You wrote a custom command in cypress/support/commands.js but it is not recognized in your tests. What is the most likely cause?

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You wrote a custom command in cypress/support/commands.js but it is not recognized in your tests. What is the most likely cause?

AYou placed 'commands.js' inside 'fixtures' folder instead

BYou forgot to import 'commands.js' in 'support/index.js' file

CYou wrote the command inside 'integration' folder

DYou did not restart Cypress after adding the command

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check how Cypress loads commands
Cypress loads commands if they are imported in support/index.js.
Step 2: Identify missing import issue
If commands.js is not imported in support/index.js, commands won't be available.
Final Answer:
You forgot to import 'commands.js' in 'support/index.js' file -> Option B
Quick Check:
Import commands in support/index.js [OK]

Quick Trick: Always import commands.js in support/index.js [OK]

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