":[12494,17008,10254,16992,12758],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.5 (Yoast SEO v24.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Applitools Autonomous 2.2: AI-Driven Testing That Thinks Like You - AI-Powered End-to-End Testing | Applitools<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Unlock the power of Applitools Autonomous 2.2 for faster, reliable testing. Enhance your workflow with new API features.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Applitools Autonomous 2.2: AI-Driven Testing That Thinks Like You\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Applitools Autonomous 2.2 introduces a smarter way to build and maintain automated tests\u2014no code, no selectors, just natural language. With LLM test and data generation, visual comparisons across environments, and more, Autonomous 2.2 helps testers move faster with less friction and more confidence.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"AI-Powered End-to-End Testing | Applitools\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-07-02T12:56:45+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-03-11T19:00:36+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/api-step-builder-mp4-image.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1920\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Applitools Team\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Applitools Team\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"14 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Applitools Team\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#\/schema\/person\/7adb2f3d4eb42c65ccc8cd7ef840b000\"},\"headline\":\"Applitools Autonomous 2.2: AI-Driven Testing That Thinks Like You\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-07-02T12:56:45+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-03-11T19:00:36+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/\"},\"wordCount\":960,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/api-step-builder-mp4-image.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"API testing\",\"Autonomous\",\"End-to-End Testing\",\"Intelligent Testing Platform\",\"Product\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Customer News\",\"News\",\"Product\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":[\"WebPage\",\"FAQPage\"],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/\",\"name\":\"Applitools Autonomous 2.2: AI-Driven Testing That Thinks Like You - AI-Powered End-to-End Testing | Applitools\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/api-step-builder-mp4-image.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-07-02T12:56:45+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-03-11T19:00:36+00:00\",\"description\":\"Unlock the power of Applitools Autonomous 2.2 for faster, reliable testing. Enhance your workflow with new API features.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#breadcrumb\"},\"mainEntity\":[{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751468052473\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751467812374\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751467855077\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751468132836\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751468145172\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/api-step-builder-mp4-image.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/api-step-builder-mp4-image.jpg\",\"width\":1920,\"height\":1080,\"caption\":\"LLM Generated Test Steps to fill out a form as an obscure Tolkien character in Applitools Autonomous\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Product\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/category\/product\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Applitools Autonomous 2.2: AI-Driven Testing That Thinks Like You\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/\",\"name\":\"Applitools Visual AI\",\"description\":\"Applitools delivers full end-to-end test automation with AI infused at every step.\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Applitools\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/applitools.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/applitools.png\",\"width\":156,\"height\":28,\"caption\":\"Applitools\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#\/schema\/person\/7adb2f3d4eb42c65ccc8cd7ef840b000\",\"name\":\"Applitools Team\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ab026ef5311aa0450f87e2ccab9c2fdc?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ab026ef5311aa0450f87e2ccab9c2fdc?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Applitools Team\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/author\/itay\/\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751468052473\",\"position\":1,\"url\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751468052473\",\"name\":\"What is Applitools Autonomous?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Applitools Autonomous is an AI-powered test automation platform that enables testers to create, run, and maintain end-to-end tests using plain English\u2014no code required. It uses LLMs (large language models) to generate tests and test data automatically, removing the need for coding, locators, or frameworks.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751467812374\",\"position\":2,\"url\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751467812374\",\"name\":\"How does Autonomous handle visual differences across environments?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"With Cross-Environment Visual Comparison, Applitools Autonomous 2.2 understands what\u2019s important visually. It automatically adjusts for environment-specific differences (like fonts or layouts), so you only get alerted to real UI regressions.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751467855077\",\"position\":3,\"url\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751467855077\",\"name\":\"Do I need to configure test data schemas manually?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Applitools Autonomous understands the test context and structure of your application and test flow. You don\u2019t need to define schemas, write mocks, or manage fixtures manually.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751468132836\",\"position\":4,\"url\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751468132836\",\"name\":\"Can I use Applitools Autonomous for regression testing?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Autonomous is ideal for automated regression testing, as it can quickly generate test cases that cover expected behavior and catch visual or functional regressions\u2014without manual upkeep.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751468145172\",\"position\":5,\"url\":\"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751468145172\",\"name\":\"Can I validate API response data using Applitools Autonomous?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. You can assert specific response codes, headers, or JSON payload content. For example, \u201cVerify that the response includes a user with ID 1234\u201d will create the necessary assertions automatically.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Applitools Autonomous 2.2: AI-Driven Testing That Thinks Like You - AI-Powered End-to-End Testing | Applitools","description":"Unlock the power of Applitools Autonomous 2.2 for faster, reliable testing. Enhance your workflow with new API features.