How to Create a Keyword in Katalon Studio

Katalon Studio is a powerful test automation tool that allows users to create custom keywords for reusable test steps. Keywords help streamline test scripts and improve maintainability. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a keyword in Katalon.

Step 1: Open Katalon Studio

Launch Katalon Studio and open your project. Navigate to the Keywords folder in the Test Explorer panel.

Step 2: Create a New Keyword

Right-click the Keywords folder and select New > Keyword. Enter a descriptive name for your keyword and click OK.

Step 3: Define the Keyword Logic

In the newly created keyword file, write the Groovy or Java code to define the functionality. For example:

@Keyword
def verifyLoginSuccessful(String username) {
    // Your logic here
}

Step 4: Save and Use the Keyword

Save the keyword file. You can now call it in your test cases by referencing its name. For example:

CustomKeywords.'packageName.keywordName'(parameter)

Best Practices for Keywords

• Use descriptive names for clarity.
• Keep keywords modular and reusable.
• Add comments for better maintainability.

By following these steps, you can efficiently create and use custom keywords in Katalon Studio to enhance your test automation workflows.