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How to retrieve test case details with your AI

Connect Zephyr Scale to your agent to pull testing data without leaving your chat window. Once connected, your AI can read your test suites and specific script details on demand.

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Short answer

How can I get test case info into my AI chat?

Your AI uses the Zephyr Scale MCP to fetch specific test scripts, preconditions, and objectives. You can list all available cases or pull the full details of a single script to help with test planning or execution. This breakdown shows how it works.

The outcomes.

What you get from your test data.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and your Zephyr Scale repository.

READ

Fetch specific scripts

The AI pulls the exact preconditions and objectives for a single test case. You get the full context needed for manual or automated testing.

LIST

Browse test suites

Your agent can scan through your existing test cases. This makes it easy to find specific IDs or names without logging into the web UI.

PLAN

Draft test scenarios

By reading existing scripts, your AI can suggest new test steps or identify gaps in your current coverage.

HUMAN

Review and execute

The AI provides the data, but you decide if the test steps are accurate. You remain in control of the actual test execution and results.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for test data.

The AI translates your natural language questions into specific API calls to Zephyr Scale.

  1. Identify the target

    Your AI looks at your request to see if you are asking for a specific case or a broad list of tests.

    list_test_cases

  2. Locate the test case

    The agent searches your Zephyr Scale project to find the exact ID or name you mentioned.

    list_test_cases

  3. Extract the details

    Once the case is found, the AI pulls the specific script steps and preconditions.

    get_test_case

  4. Present the data

    The AI formats the raw test data into a readable summary in your chat window.

    get_test_case

Try it

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Use these prompts to interact with your Zephyr Scale data immediately.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual Zephyr Scale project names or specific test case IDs.

Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Otgy8LaqzVGUEkWgebMQXIB54FzWeyFrkRQYbJXw/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 — Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "zephyr-scale-smartbear-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Otgy8LaqzVGUEkWgebMQXIB54FzWeyFrkRQYbJXw/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all the test cases in my 'Mobile App Regression' suite.

  • Get the details for test case TC-123 so I can review the preconditions.

  • Show me the objectives and steps for the 'Login Flow' test script.

  • Find all test cases related to 'User Authentication' in my current project.

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Start here

Connect Zephyr Scale once, then ask.

Follow the link to authorize the connection. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start querying your test data immediately.

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FAQ

How the Zephyr Scale Connector behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI edit my test cases?

    No. The current tools only allow the AI to read and list test case information. You must use the Zephyr Scale UI to make any changes.

  • 02

    Can I delete test cases through the chat?

    No. The AI cannot delete or remove any data from Zephyr Scale.

  • 03

    How does the AI find the right test case?

    It uses the list and get tools to match your request against the data stored in your Zephyr Scale project.

  • 04

    Does the AI see all my projects?

    The AI can access any project that your provided credentials have permission to view.

  • 05

    Can the AI run the tests for me?

    No. The AI retrieves the instructions for the tests, but you or your automation framework must perform the actual execution.

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