GitHub Actions Integration

Automatically upload test results from your GitHub Actions workflows to QA Sphere using the QAS CLI tool. This integration eliminates manual result entry and provides instant visibility into your automated test results.

What You'll Achieve

With this integration, every time your GitHub Actions workflow runs:

Test results automatically upload to QA Sphere
New test runs are created with workflow information
Tests are matched to existing QA Sphere test cases
Pass/fail status, execution time, and screenshots are recorded
Test history and trends are tracked over time

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

A GitHub repository with automated tests (Playwright, Cypress, Jest, etc.)
Tests configured to generate JUnit XML format results
A QA Sphere account with Test Runner role or higher
Test cases in QA Sphere with markers (e.g., BD-001, PRJ-123)

How It Works

GitHub Actions Integration Diagram

Your workflow runs automated tests
Tests generate JUnit XML results file
QAS CLI tool reads the XML file
CLI matches tests to QA Sphere cases using markers
Results are uploaded and appear in QA Sphere

Setup Steps

Step 1: Create QA Sphere API Key

Log into your QA Sphere account
Click the gear icon ⚙️ in the top right → Settings
Navigate to API Keys
Click Create API Key
Copy and save the key - you won't see it again!

Your API key format: t123.ak456.abc789xyz

Step 2: Configure GitHub Secrets

Add these secrets to your GitHub repository:

Go to your GitHub repository
Navigate to Settings → Secrets and variables → Actions
Click New repository secret and create:

Name	Value
`QAS_TOKEN`	Your API key (e.g., `t123.ak456.abc789xyz`)
`QAS_URL`	Your QA Sphere URL (e.g., `https://company.eu1.qasphere.com`)

Click Add secret to save each one

Security

Never commit API keys to your repository. Always use GitHub Secrets.

Step 3: Add Test Case Markers

Ensure your test names include QA Sphere markers in the format PROJECT-SEQUENCE: These markers can be found in QA Sphere interface for each test case separately. Test Case Markers

Playwright Example:

test('BD-001: User can login with valid credentials', async ({ page }) => {
  await page.goto('https://example.com/login');
  await page.fill('#username', 'user@example.com');
  await page.fill('#password', 'password123');
  await page.click('#login-button');
  await expect(page).toHaveURL('/dashboard');
});

test('BD-002: User sees error with invalid credentials', async ({ page }) => {
  // test implementation
});

Cypress Example:

describe('Login Flow', () => {
  it('BD-001: should login successfully with valid credentials', () => {
    cy.visit('/login');
    cy.get('#username').type('user@example.com');
    cy.get('#password').type('password123');
    cy.get('#login-button').click();
    cy.url().should('include', '/dashboard');
  });
});

Jest Example:

describe('API Tests', () => {
  test('BD-015: GET /users returns user list', async () => {
    const response = await fetch('/api/users');
    expect(response.status).toBe(200);
    const data = await response.json();
    expect(data).toHaveLength(5);
  });
});

Step 4: Configure Test Framework

Configure your test framework to generate JUnit XML output:

Playwright Configuration

// playwright.config.js
const { defineConfig } = require('@playwright/test');

module.exports = defineConfig({
  testDir: './tests',
  timeout: 30000,
  
  // JUnit reporter for CI/CD
  reporter: [
    ['list'],  // Console output
    ['junit', { outputFile: 'junit-results/results.xml' }]  // For QA Sphere
  ],
  
  use: {
    headless: true,
    screenshot: 'only-on-failure',
    video: 'retain-on-failure',
  },
  
  projects: [
    { name: 'chromium', use: { browserName: 'chromium' } },
    { name: 'firefox', use: { browserName: 'firefox' } },
    { name: 'webkit', use: { browserName: 'webkit' } },
  ],
});

Cypress Configuration

// cypress.config.js
const { defineConfig } = require('cypress');

module.exports = defineConfig({
  e2e: {
    reporter: 'cypress-multi-reporters',
    reporterOptions: {
      configFile: 'reporter-config.json'
    }
  }
});

// reporter-config.json
{
  "reporterEnabled": "spec, mocha-junit-reporter",
  "mochaJunitReporterReporterOptions": {
    "mochaFile": "junit-results/results.xml"
  }
}

