Targets Reference

Targets are the platforms where TestBeats delivers your test results. Each target represents a specific communication channel or data destination.

Available Targets

Communication Platforms

Target	Description	Configuration
Slack	Send results to Slack channels	Webhook URL
Teams	Send results to Microsoft Teams	Webhook URL
Chat	Send results to Google Chat	Webhook URL

Data Platforms

Target	Description	Configuration
InfluxDB	Store metrics in InfluxDB	Connection details

Utility Targets

Target	Description	Configuration
Custom	Custom webhook integration	Custom endpoint
Delay	Add delays between targets	Duration

Target Configuration

Command Line Mode

For simple single-target setups:

# Slack
npx testbeats@latest publish --slack '<webhook-url>' --junit '<report-path>'

# Teams
npx testbeats@latest publish --teams '<webhook-url>' --junit '<report-path>'

# Google Chat
npx testbeats@latest publish --chat '<webhook-url>' --junit '<report-path>'

Configuration Mode

For complex multi-target setups:

{
  "targets": [
    {
      "name": "slack",
      "condition": "fail",
      "inputs": {
        "url": "<webhook-url>",
        "publish": "test-summary"
      },
      "extensions": ["mentions", "hyperlinks"]
    }
  ]
}

Target Properties

Core Properties

Property	Type	Description	Default
name	string	Target type identifier	Required
condition	string	When to execute target	"result"
inputs	object	Target-specific configuration	{}
extensions	array	Enabled extensions	[]

Common Input Properties

Most communication targets support these properties:

Property	Type	Description	Default
url	string	Webhook or endpoint URL	Required
publish	string	Report type to publish	"test-summary"
only_failures	boolean	Show only failed tests	false
title	string	Custom report title	Auto-generated
title_link	string	Clickable link on title	None
title_suffix	string	Text appended to title	None
max_suites	number	Maximum suites to show	10

Report Types

test-summary

Complete test results with suite breakdown and metrics.

test-summary-slim

Condensed results without suite details. Ideal for primary channels.

failure-details

Detailed information about failed tests including error messages.

Conditions

Control when targets execute based on test results:

Condition	Description
"result"	Always execute (default)
"pass"	Execute only when all tests pass
"fail"	Execute only when tests fail

Multiple Targets Example

{
  "targets": [
    {
      "name": "slack",
      "condition": "fail",
      "inputs": {
        "url": "<dev-channel-webhook>",
        "publish": "failure-details"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "teams",
      "condition": "result",
      "inputs": {
        "url": "<stakeholder-channel-webhook>",
        "publish": "test-summary-slim"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "influx",
      "inputs": {
        "server": "http://localhost:8086",
        "database": "testbeats"
      }
    }
  ]
}

Next Steps

• Configure specific targets: Slack, Teams, Chat
• Enable extensions for enhanced reporting
• Set up conditions for smart targeting