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Install echo
echo is a desktop app. The browser used to run tests (Chromium) and the components for recording are included in the app, so you don't need to install Node or Playwright separately. Even in environments with restricted outbound access, such as corporate networks, nothing else is downloaded after installation.
System requirements
| OS | Supported | File |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | Apple Silicon (M1 or later) | .dmg (recommended) / .zip |
| Windows | Windows 10 / 11 (x64) | Installer .exe (recommended) / portable .exe |
Intel Macs are not supported.
How to install
- Download the
.dmgfrom Download. - In the window that opens, drag the echo icon to the Applications folder.
- Open echo from Applications. If a warning appears, see A warning appears on launch and the app won't open.
- Download the installer (the
.exewithSetupin its name) from Download. - When run, it installs into your user folder (
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs). No administrator rights are required. - Open echo from the Start menu. If a warning appears, see A warning appears on launch and the app won't open.
On PCs where you can't install apps, you can run the portable .exe directly. However, the portable version can't update itself from within the app.
First launch
If a sample project is available on first launch, it opens automatically. Otherwise, the welcome screen opens. Continue with Create your first test.