Data Repository
The Data Repository is a centralized storage area where you can manage reusable data used in automated test cases.
Instead of hardcoding values inside tests, the Data Repository allows you to store important data elements, such as selectors, variables, and endpoints, and reference them across multiple test cases. This helps keep tests clean, maintainable, and reusable.
Data in the repository is organized by environment, allowing different values to be used for different testing environments (for example: Development, Staging, or Production).
What Can Be Stored in the Data Repository
The Data Repository supports several types of reusable data.
Variables
Selectors
Endpoints
Environments
Data Repository items can be organized by environment.
This allows different data values to be used depending on where the tests run.
Example environments might include:
Development
QA
Staging
Production
For example:
Development
dev-user
Staging
staging-user
Production
prod-user
This ensures tests remain consistent while adapting to different environments.
Permissions
Access to the Data Repository is controlled using a dedicated permission.
Navigate to:
Administration → Roles and Permissions → Automation → Data Repository
Permission:
Modify
This permission controls whether a user can modify Data Repository items.
Modify Permission Enabled
If the Modify permission is enabled, the user can:
Create new items
Create folders
Edit existing items
Delete items
This provides full access to manage the Data Repository.
Modify Permission Disabled
If the Modify permission is not enabled, the user has read-only access.
Users can:
View repository items
Reference stored data in test cases
But they cannot modify repository data.
Read-Only User Interface Behaviour
When a user has read-only access, the interface automatically hides editing controls.
The following actions are not available:
Hidden Action Buttons
Create New Item
Create New Folder
Best Practices
To keep the Data Repository organized and maintainable:
Use clear naming conventions for selectors and variables
Group related items into folders
Separate environment-specific values properly
Avoid duplicating selectors across multiple items
Update selectors in the repository instead of editing test cases
Using a well-structured Data Repository improves test stability, reuse, and maintainability across your automation suite.
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