dpxdt
Make continuous deployment safe by comparing before and after webpage screenshots for each release.
What is dpxdt?
Depicted (dpxdt) is an open-source tool for visual regression testing that automates the comparison of webpage screenshots before and after deployments. It captures screenshots using PhantomJS, generates perceptual diffs with ImageMagick, and provides a workflow for teams to review and approve visual changes, ensuring safe continuous deployment.
Development and QA teams practicing continuous deployment who need to catch visual regressions in web applications automatically. It is particularly useful for teams managing large sites with many pages or frequent template changes.
Developers choose Depicted because it offers a complete, self-hostable solution for visual diff testing with a flexible API and local CLI, avoiding reliance on proprietary services. Its perceptual diff algorithm accurately highlights meaningful visual changes, and its release workflow integrates seamlessly into existing CI pipelines.
Overview
Make continuous deployment safe by comparing before and after webpage screenshots for each release. Depicted shows when any visual, perceptual differences are found. This is the ultimate, automated end-to-end test.
Use Cases
Best For
- Automating visual regression tests in continuous deployment pipelines
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