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How to retrieve test case steps with your AI

Connect TestLink to your AI client once. After that, you can pull specific testing data into any chat to draft scripts or analyze coverage.

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Short answer

How can I get test steps from TestLink into my AI?

Your AI uses the TestLink MCP to fetch specific test case details, including preconditions and step-by-step instructions. You'll get the exact manual steps you need to build automated scripts or updated documentation.

Where the data lands.

The results of your request.

The AI pulls raw data from TestLink and delivers it where you actually work.

DOCS

Drafted test scripts

The AI reads the manual steps and converts them into structured code or markdown for your test suites.

REPORTS

Coverage summaries

It pulls preconditions and steps to help you identify gaps in your current testing logic.

CHAT

Instant context

You get the specific test details inside your existing AI chat window without switching tabs.

HUMAN

Manual verification

You review the extracted steps to ensure the AI didn't miss any nuances before you commit them to your repo.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of navigating TestLink's structure to find the exact data you asked for.

  1. Identify the case

    Your agent locates the specific test case you're interested in within your TestLink project.

    get_test_case_details

  2. Extract steps

    The AI pulls the individual manual steps and any associated preconditions.

    get_test_case_details

  3. Format data

    It cleans up the raw TestLink data into a readable format like a list or a table.

    get_test_case_details

  4. Deliver to chat

    The processed steps appear directly in your conversation for you to use immediately.

    get_test_case_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the TestLink connection.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual TestLink project or case IDs.

TestLink Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Txd0bdinEzyETBUMcUstyIr6u481CAjFsmC77a1k/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — TestLink capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "testlink-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Txd0bdinEzyETBUMcUstyIr6u481CAjFsmC77a1k/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Get the steps and preconditions for test case ID 12345.

  • Pull the manual steps for the 'User Login' test case in my project.

  • List all the preconditions for the regression suite in TestLink.

  • Summarize the steps for test case 987 so I can turn them into a Playwright script.

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Start here

Connect TestLink once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you'll be ready to pull data immediately.

Connect TestLink to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI edit my test cases in TestLink?

    No. The AI can only read test case details. You must make any changes directly in TestLink.

  • 02

    Does the AI need my TestLink password?

    No. Vinkius manages the connection securely so you don't have to share raw credentials with the AI.

  • 03

    Can I pull entire test suites at once?

    The AI pulls details for specific test cases you identify. It doesn't bulk-download entire suites in one go.

  • 04

    Will the AI delete any test data?

    No. This MCP only has permission to retrieve data, not to delete or modify anything in TestLink.

  • 05

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as you are using an MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

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