https://shafthq.github.io/blog SHAFT User Guide Blog 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z https://github.com/jpmonette/feed SHAFT User Guide Blog https://shafthq.github.io/img/shaft.ico <![CDATA[πŸš€ SHAFT 10.2.20260623: What's New and Why You Should Upgrade Today]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/release-10.2.20260623 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z Hey there, SHAFT community! πŸ‘‹

A fresh release just dropped and it's packed with improvements you don't want to miss. SHAFT 10.2.20260623 is here, and whether you're a seasoned SHAFT user or just getting started, there's something in this release for you.

⚑ What Changed?​

  • Auto-generated release notes are included below. Users upgrading from
  • SHAFTENGINE should read the
  • modular SHAFT upgrade guide.
  • SHAFT Pilot adds deterministic Capture, TestNG generation, Doctor diagnosis,
  • reviewed repair proposals, and MCP interoperability. AI is optional, disabled

πŸ‘‰ View the full release on GitHub

πŸ“‹ Changelog​

SHAFT 10.2.20260623

Auto-generated release notes are included below. Users upgrading from SHAFT_ENGINE should read the modular SHAFT upgrade guide.

SHAFT Pilot adds deterministic Capture, TestNG generation, Doctor diagnosis, reviewed repair proposals, and MCP interoperability. AI is optional, disabled by default, and direct OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or Ollama access requires explicit enablement and consent. Microsoft/GitHub Copilot integrates through MCP rather than a generic provider API-key adapter.

See the SHAFT Pilot guide for installation, configuration, privacy, troubleshooting, and usage examples.

What's Changed​

Full Changelog: https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/compare/10.2.20260622...10.2.20260623

πŸ† Community Spotlight​

This release was made possible by 45 amazing contributors who have poured their time and expertise into making SHAFT better for everyone.

Open source thrives because of people like these. Every bug fix, every feature, every review β€” it all counts.

πŸš€ Get Started in Seconds​

Import the SHAFT BOM once, then use the modular engine:

<dependencyManagement>
  <dependencies>
    <dependency>
      <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
      <artifactId>shaft-bom</artifactId>
      <version>10.2.20260623</version>
      <type>pom</type>
      <scope>import</scope>
    </dependency>
  </dependencies>
</dependencyManagement>

<dependencies>
  <dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
    <artifactId>shaft-engine</artifactId>
  </dependency>
</dependencies>

πŸ’¬ Join the Conversation​

We'd love to hear what you think! Found a bug? Have an idea? Just want to say hi?

Thanks for being part of the SHAFT journey. Until the next release β€” happy testing! 🎯

]]> AutoBot https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE <![CDATA[πŸš€ SHAFT 10.2.20260622: What's New and Why You Should Upgrade Today]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/release-10.2.20260622 2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z Hey there, SHAFT community! πŸ‘‹

A fresh release just dropped and it's packed with improvements you don't want to miss. SHAFT 10.2.20260622 is here, and whether you're a seasoned SHAFT user or just getting started, there's something in this release for you.

⚑ What Changed?​

  • Auto-generated release notes are included below. Users upgrading from
  • SHAFTENGINE should read the
  • modular SHAFT upgrade guide.
  • SHAFT Pilot adds deterministic Capture, TestNG generation, Doctor diagnosis,
  • reviewed repair proposals, and MCP interoperability. AI is optional, disabled

πŸ‘‰ View the full release on GitHub

πŸ“‹ Changelog​

SHAFT 10.2.20260622

Auto-generated release notes are included below. Users upgrading from SHAFT_ENGINE should read the modular SHAFT upgrade guide.

SHAFT Pilot adds deterministic Capture, TestNG generation, Doctor diagnosis, reviewed repair proposals, and MCP interoperability. AI is optional, disabled by default, and direct OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or Ollama access requires explicit enablement and consent. Microsoft/GitHub Copilot integrates through MCP rather than a generic provider API-key adapter.

See the SHAFT Pilot guide for installation, configuration, privacy, troubleshooting, and usage examples.

What's Changed​

Full Changelog: https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/compare/10.2.20260621...10.2.20260622

πŸ† Community Spotlight​

This release was made possible by 45 amazing contributors who have poured their time and expertise into making SHAFT better for everyone.

Open source thrives because of people like these. Every bug fix, every feature, every review β€” it all counts.

πŸš€ Get Started in Seconds​

Import the SHAFT BOM once, then use the modular engine:

<dependencyManagement>
  <dependencies>
    <dependency>
      <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
      <artifactId>shaft-bom</artifactId>
      <version>10.2.20260622</version>
      <type>pom</type>
      <scope>import</scope>
    </dependency>
  </dependencies>
</dependencyManagement>

<dependencies>
  <dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
    <artifactId>shaft-engine</artifactId>
  </dependency>
</dependencies>

πŸ’¬ Join the Conversation​

We'd love to hear what you think! Found a bug? Have an idea? Just want to say hi?