Jest Configuration

// jest.config.js
module.exports = {
  reporters: [
    'default',
    ['jest-junit', {
      outputDirectory: './junit-results',
      outputName: 'results.xml',
      classNameTemplate: '{classname}',
      titleTemplate: '{title}'
    }]
  ]
};

Step 5: Create GitHub Actions Workflow

Create a workflow file .github/workflows/qa-sphere-tests.yml in your repository:

For Playwright Projects

name: QA Sphere Integration

on:
  push:
    branches: [main, develop]
  pull_request:
    branches: [main, develop]
  workflow_dispatch:  # Allows manual triggering

env:
  PLAYWRIGHT_VERSION: "1.51.1"

jobs:
  test:
    name: Run Playwright Tests
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    container:
      image: mcr.microsoft.com/playwright:v1.51.1-jammy
    
    steps:
      - name: Checkout code
        uses: actions/checkout@v4
      
      - name: Install dependencies
        run: npm ci
      
      - name: Run Playwright tests
        run: npx playwright test
        continue-on-error: true
      
      - name: Upload test results
        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
        if: always()
        with:
          name: junit-results
          path: junit-results/
          retention-days: 7
      
      - name: Upload Playwright report
        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
        if: always()
        with:
          name: playwright-report
          path: playwright-report/
          retention-days: 7

  upload-to-qasphere:
    name: Upload Results to QA Sphere
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    needs: test
    if: always()
    
    steps:
      - name: Download test results
        uses: actions/download-artifact@v4
        with:
          name: junit-results
          path: junit-results/
      
      - name: Setup Node.js
        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
        with:
          node-version: '18'
      
      - name: Install QAS CLI
        run: npm install -g qas-cli
      
      - name: Upload to QA Sphere
        env:
          QAS_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.QAS_TOKEN }}
          QAS_URL: ${{ secrets.QAS_URL }}
        run: qasphere junit-upload ./junit-results/results.xml
      
      - name: Summary
        if: always()
        run: echo "✅ Test results uploaded to QA Sphere"

For Cypress Projects

name: QA Sphere Integration

on:
  push:
    branches: [main, develop]
  pull_request:
    branches: [main, develop]
  workflow_dispatch:

jobs:
  test:
    name: Run Cypress Tests
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    container:
      image: cypress/browsers:node18.12.0-chrome107
    
    steps:
      - name: Checkout code
        uses: actions/checkout@v4
      
      - name: Install dependencies
        run: npm ci
      
      - name: Run Cypress tests
        run: npx cypress run
        continue-on-error: true
      
      - name: Upload test results
        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
        if: always()
        with:
          name: junit-results
          path: junit-results/
          retention-days: 7
      
      - name: Upload videos
        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
        if: always()
        with:
          name: cypress-videos
          path: cypress/videos/
          retention-days: 7
      
      - name: Upload screenshots
        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
        if: always()
        with:
          name: cypress-screenshots
          path: cypress/screenshots/
          retention-days: 7

  upload-to-qasphere:
    name: Upload Results to QA Sphere
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    needs: test
    if: always()
    
    steps:
      - name: Download test results
        uses: actions/download-artifact@v4
        with:
          name: junit-results
          path: junit-results/
      
      - name: Setup Node.js
        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
        with:
          node-version: '18'
      
      - name: Install QAS CLI
        run: npm install -g qas-cli
      
      - name: Upload to QA Sphere
        env:
          QAS_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.QAS_TOKEN }}
          QAS_URL: ${{ secrets.QAS_URL }}
        run: qasphere junit-upload ./junit-results/results.xml
      
      - name: Summary
        run: echo "✅ Results uploaded to QA Sphere"

For Jest Projects

name: QA Sphere Integration

on:
  push:
    branches: [main, develop]
  pull_request:
    branches: [main, develop]
  workflow_dispatch:

jobs:
  test:
    name: Run Jest Tests
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    
    steps:
      - name: Checkout code
        uses: actions/checkout@v4
      
      - name: Setup Node.js
        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
        with:
          node-version: '18'
      
      - name: Install dependencies
        run: npm ci
      
      - name: Run Jest tests
        run: npm test
        continue-on-error: true
      
      - name: Upload test results
        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
        if: always()
        with:
          name: junit-results
          path: junit-results/
          retention-days: 7
      
