Cypress - CI/CD and Reporting
You run
cypress run --browser chrome --headed but tests still run headless. What is the likely cause?You run cypress run --browser chrome --headed but tests still run headless. What is the likely cause?
medium📝 Debug Q14 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand the
The--headedflag--headedflag runs tests with the browser UI visible, not headless.Step 2: Identify why tests run headless despite
The likely cause is that the--headed--headedflag was misspelled (e.g.,--headless) or missing from the actual command executed.cypress rundefaults to headless mode without the correct flag.Final Answer:
The--headedflag is misspelled or missing -> Option DQuick Check:
Missing or misspelled--headeddefaults to headless [OK]
Quick Trick: Verify
--headed flag spelling and presence when headed mode fails [OK]Common Mistakes:
- Confusing
--headedwith--headless - Assuming Cypress doesn't support headed Chrome
- Ignoring browser installation status
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