gauge ☆
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Description:
Test automation tool that supports executable documentation
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: testing bdd automation qa documentation
Install: brew install gauge
About:
Gauge is an open-source test automation framework that writes tests in a business-readable language. It allows tests to be written alongside documentation, ensuring that specifications and test logic remain synchronized. The tool supports multiple programming languages and IDEs, making it versatile for various development environments.
Key Features:
  • Multi-language support (Java, C#, Python, Ruby, JavaScript)
  • IDE plugins for VS Code, IntelliJ, and Eclipse
  • Executes plain text specifications as automated tests
  • Extensible via plugins for custom execution and reporting
Use Cases:
  • Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) workflows
  • Automated acceptance testing for web and API applications
  • Creating executable documentation for QA and development teams
Alternatives:
  • Cucumber – Cucumber is the industry standard for BDD, but Gauge offers a more modern plugin architecture and native Markdown support.
  • Robot Framework – Robot Framework uses a keyword-driven approach and is strong in acceptance testing, while Gauge focuses on specification-based documentation.
Version History
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