      - name: Upload coverage
        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
        if: always()
        with:
          name: coverage
          path: coverage/
          retention-days: 7

  upload-to-qasphere:
    name: Upload Results to QA Sphere
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    needs: test
    if: always()
    
    steps:
      - name: Download test results
        uses: actions/download-artifact@v4
        with:
          name: junit-results
          path: junit-results/
      
      - name: Setup Node.js
        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
        with:
          node-version: '18'
      
      - name: Install QAS CLI
        run: npm install -g qas-cli
      
      - name: Upload to QA Sphere
        env:
          QAS_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.QAS_TOKEN }}
          QAS_URL: ${{ secrets.QAS_URL }}
        run: qasphere junit-upload ./junit-results/results.xml
      
      - name: Summary
        run: echo "✅ Results uploaded to QA Sphere"

Step 6: Push and Verify

Commit your changes:

git add .github/workflows/qa-sphere-tests.yml playwright.config.js  # or your config files
git commit -m "Add GitHub Actions with QA Sphere integration"
git push origin main

Monitor the workflow:
- Go to GitHub → Actions tab
- Watch your workflow execute
- Check both Run Playwright Tests and Upload Results to QA Sphere jobs
Verify in QA Sphere:
- Log into QA Sphere
- Navigate to your project → Test Runs
- See the new run with your test results

Advanced Usage

Available CLI Options

The QAS CLI junit-upload command creates a new test run within a QA Sphere project from your JUnit XML files or uploads results to an existing run.

qasphere junit-upload [options] <path-to-junit-xml>

Options:

-r, --run-url <url> - Upload to an existing test run (otherwise creates a new run)
--run-name <template> - Name template for creating new test runs (only used when --run-url is not specified)
--attachments - Detect and upload attachments (screenshots, videos, logs)
--force - Ignore API request errors, invalid test cases, or attachment issues
-h, --help - Show command help

Run Name Template Placeholders

The --run-name option supports the following placeholders:

Environment Variables:

{env:VARIABLE_NAME} - Any environment variable (e.g., {env:GITHUB_RUN_NUMBER}, {env:GITHUB_SHA})

Date Placeholders:

{YYYY} - 4-digit year (e.g., 2025)
{YY} - 2-digit year (e.g., 25)
{MMM} - 3-letter month (e.g., Jan, Feb, Mar)
{MM} - 2-digit month (e.g., 01, 02, 12)
{DD} - 2-digit day (e.g., 01, 15, 31)

Time Placeholders:

{HH} - 2-digit hour in 24-hour format (e.g., 00, 13, 23)
{hh} - 2-digit hour in 12-hour format (e.g., 01, 12)
{mm} - 2-digit minute (e.g., 00, 30, 59)
{ss} - 2-digit second (e.g., 00, 30, 59)
{AMPM} - AM/PM indicator

Default Template: If --run-name is not specified, the default template is:

Automated test run - {MMM} {DD}, {YYYY}, {hh}:{mm}:{ss} {AMPM}

Example Output:

Automated test run - Jan 15, 2025, 02:30:45 PM

The --run-name option is only used when creating new test runs (i.e., when --run-url is not specified).

Usage Examples:

# Create new run with default name template
qasphere junit-upload ./junit-results/results.xml

# Upload to existing run (--run-name is ignored)
qasphere junit-upload -r https://company.eu1.qasphere.com/project/BD/run/42 ./junit-results/results.xml

# Simple static name
qasphere junit-upload --run-name "v1.4.4-rc5" ./junit-results/results.xml

# With environment variables
qasphere junit-upload --run-name "Run #{env:GITHUB_RUN_NUMBER} - {env:GITHUB_REF_NAME}" ./junit-results/results.xml
# Output: "Run #12345 - main"

# With date placeholders
qasphere junit-upload --run-name "Release {YYYY}-{MM}-{DD}" ./junit-results/results.xml
# Output: "Release 2025-01-15"

# With date and time placeholders
qasphere junit-upload --run-name "Nightly Tests {MMM} {DD}, {YYYY} at {HH}:{mm}" ./junit-results/results.xml
# Output: "Nightly Tests Jan 15, 2025 at 22:34"

