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QA Sphere 25W45 Release

This update focuses on making everyday work in QA Sphere faster, clearer, and easier to navigate — especially for teams working with larger projects and Jira.

New Features​

  • Better layout for large screens

    On wide screens, you can now see the folder tree, test case list, and test case preview side by side. You can also resize the drawer and content area by dragging the vertical separator to create the layout that works best for you.

    QA Sphere large screen layout with resizable panels

  • Bulk Test Case creation (easier to find)

    The AI-powered Bulk Test Case Creation is now available directly under the Create button on the Test Cases page. Click Create → Bulk Create with AI to generate multiple test cases at once. A keyboard shortcut is also available for even faster access.

    QA Sphere Create menu with Bulk Create with AI option QA Sphere Bulk Create with AI dialog

  • Requirements support for Bulk Write with AI

    When using Bulk Write with AI on the Test Cases page, you can now paste Jira links into the Functional Requirements field. If your project is connected to Jira, QA Sphere will automatically fetch the issue text and use it as input for AI-generated test cases — keeping everything linked to the original requirement.

  • Copy links for multiple Test Cases

    You can now quickly share test cases with your team using the new Copy Links option for multiple selections. Select several test cases and choose Copy Links to copy them in either:

    • Markdown list
    • Rich Text (HTML-style links)

    This makes it easier to paste clean, readable lists into docs, tickets, and chats.

    QA Sphere multi-select test cases with Copy Links action QA Sphere Copy Links format options dialog

  • Convert regular Test Case to Template

    You can now convert an existing regular test case into a parameterized template directly from the Actions menu. This helps you reuse well-written cases as templates without recreating them from scratch.

    QA Sphere convert test case to template action

  • Advanced import guidance

    We've updated the Import dialog to make available options clearer. For advanced imports (for example, imports with attachments or migrations from other test management systems), you'll see guidance to contact our team — we'll help you get your data in correctly.

    If you need help with a complex import, reach out to [email protected].

    QA Sphere improved import dialog with advanced import guidance

  • Smarter Jira linking in Requirements

    While creating a Requirement, you can now:

    • Search existing Jira issues by title or ID
    • Avoid duplicates by reusing the right Jira issue
    • Automatically pull the title from the linked Jira issue when you paste a link

    This keeps your requirements cleaner and better aligned with your Jira structure.

    QA Sphere requirement creation with Jira search QA Sphere requirement dialog with Jira title autofill

  • Improved Jira Issue linking in Test Runs

    In Test Runs, the Create Jira Issue dialog now has smarter selectors for Epic and Parent issue:

    • Search by issue title or enter a Jira ID (e.g. KAN-100)
    • Epics are sorted by creation date (newest first)

    This speeds up linking the right Jira issues, especially in large projects with many tickets.

    QA Sphere Create Jira Issue dialog with improved epic and parent search

  • Clearer Template behavior without variables

    When saving a Template test case without any variables, QA Sphere now shows a clear warning. The message explains that such templates won't be included in test runs, helping you avoid confusion and coverage gaps. You can choose between Save Anyway or Cancel.

    QA Sphere warning when saving template without variables

  • Easier editing of Shared Steps from Test Case

    You can now edit Shared Steps directly from within a test case. A new option in the step context menu lets you:

    • Open the shared step in a new tab, or
    • Refresh it in place after editing

    No more hunting for the shared step elsewhere — edit once, reuse everywhere.

    QA Sphere edit shared steps from test case context menu

Fixes​

This release also includes dozens of targeted improvements across the app. Highlights:

  • Prevented creation of duplicate test case titles within the same folder by showing a validation error during creation.
  • Fixed inconsistent test case placement after moving folders — test cases now consistently appear at the bottom of the destination folder.
  • Renamed "Detach shared step" to "Convert to regular steps" to make the action clearer.
  • Fixed an issue where emojis were not highlighted as changes in the Changes history modal for test cases.
  • Updated backend validation to prevent creating test plans without test runs via the public API.