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Applitools Autonomous 2.2: AI-Driven Testing That Thinks Like You","og_description":"Applitools Autonomous 2.2 introduces a smarter way to build and maintain automated tests\u2014no code, no selectors, just natural language. With LLM test and data generation, visual comparisons across environments, and more, Autonomous 2.2 helps testers move faster with less friction and more confidence.","og_url":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/","og_site_name":"AI-Powered End-to-End Testing | Applitools","article_published_time":"2025-07-02T12:56:45+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-03-11T19:00:36+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1920,"height":1080,"url":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/api-step-builder-mp4-image.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Applitools Team","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Applitools Team","Est. reading time":"14 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/"},"author":{"name":"Applitools Team","@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#\/schema\/person\/7adb2f3d4eb42c65ccc8cd7ef840b000"},"headline":"Applitools Autonomous 2.2: AI-Driven Testing That Thinks Like You","datePublished":"2025-07-02T12:56:45+00:00","dateModified":"2026-03-11T19:00:36+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/"},"wordCount":960,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/api-step-builder-mp4-image.jpg","keywords":["API testing","Autonomous","End-to-End Testing","Intelligent Testing Platform","Product"],"articleSection":["Customer News","News","Product"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":["WebPage","FAQPage"],"@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/","url":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/","name":"Applitools Autonomous 2.2: AI-Driven Testing That Thinks Like You - AI-Powered End-to-End Testing | Applitools","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/api-step-builder-mp4-image.jpg","datePublished":"2025-07-02T12:56:45+00:00","dateModified":"2026-03-11T19:00:36+00:00","description":"Unlock the power of Applitools Autonomous 2.2 for faster, reliable testing. Enhance your workflow with new API features.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#breadcrumb"},"mainEntity":[{"@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751468052473"},{"@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751467812374"},{"@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751467855077"},{"@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751468132836"},{"@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751468145172"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/api-step-builder-mp4-image.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/api-step-builder-mp4-image.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"caption":"LLM Generated Test Steps to fill out a form as an obscure Tolkien character in Applitools Autonomous"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Product","item":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/category\/product\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Applitools Autonomous 2.2: AI-Driven Testing That Thinks Like You"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/","name":"Applitools Visual AI","description":"Applitools delivers full end-to-end test automation with AI infused at every step.","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#organization","name":"Applitools","url":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/applitools.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/applitools.png","width":156,"height":28,"caption":"Applitools"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#\/schema\/person\/7adb2f3d4eb42c65ccc8cd7ef840b000","name":"Applitools Team","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ab026ef5311aa0450f87e2ccab9c2fdc?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ab026ef5311aa0450f87e2ccab9c2fdc?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Applitools Team"},"url":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/author\/itay\/"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751468052473","position":1,"url":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751468052473","name":"What is Applitools Autonomous?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Applitools Autonomous is an AI-powered test automation platform that enables testers to create, run, and maintain end-to-end tests using plain English\u2014no code required. It uses LLMs (large language models) to generate tests and test data automatically, removing the need for coding, locators, or frameworks.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751467812374","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751467812374","name":"How does Autonomous handle visual differences across environments?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"With Cross-Environment Visual Comparison, Applitools Autonomous 2.2 understands what\u2019s important visually. It automatically adjusts for environment-specific differences (like fonts or layouts), so you only get alerted to real UI regressions.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751467855077","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751467855077","name":"Do I need to configure test data schemas manually?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. Applitools Autonomous understands the test context and structure of your application and test flow. You don\u2019t need to define schemas, write mocks, or manage fixtures manually.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751468132836","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751468132836","name":"Can I use Applitools Autonomous for regression testing?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Autonomous is ideal for automated regression testing, as it can quickly generate test cases that cover expected behavior and catch visual or functional regressions\u2014without manual upkeep.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751468145172","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/blog\/introducing-autonomous-2-2\/#faq-question-1751468145172","name":"Can I validate API response data using Applitools Autonomous?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. You can assert specific response codes, headers, or JSON payload content. For example, \u201cVerify that the response includes a user with ID 1234\u201d will create the necessary assertions automatically.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60836"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60836"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60836\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61506,"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60836\/revisions\/61506"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60863"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60836"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60836"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/app14743.cloudwayssites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60836"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}