# Complex template with multiple placeholders
qasphere junit-upload --run-name "Build {env:BUILD_NUMBER} - {YYYY}/{MM}/{DD} {hh}:{mm} {AMPM}" ./junit-results/results.xml
# Output: "Build v1.4.4-rc5 - 2025/01/15 10:34 PM"

# With attachments
qasphere junit-upload --attachments ./junit-results/results.xml

# Multiple files
qasphere junit-upload ./junit-results/*.xml

# Force upload on errors
qasphere junit-upload --force ./junit-results/results.xml

Upload to Existing Test Run

To update a specific test run instead of creating a new one:

- name: Upload to QA Sphere
  env:
    QAS_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.QAS_TOKEN }}
    QAS_URL: ${{ secrets.QAS_URL }}
  run: |
    RUN_ID=42
    qasphere junit-upload \
      -r ${QAS_URL}/project/BD/run/${RUN_ID} \
      ./junit-results/results.xml

Upload with Attachments

Include screenshots and logs with your results:

- name: Upload to QA Sphere
  env:
    QAS_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.QAS_TOKEN }}
    QAS_URL: ${{ secrets.QAS_URL }}
  run: qasphere junit-upload --attachments ./junit-results/results.xml

The CLI automatically detects and uploads:

Screenshots from test failures
Video recordings
Log files
Any files referenced in the JUnit XML

Upload Multiple XML Files

If you have multiple test suites generating separate XML files:

- name: Upload to QA Sphere
  run: qasphere junit-upload ./junit-results/*.xml

Branch-Specific Runs

Create different runs for different branches:

- name: Upload to QA Sphere
  env:
    QAS_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.QAS_TOKEN }}
    QAS_URL: ${{ secrets.QAS_URL }}
  run: |
    if [ "${{ github.ref_name }}" = "main" ]; then
      # Upload to production run
      qasphere junit-upload -r ${QAS_URL}/project/BD/run/100 ./junit-results/results.xml
    elif [ "${{ github.ref_name }}" = "develop" ]; then
      # Upload to development run
      qasphere junit-upload -r ${QAS_URL}/project/BD/run/101 ./junit-results/results.xml
    else
      # Create new run for feature branches
      qasphere junit-upload ./junit-results/results.xml
    fi

Add Workflow Metadata

Use the --run-name option to include GitHub workflow information in test run titles:

- name: Upload to QA Sphere
  env:
    QAS_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.QAS_TOKEN }}
    QAS_URL: ${{ secrets.QAS_URL }}
  run: |
    qasphere junit-upload \
      --run-name "Run #{env:GITHUB_RUN_NUMBER} - {env:GITHUB_REF_NAME}" \
      ./junit-results/results.xml
  # Output: "Run #12345 - main"

Common GitHub Variables:

{env:GITHUB_RUN_NUMBER} - Workflow run number
{env:GITHUB_REF_NAME} - Branch or tag name
{env:GITHUB_SHA} - Commit SHA (full)
{env:GITHUB_ACTOR} - User who triggered the workflow
{env:GITHUB_JOB} - Current job name
{env:GITHUB_WORKFLOW} - Workflow name

Examples:

# Workflow with date and time
- run: qasphere junit-upload --run-name "Run #{env:GITHUB_RUN_NUMBER} - {YYYY}-{MM}-{DD} {HH}:{mm}" ./junit-results/results.xml

# Branch and commit info
- run: qasphere junit-upload --run-name "{env:GITHUB_REF_NAME} - {env:GITHUB_SHA}" ./junit-results/results.xml

# Complete metadata
- run: qasphere junit-upload --run-name "Build #{env:GITHUB_RUN_NUMBER} ({env:GITHUB_REF_NAME}) - {MMM} {DD}, {hh}:{mm} {AMPM}" ./junit-results/results.xml

Force Upload on Errors

Continue uploading even if some tests can't be matched:

- name: Upload to QA Sphere
  run: qasphere junit-upload --force ./junit-results/results.xml

Common Scenarios

Scenario 1: Nightly Test Runs

Run tests on a schedule and upload results with descriptive names:

name: Nightly Tests

on:
  schedule:
    - cron: '0 2 * * *'  # Run at 2 AM UTC daily
  workflow_dispatch:

jobs:
  test:
    name: Run Nightly Tests
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    # ... test steps ...
  
