there are several third-party tools and libraries you can use for taking screenshots in Selenium WebDriver. However, please note that the landscape of software development changes rapidly, and there might be newer options available since then. Here are some popular libraries as of my last update:
- WebDriverManager: WebDriverManager is a Java library that simplifies the management of WebDriver binaries (like ChromeDriver, GeckoDriver) and their browser versions. While it doesn’t directly take screenshots, it can be helpful in setting up your WebDriver instances. You can use WebDriverManager to manage your WebDriver binaries and then utilize Selenium’s built-in screenshot capabilities.GitHub: bonigarcia/webdrivermanager
- Ashot: AShot is a popular library for taking screenshots in Selenium WebDriver. It offers features like capturing full-page screenshots, taking screenshots of specific web elements, and handling different image comparison techniques. It’s well-suited for taking screenshots of web pages.GitHub: yandex-qatools/ashot
- Shutterbug: Shutterbug is a wrapper around AShot that provides an easier way to capture screenshots. It simplifies the usage of AShot and allows you to take screenshots of the entire page or specific elements.GitHub: assertthat/shutterbug
- SikuliX: SikuliX is a scripting/automation technology that relies on pattern matching and can be used to automate graphical user interfaces (GUI) tasks. It’s not solely designed for Selenium WebDriver, but it can be used alongside WebDriver to perform various automation tasks, including taking screenshots of GUI components.Website: SikuliX
- ExtentReports: ExtentReports is a framework that provides HTML-based reports for your test executions, including screenshots. While its main focus is on reporting, it also supports attaching screenshots to your test reports, making it useful for documenting test results.GitHub: extent-framework/extentreports-java
- TestNG: TestNG is a testing framework for Java that provides advanced reporting capabilities, including screenshots. You can capture screenshots on test failures using TestNG’s listeners and report generation features.Website: TestNG