BrowserBash vs Cypress: Testing Tool Comparison

BrowserBash and Cypress side by side: verified capabilities, integrations, pricing, and limitations, each claim cited to an official source.

SDK examples

One documented example per tool where available.

  • JavaScript
BrowserBash: no approved SDK sample.
nodejs-run-spec JavaScript Run a single Cypress spec file programmatically. Not run
Package:
cypress (version not recorded)
Install:
npm install cypress
const cypress = require('cypress')

cypress.run({
  spec: './cypress/e2e/examples/actions.cy.js',
})
.then((results) => {
  console.log(results)
})
.catch((err) => {
  console.error(err)
})

Run: node your-script.js

Official docs

Unknown means no documentation was found; it is not the same as unsupported.
FieldScreenshot of the BrowserBash homepage BrowserBashScreenshot of the Cypress homepage Cypress
Identity
CategoryTestingTesting
VendorBrowserBashCypress.io
Product statusactiveactive
SummaryBrowserBash is an open-source command-line tool that drives a browser from plain-English instructions.Cypress is an open-source JavaScript end-to-end testing framework with an optional paid cloud service from Cypress.io.
Product kindFramework, AI testing agentFramework
AI
Uses AI
Supported
Test generation, Execution, Failure analysis
AI agent drives the browser based on plain-English objectives. It also helps with failure analysis by providing deterministic assertions and evidence.
Verified 2026-09-26[3][2]
Supported
Test generation, Execution, Self-healing, Failure analysis
AI is used for test generation via cy.prompt and Cypress Studio AI, for test execution and debugging via cypress-tap, for self-healing with cy.prompt, and for failure analysis in Cypress Cloud and with cypress-cloud-cli.
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AI test generation
Supported
AI agent generates browser actions from plain-English objectives.
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Supported
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AI executes the app
Supported
AI agent drives the browser to execute the application based on plain-English objectives.
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Supported
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AI generates code only
Unsupported
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Supported
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Autonomous exploration
Unknown
No explicit mention of autonomous exploration.
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Unknown
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Vision-based interaction
Unknown
While it interacts with the UI, it is not explicitly stated to be vision-based.
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Unknown
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Selector-free execution
Supported
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Unknown
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Adapts to UI changes
Supported
The AI agent resolves targets against the live DOM at runtime, adapting to UI changes.
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Unknown
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Self-healing
Supported
The AI agent adapts to UI changes at runtime, which can be considered a form of self-healing.
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Supported
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AI failure analysis
Supported
Provides deterministic assertions and expected-vs-actual evidence on every failure.
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Supported
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What it tests
Testing typesEnd-to-end, Functional, Regression, APIEnd-to-end, Component, API, Accessibility
TargetsWeb app, APIWeb app, API
Native desktop testing
Unsupported
BrowserBash is for browser automation.
Verified 2026-09-26[3]
Unsupported
Verified 2026-09-25[13]
Native mobile testing
Unknown
While it supports responsive viewports, there is no explicit mention of native mobile app testing.
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Unsupported
Verified 2026-09-25[13]
Browser extension testing
Unknown
No explicit mention of browser extension testing.
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Unknown
Verified 2026-09-25[13]
Cross-browser testing
Supported
Plugin
Supports various cloud browser providers like Browserbase, LambdaTest, and BrowserStack.
Verified 2026-09-26[3]
Supported
Verified 2026-09-25[11]
Cross-platform testing
Supported
Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and can target different operating systems via cloud providers.
Verified 2026-09-26[3]
Supported
Verified 2026-09-25[11]
Real device testing
Unknown
While it drives real browsers, it is not explicitly stated to support real mobile devices, only responsive viewports.
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Unsupported
Verified 2026-09-25[13]
Multi-tab testing
Unknown
No explicit mention of multi-tab testing.
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Unsupported
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iframe testing
Unknown
No explicit mention of iframe testing.
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Partial
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Canvas testing
Unknown
No explicit mention of canvas testing.
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Unknown
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PDF validation
Unknown
No explicit mention of PDF validation.
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Unknown
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File upload testing
Unknown
No explicit mention of file upload testing.
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Unknown
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File download testing
Unknown
No explicit mention of file download testing.
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Unknown
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OAuth testing
Unknown
No explicit mention of OAuth testing.
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Unknown
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Email testing
Unknown
No explicit mention of email testing.
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Unknown
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Notification testing