  upload-to-qasphere:
    name: Upload Results
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    needs: test
    if: always()
    steps:
      - name: Download test results
        uses: actions/download-artifact@v4
        with:
          name: junit-results
          path: junit-results/
      
      - name: Setup Node.js
        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
        with:
          node-version: '18'
      
      - name: Install QAS CLI
        run: npm install -g qas-cli
      
      - name: Upload to QA Sphere
        env:
          QAS_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.QAS_TOKEN }}
          QAS_URL: ${{ secrets.QAS_URL }}
        run: |
          # Create run with date in the name
          qasphere junit-upload --run-name "Nightly Tests - {YYYY}-{MM}-{DD}" ./junit-results/results.xml
          # Output: "Nightly Tests - 2025-01-15"
          
          # Or with time included
          qasphere junit-upload --run-name "Nightly {MMM} {DD}, {YYYY} at {HH}:{mm}" ./junit-results/results.xml
          # Output: "Nightly Jan 15, 2025 at 22:30"

Scenario 2: Parallel Test Execution

Run tests in parallel using matrix strategy and upload all results:

name: Parallel Tests

on:
  push:
    branches: [main, develop]

jobs:
  test:
    name: Test - ${{ matrix.suite }}
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    strategy:
      matrix:
        suite: [unit, integration, e2e]
    
    steps:
      - name: Checkout code
        uses: actions/checkout@v4
      
      - name: Setup Node.js
        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
        with:
          node-version: '18'
      
      - name: Install dependencies
        run: npm ci
      
      - name: Run ${{ matrix.suite }} tests
        run: npm run test:${{ matrix.suite }}
        continue-on-error: true
      
      - name: Upload test results
        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
        if: always()
        with:
          name: junit-results-${{ matrix.suite }}
          path: junit-results/
          retention-days: 7

  upload-to-qasphere:
    name: Upload Results to QA Sphere
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    needs: test
    if: always()
    
    steps:
      - name: Download all test results
        uses: actions/download-artifact@v4
        with:
          pattern: junit-results-*
          path: junit-results/
          merge-multiple: true
      
      - name: Setup Node.js
        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
        with:
          node-version: '18'
      
      - name: Install QAS CLI
        run: npm install -g qas-cli
      
      - name: Upload to QA Sphere
        env:
          QAS_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.QAS_TOKEN }}
          QAS_URL: ${{ secrets.QAS_URL }}
        run: qasphere junit-upload ./junit-results/*.xml

Scenario 3: Multi-Environment Testing

Test against different environments:

name: Multi-Environment Tests

on:
  push:
    branches: [main, develop]

jobs:
  test:
    name: Test - ${{ matrix.environment }}
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    strategy:
      matrix:
        environment: [staging, production]
        include:
          - environment: staging
            base_url: https://staging.example.com
          - environment: production
            base_url: https://example.com
    
    steps:
      - name: Checkout code
        uses: actions/checkout@v4
      
      - name: Setup Node.js
        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
        with:
          node-version: '18'
      
      - name: Install dependencies
        run: npm ci
      
      - name: Run tests
        env:
          BASE_URL: ${{ matrix.base_url }}
          TEST_ENV: ${{ matrix.environment }}
        run: npm test
        continue-on-error: true
      
      - name: Upload test results
        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
        if: always()
        with:
          name: junit-results-${{ matrix.environment }}
          path: junit-results/
          retention-days: 7

  upload-to-qasphere:
    name: Upload Results
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    needs: test
    if: always()
    
    steps:
      - name: Download all test results
        uses: actions/download-artifact@v4
        with:
          pattern: junit-results-*
          path: junit-results/
          merge-multiple: true
      
      - name: Setup Node.js
        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
        with:
          node-version: '18'
      
      - name: Install QAS CLI
        run: npm install -g qas-cli
      
      - name: Upload to QA Sphere
        env:
          QAS_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.QAS_TOKEN }}
          QAS_URL: ${{ secrets.QAS_URL }}
        run: qasphere junit-upload ./junit-results/*.xml

Scenario 4: Version/Release Tagging

Tag test runs with version numbers or release names:

name: Release Tests

on:
  push:
    tags:
      - 'v*'
  workflow_dispatch:

env:
  VERSION: ${{ github.ref_name }}

jobs:
  test:
    name: Run Release Tests
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    # ... test steps ...
  
