Quick Start: Platform Overview

Welcome to tapioka.ai! This guide will help you understand the core concepts behind our AI-driven test automation platform and how to get started immediately.

No Installation Required

tapioka.ai is a comprehensive SaaS (Software as a Service) platform. There is no local installation required to start creating and managing your automated tests. Everything from test design to execution monitoring happens within our cloud-based dashboard.

Cloud-First Philosophy

By being 100% SaaS, we ensure that:

• You always have the latest AI engine version.
• Test data is synchronized across your entire team.
• Zero maintenance is required on your side for the testing infrastructure.

Core Concepts

tapioka.ai simplifies UI testing by allowing you to describe user behaviors in plain English. No more fighting with brittle CSS selectors or complex XPath expressions. Our AI engine interprets your intent and maps it to reliable execution steps.

Test Execution (Workers)

While tests are managed in the cloud, they are executed by specialized Workers.

Managed Workers (SaaS)

For most users and price tiers (Starter, Professional), execution power is provided entirely by us.

• Zero Configuration: Simply click "Run" and our cloud workers spin up instantly.
• Scalability: Run dozens of tests in parallel without worrying about hardware limits.

Self-Hosted Workers (Coming Soon)

For Enterprise customers with strict security requirements or those needing access to internal, VPN-protected environments, self-hosted worker support is currently in development. Contact us for early access.

Next Steps

Now that you understand our cloud platform, you can jump straight into creating Your First Test to see the AI in action.