Unknown
No explicit mention of notification testing.
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Unknown
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Video content validation
Unknown
No explicit mention of video content validation.
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Unknown
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Developer integrations
MCP server
Supported
Official
MCP server built into the CLI, exposing run_objective, run_test_file, and run_suite actions.
Verified 2026-09-26[3][1]
Supported
Official
Cypress Cloud MCP is used for agentic debugging and can be configured via OAuth or Personal Access Token.
Verified 2026-09-25[5]
VS Code extension
Unknown
No mention of a VS Code extension on the website.
Verified 2026-09-26[3]
Supported
Community · Community
The Cypress Test Explorer is a community-maintained extension for VS Code.
Verified 2026-09-25[6]
SDK
Unsupported
BrowserBash is a CLI tool, not an SDK.
Verified 2026-09-26[3]
Supported
Official · JavaScript
Cypress provides a Node.js Module API for programmatic interaction.
Verified 2026-09-25[7][6]
PR workflow
GitHub
Unknown
No explicit mention of GitHub integration features beyond being open source and usable in CI.
Verified 2026-09-26[3]
Supported
GitHub App, GitHub Action, Check runs, PR comments · Integration
Verified 2026-09-25[8][9][5]
CI execution
Supported
Built for CI/CD pipelines, with structured NDJSON output and standard exit codes.
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Supported
Verified 2026-09-25[8]
GitHub PR checks
Unknown
No explicit mention of GitHub PR checks.
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Supported
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PR-aware test selection
Unknown
No explicit mention of PR-aware test selection.
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Unknown
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Autonomous PR validation
Unknown
No explicit mention of autonomous PR validation.
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Unknown
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PR comments
Unknown
No explicit mention of PR comments.
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Supported
Verified 2026-09-25[8]
Preview deployment testing
Unknown
No explicit mention of deployment preview testing.
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Unknown
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Merge gating
Supported
CI exit codes can be used to gate pipelines on pass/fail signals.
Verified 2026-09-26[3]
Supported
Verified 2026-09-25[8]
Scheduled execution
Supported
Can be used for production monitoring with scheduled execution via `browserbash monitor --every 10m`.
Verified 2026-09-26[3]
Supported
Verified 2026-09-25[8]
Pricing
Pricing
Free
official pricing
Free
official pricing
Pricing modelsFree, SubscriptionFree, Subscription, Usage-based, Per seat, Custom
Free tierNot researchedAvailable
TrialNot researchedAvailable
Deployment
DeploymentLocal, SaaS, Self-hostedLocal, SaaS
LicenseOpen sourceOpen source, Proprietary
License identifiersApache 2.0Not researched
Compatibility
LanguagesNatural languageJavaScript, TypeScript
Runner OSWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Target OSWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux
Browser enginesChromiumChromium, Firefox, WebKit
BrowsersChromeChrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari
Device modesResponsive viewportResponsive viewport
Creation and execution
Execution modelBrowser DOM, Browser protocol, Computer vision, OS input, Http clientBrowser DOM
Authoring methodNatural language, AI-generated workflow, Recorder, Imported testsCode, Recorder, Natural language, AI-generated code
Code authoring
Unsupported
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Supported
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Recorder
Supported
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Supported
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Natural language authoring
Supported
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Supported
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Test import
Supported
Can import Playwright suites.
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Unknown
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Reusable steps
Supported
Markdown test files can be composed with @import.
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Supported
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Parameterized tests
Supported
Supports variables and secret masking.
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Supported
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Test data generation
Unknown
No explicit mention of test data generation, only seeding data via API steps.
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Unknown
Verified 2026-09-25[2]
Fit
AudienceDevelopers, QA engineers, SDETNot researched
Company sizeSolo, Startup, SMB, Mid-market, EnterpriseSolo, Startup, SMB, Mid-market, Enterprise
Use casesPull request validation, Regression testing, Release gating, Production monitoring, Cross browser testing, Test maintenance, Test generationRegression testing, Release gating, Cross browser testing
Validation
Visual regression
Unknown
No explicit mention of visual regression testing.
Verified 2026-09-26[3]
Supported
Verified 2026-09-25[13]
Semantic visual assertions
Unknown
No explicit mention of semantic visual assertions.
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Unknown
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Accessibility checks
Unknown
No explicit mention of accessibility checks.
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Supported
Verified 2026-09-25[10]
API assertions
Supported
Supports API steps for seeding data and verifying responses.
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Supported
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Database assertions
Unknown
No explicit mention of database assertions.
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Supported
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Spelling and grammar checks
Unknown
No explicit mention of spelling or grammar checks.
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Unknown
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Dark and light mode testing