  upload-to-qasphere:
    name: Upload Results
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    needs: test
    if: always()
    
    steps:
      - name: Download test results
        uses: actions/download-artifact@v4
        with:
          name: junit-results
          path: junit-results/
      
      - name: Setup Node.js
        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
        with:
          node-version: '18'
      
      - name: Install QAS CLI
        run: npm install -g qas-cli
      
      - name: Upload to QA Sphere
        env:
          QAS_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.QAS_TOKEN }}
          QAS_URL: ${{ secrets.QAS_URL }}
        run: |
          # Simple version tag
          qasphere junit-upload --run-name "Release {env:VERSION}" ./junit-results/results.xml
          # Output: "Release v1.4.5"
          
          # Version with date
          qasphere junit-upload --run-name "Release {env:VERSION} - {YYYY}-{MM}-{DD}" ./junit-results/results.xml
          # Output: "Release v1.4.5 - 2025-01-15"

For different handling of tags vs branches:

- name: Upload to QA Sphere
  env:
    QAS_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.QAS_TOKEN }}
    QAS_URL: ${{ secrets.QAS_URL }}
  run: |
    if [ "${{ github.ref_type }}" = "tag" ]; then
      # For git tags, use tag name
      qasphere junit-upload --run-name "Release {env:GITHUB_REF_NAME}" ./junit-results/results.xml
    else
      # For regular commits, use branch and commit
      SHORT_SHA=$(echo "${{ github.sha }}" | cut -c1-7)
      qasphere junit-upload --run-name "{env:GITHUB_REF_NAME} - ${SHORT_SHA}" ./junit-results/results.xml
    fi

Troubleshooting

Issue: Tests Not Appearing in QA Sphere

Symptoms:

Upload succeeds but no results in QA Sphere
"Test case not found" warnings in logs

Solutions:

Ensure test cases exist in QA Sphere:
- Check that BD-001, BD-002, etc. exist in your QA Sphere project
- Verify the project code matches (BD, PRJ, etc.)
Check marker format:
- Must be PROJECT-NUMBER format
- Examples: BD-001, PRJ-123, TEST-456

Issue: Authentication Failed (401 Error)

Symptoms:

Error: Authentication failed (401)

Solutions:

Verify API key is correct:
- Go to QA Sphere → Settings → API Keys
- Check the key hasn't been deleted
- Regenerate if needed
Check GitHub Secrets:
- Settings → Secrets and variables → Actions
- Verify QAS_TOKEN is set correctly
- Ensure no extra spaces or line breaks
Verify key permissions:
- API key must have Test Runner role or higher
- Check user permissions in QA Sphere

Issue: JUnit XML File Not Found

Symptoms:

Error: File ./junit-results/results.xml does not exist

Solutions:

Check artifact upload configuration:

- name: Upload test results
  uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
  if: always()
  with:
    name: junit-results
    path: junit-results/  # Make sure this matches your output path

Verify test framework configuration:
- Playwright: Check playwright.config.js reporter
- Cypress: Check reporter-config.json
- Jest: Check jest.config.js reporters
Add debug output:

- name: Debug - List files
  run: |
    ls -la junit-results/
    cat junit-results/results.xml

- name: Upload to QA Sphere
  run: qasphere junit-upload ./junit-results/results.xml

Issue: Artifact Not Found

Symptoms:

Error: Unable to find any artifacts for the associated workflow

Solutions:

Ensure artifact names match:

# In test job
- name: Upload test results
  uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
  with:
    name: junit-results  # Must match

# In upload job
- name: Download test results
  uses: actions/download-artifact@v4
  with:
    name: junit-results  # Must match

Check job dependencies:

upload-to-qasphere:
  needs: test  # Must reference the correct job name
  if: always()  # Run even if test job fails

Issue: Playwright Version Mismatch

Symptoms:

Error: Executable doesn't exist at /ms-playwright/chromium...

