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# Explore

# Exploring Test Agent {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated April 21, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Test Agent autonomously manages end‑to‑end test authoring, execution, and troubleshooting from a single prompt.

## Test Agent overview {#test-agent-explore__cf-exploring-parent-overview}

By extending Build Agent, Test Agent uses the same prompt and code context to generate unit and functional ATF tests, run the tests, and automatically triage failures.

Test Agent delivers the following measurable outcomes:

* Build and test together: Author code and generate tests sequentially in a single Build Agent session.
* Faster failure resolution: Automated root cause analysis and recommended fixes reduce test failure investigation time. When a test fails, Test Agent performs root cause analysis and either automatically applies safe fixes or provides actionable guidance in the chat panel, enabling issue resolution without leaving the ServiceNow IDE.
* Greater release confidence: Automated tests enforce quality gates and validate code health before promoting to production.
* Seamless test reuse and execution: All generated ATF tests are stored in the standard sys_atf_tests table within the target application scope and can be reused to schedule and run regression tests, just like manually authored ATF tests.
{#test-agent-explore__ul_byz_xpf_1jc} Test Agent can generate ATF tests that use list and related list test steps, including validate related list visibility and apply filter to list tests. List step support extends test coverage beyond form-based interactions to include list view interactions on the ServiceNow AI Platform. For more information on list and related list test steps, see [List and Related List](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/1Shxs10waUdUayJYH65swA#test-steps-list-related-list "Validate the functionality and visibility of records and UI actions in lists and related lists.").

## Test Agent users {#test-agent-explore__cf-exploring-parent-users}

AI agents use [role masking](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=aia-role-masking&version=australia&pubname=australia-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US) to determine which users can access them. Ones installed with your applications have specific roles that come included with the application. If you select Users with specific roles for user access, you must configure the security controls to include these roles. For the instructions to change the security controls, see [Define security controls for an AI agent](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=define-sec-controls-aia&version=australia&pubname=australia-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US).  
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| Users | Description |
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| admin | This role is required to access Test Agent and its capabilities. |
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## Test Agent benefits {#test-agent-explore__cf-exploring-parent-benefits}

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| Benefit | Feature | Users |
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| One-stop shop experience | [Author, execute, and troubleshoot tests and test suites with Test Agent](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/HuQGp958UzvvFGJtHQS_tA "Use Test Agent to significantly reduce the skills and resources needed to troubleshoot test and test suite failures on covered metadata.") | admin |
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## What to explore next {#test-agent-explore__cf-exploring-parent-links}

To learn more about configuring and using Test Agent, see:

* [Test Agent access](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/aZlrIRJOFppeiPOMGf4a4Q "Learn about the prerequisites required to access and use Test Agent.")
* [Author, execute, and troubleshoot tests and test suites with Test Agent](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/HuQGp958UzvvFGJtHQS_tA "Use Test Agent to significantly reduce the skills and resources needed to troubleshoot test and test suite failures on covered metadata.")
* [Test Agent guidelines](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ktyuOtnwhtBNUzyIhmCBqw "Leverage the full potential of Test Agent by following these guidelines.")
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