Unknown
No explicit mention of dark/light mode testing.
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Unknown
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Performance measurement
Unknown
No explicit mention of performance measurement.
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Unsupported
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Running
Local execution
Supported
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Supported
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Headless execution
Supported
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Supported
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Headed execution
Supported
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Supported
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Parallel execution
Supported
Can split suites across CI machines with --shard.
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Supported
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Test sharding
Supported
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Supported
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Auto-waiting
Unknown
No explicit mention of auto-waiting.
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Supported
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Automatic retries
Unknown
No explicit mention of automatic retries.
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Supported
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Network mocking
Unknown
No explicit mention of network mocking.
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Supported
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Secrets injection
Supported
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Supported
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Private network access
Unknown
No explicit mention of private network access.
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Unknown
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Diagnosis
Screenshots
Supported
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Supported
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Video recording
Supported
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Supported
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Execution traces
Unknown
No explicit mention of execution traces.
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Unknown
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Console logs
Supported
Plugin
Available when running on cloud providers like LambdaTest and BrowserStack.
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Unknown
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Network logs
Supported
Plugin
Available when running on cloud providers like LambdaTest and BrowserStack.
Verified 2026-09-26[5]
Unknown
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Replay
Supported
Local and cloud dashboards provide per-run replay with video recordings.
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Supported
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Interactive debugging
Unknown
No explicit mention of interactive debugging.
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Supported
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Failure grouping
Unknown
No explicit mention of failure grouping.
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Unknown
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Debug artifactsScreenshot, Video, Console log, Network logScreenshot, Video
Enterprise
SSO (SAML)
Unknown
No explicit mention of SSO/SAML.
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Supported
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SSO (OIDC)
Unknown
No explicit mention of OIDC SSO.
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Supported
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SCIM
Unknown
No explicit mention of SCIM.
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Unknown
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RBAC
Unknown
No explicit mention of RBAC.
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Unknown
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Audit logs
Unknown
No explicit mention of audit logs.
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Unknown
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Secrets management
Supported
Supports secret masking for credentials in logs and output.
Verified 2026-09-26[6]
Unknown
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Configurable retention
Supported
SaaS
Optional paid data retention for cloud runs beyond 15 days.
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Unknown
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Private runners
Supported
Runs locally on your machine by default.
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Unknown
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On-premises deployment
Supported
The CLI and local dashboard run entirely on your machine.
Verified 2026-09-26[2]
Unknown
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Data residency
Unknown
No explicit mention of data residency options beyond local-first operation and cloud storage in Vercel Blob and Postgres.
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Unknown
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Training opt-out
Supported
Explicitly states "We do not sell your data and we do not train AI models on your runs."
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Unknown
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Operations
Setup difficultylowlow
Maintenance approachReusable components, Resilient locators, Self-healingManual code, Self-healing
Max concurrencyUnknownnull
Reliability mechanismsAuto wait, Retry, Isolation, Flaky test detectionAuto wait, Retry, Isolation
InterfacesCLI, Web UI, MCPCLI, Web UI, IDE extension, API, MCP
Security
CertificationsNot researchedNot researched
Data regionsNot researchedNot researched
Customer data used for trainingNoNot researched
Support
Support channelsDocs, EmailDocs, Community forum, Chat
Support SLANoNot researched
Integrations
IntegrationsBrowserbase, LambdaTest, BrowserStack, Ollama, OpenRouter, Anthropic, PlaywrightGitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, Slack, Microsoft Teams
BrowserBash profileCypress profile