Solution:

Match Docker image version to your Playwright package version:

# Check your Playwright version
npm list @playwright/test
# Output: @playwright/test@1.51.1

# Update workflow file
jobs:
  test:
    container:
      image: mcr.microsoft.com/playwright:v1.51.1-jammy  # Match the version

Issue: Secrets Not Available

Symptoms:

Error: QAS_TOKEN environment variable is not set

Solutions:

Verify secrets are defined:
- Go to repository Settings → Secrets and variables → Actions
- Ensure QAS_TOKEN and QAS_URL exist
Check secret usage in workflow:

- name: Upload to QA Sphere
  env:
    QAS_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.QAS_TOKEN }}  # Correct syntax
    QAS_URL: ${{ secrets.QAS_URL }}
  run: qasphere junit-upload ./junit-results/results.xml

For organization secrets:
- Ensure repository has access to organization secrets
- Check secret visibility settings

Issue: Workflow Doesn't Trigger

Symptoms:

Push code but workflow doesn't run
Workflow file exists but not visible in Actions tab

Solutions:

Verify workflow file location:

.github/workflows/qa-sphere-tests.yml  ✅ Correct
.github/workflow/qa-sphere-tests.yml   ❌ Wrong (missing 's')
github/workflows/qa-sphere-tests.yml   ❌ Wrong (missing '.')

Check YAML syntax:

# Validate YAML locally
npx js-yaml .github/workflows/qa-sphere-tests.yml

Verify trigger configuration:

on:
  push:
    branches: [main, develop]  # Check branch names match
  pull_request:
    branches: [main, develop]

Check branch protection rules:
- Repository Settings → Branches
- Ensure Actions aren't blocked by branch protection

Best Practices

1. Always Use Markers

Include QA Sphere markers in all automated tests:

// ✅ Good
test('BD-001: User can login successfully', async ({ page }) => {});

// ❌ Bad - no marker
test('User can login successfully', async ({ page }) => {});

2. Upload on Every Workflow Run

Configure upload to run even when tests fail:

upload-to-qasphere:
  needs: test
  if: always()  # Run even if test job fails

This ensures you track both passing and failing test results.

3. Use Descriptive Run Names

Use the --run-name option to create meaningful test run titles:

- name: Upload to QA Sphere
  env:
    QAS_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.QAS_TOKEN }}
    QAS_URL: ${{ secrets.QAS_URL }}
  run: |
    qasphere junit-upload \
      --run-name "Run #{env:GITHUB_RUN_NUMBER} - {env:GITHUB_REF_NAME}" \
      ./junit-results/results.xml

For branch-specific runs, you can also upload to existing runs:

- name: Upload to QA Sphere
  run: |
    if [ "${{ github.ref_name }}" = "main" ]; then
      # Upload to production run
      qasphere junit-upload -r ${QAS_URL}/project/BD/run/100 ./junit-results/results.xml
    elif [ "${{ github.ref_name }}" = "develop" ]; then
      # Upload to development run
      qasphere junit-upload -r ${QAS_URL}/project/BD/run/101 ./junit-results/results.xml
    else
      # Create new run for feature branches
      SHORT_SHA=$(echo "${{ github.sha }}" | cut -c1-7)
      qasphere junit-upload --run-name "{env:GITHUB_REF_NAME} - ${SHORT_SHA}" ./junit-results/results.xml
    fi

4. Secure Your API Keys

✅ Store in GitHub Secrets
✅ Use repository or organization secrets
✅ Rotate keys periodically
❌ Never commit to repository
❌ Never log or print in workflow

5. Upload Attachments for Failures

Help debug failures by including screenshots:

- name: Upload to QA Sphere
  run: qasphere junit-upload --attachments ./junit-results/results.xml

6. Match Playwright Versions

Always keep Docker image version in sync with npm package:

// package.json
{
  "devDependencies": {
    "@playwright/test": "1.51.1"
  }
}

# .github/workflows/qa-sphere-tests.yml
jobs:
  test:
    container:
      image: mcr.microsoft.com/playwright:v1.51.1-jammy

7. Use Caching for Faster Builds

Cache dependencies to speed up workflow runs:

- name: Cache node modules
  uses: actions/cache@v3
  with:
    path: |
      ~/.npm
      node_modules
    key: ${{ runner.os }}-node-${{ hashFiles('**/package-lock.json') }}
    restore-keys: |
      ${{ runner.os }}-node-

8. Use Concurrency Controls

Prevent redundant workflow runs for the same branch:

concurrency:
  group: ${{ github.workflow }}-${{ github.ref }}
  cancel-in-progress: true

