Are there any test generation tools that work well with browser automation and CI/CD integration?

Yes — there are several solid test-generation tools that pair well with browser automation and CI/CD. The best choice depends on whether you want code-based generation, record/playback, or AI-assisted exploration.

Good options

1. Playwright + codegen

• What it does: Records browser actions and generates Playwright test code.
• Why it’s good: Very strong for modern browser automation, stable selectors, and CI/CD.
• CI/CD: Excellent support; Playwright runs reliably in headless mode in pipelines.
• Best for: Teams that want generated tests but still keep them as maintainable code.

2. Cypress Studio / Cypress

• What it does: Cypress is a browser testing framework; Studio provides limited test recording/generation features.
• Why it’s good: Easy to adopt, good developer experience.
• CI/CD: Strong CI integration.
• Best for: Frontend teams already using Cypress.

3. Selenium IDE

• What it does: Browser extension that records user actions into tests.
• Why it’s good: Simple, quick to start, exports to code.
• CI/CD: Possible, but generally less smooth than Playwright/Cypress.
• Best for: Basic test capture and quick prototyping.

4. Testim

• What it does: AI-assisted test creation and maintenance for web UI tests.
• Why it’s good: Handles flaky UI tests better than pure record/playback in some cases.
• CI/CD: Designed for pipeline execution and reporting.
• Best for: Teams wanting low-maintenance test generation with a commercial tool.

5. Mabl

• What it does: Low-code test automation with AI assistance.
• Why it’s good: Good for end-to-end browser testing and self-healing locators.
• CI/CD: Built for integration with modern CI/CD workflows.
• Best for: QA teams looking for managed automation.

6. Functionize

• What it does: AI-powered test creation and maintenance.
• Why it’s good: Focuses on reducing brittle selectors and maintenance.
• CI/CD: Integrates well with automation pipelines.
• Best for: Larger teams with complex UI testing needs.

If you want open-source + CI/CD

The most practical combo is often:

• Playwright for browser automation
• Playwright codegen for generating initial tests
• A CI system like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps to run them

This gives you:

• generated starting tests
• good cross-browser support
• stable CI execution
• easy code review/versioning

Quick recommendation

• Best overall open-source choice: Playwright
• Best record-and-export approach: Selenium IDE or Playwright codegen
• Best AI-assisted commercial choice: Testim or Mabl

If you tell me your stack (e.g., React app, existing Selenium/Cypress tests, GitHub Actions/Jenkins, need for cross-browser support), I can recommend the best fit more specifically.