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This guide introduces beginners to using Claude Code alongside the Playwright CLI for automated testing. It covers installing the necessary tools, writing and running basic tests, and explains how Claude Code can help generate or improve test scripts. The tutorial emphasizes a step-by-step approach, making the process accessible for those new to automated testing…

Activepieces has launched the Piece Builder Skill for AI coding agents, designed to help tools like Cursor and Claude Code better understand and build Activepieces “pieces” using clear patterns, triggers, outputs, and build commands. This skill enables faster and higher-quality development of pieces and is supported by a knowledge base on GitHub, making Activepieces…

The “Beginner’s Guide to OpenCode | Claude Code Alternative” introduces OpenCode as a user-friendly platform designed for coding, similar to Claude Code. The guide explains OpenCode’s key features, ease of use for newcomers, and main differences compared to Claude Code, helping beginners understand how to navigate and start coding effectively with this alternative tool.

Unit tests were added for 10 core piece packages in Activepieces, including data-mapper, math-helper, csv, and others, which previously lacked test coverage. A total of 97 tests now cover both typical and edge cases to help catch regressions. Additionally, new documentation is available to guide users on writing their own tests using Vitest and…

ActivePieces has switched its build system for “pieces” from Nx to Turbo, making builds significantly faster and simpler—engine build times dropped from about 11 seconds to 0.4 seconds. Each piece now builds locally to its own dist folder, using standard package.json scripts instead of complex project.json configurations. Workspace dependencies are made explicit in package.json.…

Activepieces is changing how human-in-the-loop approvals work by integrating approval actions directly into popular apps like Slack, Teams, Discord, Telegram, Outlook, and Gmail, rather than using a separate Todos dashboard. This shift follows the observation that users prefer handling approvals in the apps they already use. The update introduces a new “Approvals” tab in…

Activepieces has launched a highly requested “Notes” feature in the builder, allowing users to add instructions or comments to any step in a flow for improved clarity and collaboration. More updates are expected soon. https://community.activepieces.com/t/notes-are-officially-live/11446

Activepieces has enhanced its template library by adding ROI estimates and detailed setup guides for each automation template. Users can now view estimated time and cost savings, ROI, cost breakdowns, and clear business impact before building automations. These updates help teams prioritize automations more effectively, and new templates are regularly added. https://community.activepieces.com/t/templates-now-include-roi-estimates-and-detailed-setup-guides/11351

Activepieces has released a major MCP update that makes connecting your MCP much easier, faster, and more secure. Key improvements include: AI credits are no longer needed, faster performance with Streamable HTTP protocol, simplified setup with a single MCP per project, and enhanced security by using tokens in headers instead of URLs. Note: the…

Activepieces has upgraded its infrastructure by switching its default package manager from NPM/PNPM to Bun, dramatically speeding up development and execution. With over 5,000 packages, installation times now drop from about 10 minutes to just 60 seconds, and bulk installs of over 5,400 pieces take only 1–2 minutes. Pieces load at boot time, leading…