9. Test Locally First

Before pushing to GitHub, test the integration locally:

# Set environment variables
export QAS_TOKEN=your.api.key
export QAS_URL=https://company.eu1.qasphere.com

# Run tests
npm test

# Upload results
npx qas-cli junit-upload ./junit-results/results.xml

10. Monitor Upload Success

Add error handling to track upload status:

- name: Upload to QA Sphere
  env:
    QAS_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.QAS_TOKEN }}
    QAS_URL: ${{ secrets.QAS_URL }}
  run: |
    if qasphere junit-upload ./junit-results/results.xml; then
      echo "✅ Successfully uploaded results to QA Sphere"
    else
      echo "❌ Failed to upload results to QA Sphere"
      exit 1
    fi

11. Set Appropriate Artifact Retention

Balance storage costs with retention needs:

- name: Upload test results
  uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
  with:
    name: junit-results
    path: junit-results/
    retention-days: 7  # Adjust based on your needs (1-90 days)

Complete Working Example

Here's a complete, production-ready configuration:

# .github/workflows/qa-sphere-tests.yml
name: QA Sphere Integration

on:
  push:
    branches: [main, develop]
  pull_request:
    branches: [main, develop]
  workflow_dispatch:

# Prevent redundant runs for the same branch
concurrency:
  group: ${{ github.workflow }}-${{ github.ref }}
  cancel-in-progress: true

env:
  PLAYWRIGHT_VERSION: "1.51.1"

jobs:
  test:
    name: Run Playwright Tests
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    container:
      image: mcr.microsoft.com/playwright:v1.51.1-jammy
    
    steps:
      - name: Checkout code
        uses: actions/checkout@v4
      
      - name: Cache node modules
        uses: actions/cache@v3
        with:
          path: node_modules
          key: ${{ runner.os }}-node-${{ hashFiles('**/package-lock.json') }}
      
      - name: Install dependencies
        run: npm ci
      
      - name: Run Playwright tests
        run: npx playwright test
        continue-on-error: true
      
      - name: Upload test results
        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
        if: always()
        with:
          name: junit-results
          path: junit-results/
          retention-days: 7
      
      - name: Upload test artifacts
        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
        if: always()
        with:
          name: test-artifacts
          path: |
            test-results/
            playwright-report/
          retention-days: 7

  upload-to-qasphere:
    name: Upload Results to QA Sphere
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    needs: test
    if: always()
    
    steps:
      - name: Download test results
        uses: actions/download-artifact@v4
        with:
          name: junit-results
          path: junit-results/
      
      - name: Setup Node.js
        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
        with:
          node-version: '18'
          cache: 'npm'
      
      - name: Install QAS CLI
        run: npm install -g qas-cli
      
      - name: Verify results file exists
        run: test -f junit-results/results.xml || (echo "Results file not found" && exit 1)
      
      - name: Upload to QA Sphere
        env:
          QAS_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.QAS_TOKEN }}
          QAS_URL: ${{ secrets.QAS_URL }}
        run: |
          SHORT_SHA=$(echo "${{ github.sha }}" | cut -c1-7)
          qasphere junit-upload \
            --run-name "Run #{env:GITHUB_RUN_NUMBER} - {env:GITHUB_REF_NAME} (${SHORT_SHA})" \
            --attachments \
            ./junit-results/results.xml
      
      - name: Workflow Summary
        if: always()
        run: |
          echo "## QA Sphere Upload Summary" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
          echo "✅ Test results uploaded to QA Sphere" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
          echo "**View results:** ${{ secrets.QAS_URL }}/project/BD/runs" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
          echo "**Workflow:** Run #${{ github.run_number }}" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
          echo "**Branch:** ${{ github.ref_name }}" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
          echo "**Commit:** ${{ github.sha }}" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY

Additional Resources

Getting Help

If you encounter issues:

Check the Troubleshooting section above
Review workflow logs in GitHub Actions
Test CLI locally with same configuration
Check GitHub Actions workflow syntax
Contact QA Sphere support: support@qasphere.com

Summary: You now have everything you need to integrate QA Sphere with GitHub Actions. The QAS CLI tool automatically handles test result uploads, making test management seamless and automated. Every workflow run will now update QA Sphere with the latest test results.

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