Thanks for being part of the SHAFT journey. Until the next release β€” happy testing! 🎯

]]> AutoBot https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE <![CDATA[πŸš€ SHAFT 10.2.20260621: What's New and Why You Should Upgrade Today]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/release-10.2.20260621 2026-06-21T00:00:00.000Z Hey there, SHAFT community! πŸ‘‹

A fresh release just dropped and it's packed with improvements you don't want to miss. SHAFT 10.2.20260621 is here, and whether you're a seasoned SHAFT user or just getting started, there's something in this release for you.

⚑ What Changed?​

  • Auto-generated release notes are included below. Users upgrading from
  • SHAFTENGINE should read the
  • modular SHAFT upgrade guide.
  • SHAFT Pilot adds deterministic Capture, TestNG generation, Doctor diagnosis,
  • reviewed repair proposals, and MCP interoperability. AI is optional, disabled

πŸ‘‰ View the full release on GitHub

πŸ“‹ Changelog​

SHAFT 10.2.20260621

Auto-generated release notes are included below. Users upgrading from SHAFT_ENGINE should read the modular SHAFT upgrade guide.

SHAFT Pilot adds deterministic Capture, TestNG generation, Doctor diagnosis, reviewed repair proposals, and MCP interoperability. AI is optional, disabled by default, and direct OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or Ollama access requires explicit enablement and consent. Microsoft/GitHub Copilot integrates through MCP rather than a generic provider API-key adapter.

See the SHAFT Pilot guide for installation, configuration, privacy, troubleshooting, and usage examples.

What's Changed​

Full Changelog: https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/compare/10.2.20260620...10.2.20260621

πŸ† Community Spotlight​

This release was made possible by 45 amazing contributors who have poured their time and expertise into making SHAFT better for everyone.

Open source thrives because of people like these. Every bug fix, every feature, every review β€” it all counts.

πŸš€ Get Started in Seconds​

Import the SHAFT BOM once, then use the modular engine:

<dependencyManagement>
  <dependencies>
    <dependency>
      <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
      <artifactId>shaft-bom</artifactId>
      <version>10.2.20260621</version>
      <type>pom</type>
      <scope>import</scope>
    </dependency>
  </dependencies>
</dependencyManagement>

<dependencies>
  <dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
    <artifactId>shaft-engine</artifactId>
  </dependency>
</dependencies>

πŸ’¬ Join the Conversation​

We'd love to hear what you think! Found a bug? Have an idea? Just want to say hi?

Thanks for being part of the SHAFT journey. Until the next release β€” happy testing! 🎯

]]> AutoBot https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE <![CDATA[πŸš€ SHAFT 10.2.20260620: What's New and Why You Should Upgrade Today]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/release-10.2.20260620 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z Hey there, SHAFT community! πŸ‘‹

A fresh release just dropped and it's packed with improvements you don't want to miss. SHAFT 10.2.20260620 is here, and whether you're a seasoned SHAFT user or just getting started, there's something in this release for you.

⚑ What Changed?​

  • Auto-generated release notes are included below. Users upgrading from
  • SHAFTENGINE should read the
  • modular SHAFT upgrade guide.
  • SHAFT Pilot adds deterministic Capture, TestNG generation, Doctor diagnosis,
  • reviewed repair proposals, and MCP interoperability. AI is optional, disabled

πŸ‘‰ View the full release on GitHub

πŸ“‹ Changelog​

SHAFT 10.2.20260620

Auto-generated release notes are included below. Users upgrading from SHAFT_ENGINE should read the modular SHAFT upgrade guide.

SHAFT Pilot adds deterministic Capture, TestNG generation, Doctor diagnosis, reviewed repair proposals, and MCP interoperability. AI is optional, disabled by default, and direct OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or Ollama access requires explicit enablement and consent. Microsoft/GitHub Copilot integrates through MCP rather than a generic provider API-key adapter.

See the SHAFT Pilot guide for installation, configuration, privacy, troubleshooting, and usage examples.

What's Changed​

Full Changelog: https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/compare/10.2.20260618...10.2.20260620

πŸ† Community Spotlight​

This release was made possible by 45 amazing contributors who have poured their time and expertise into making SHAFT better for everyone.

Open source thrives because of people like these. Every bug fix, every feature, every review β€” it all counts.

πŸš€ Get Started in Seconds​

Import the SHAFT BOM once, then use the modular engine:

<dependencyManagement>
  <dependencies>
    <dependency>
      <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
      <artifactId>shaft-bom</artifactId>
      <version>10.2.20260620</version>
      <type>pom</type>
      <scope>import</scope>
    </dependency>
  </dependencies>
</dependencyManagement>

<dependencies>
  <dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
    <artifactId>shaft-engine</artifactId>
  </dependency>
</dependencies>

πŸ’¬ Join the Conversation​

We'd love to hear what you think! Found a bug? Have an idea? Just want to say hi?

Thanks for being part of the SHAFT journey. Until the next release β€” happy testing! 🎯

]]> AutoBot https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE <![CDATA[πŸš€ SHAFT 10.2.20260618: What's New and Why You Should Upgrade Today]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/release-10.2.20260618 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z Hey there, SHAFT community! πŸ‘‹

A fresh release just dropped and it's packed with improvements you don't want to miss. SHAFT 10.2.20260618 is here, and whether you're a seasoned SHAFT user or just getting started, there's something in this release for you.

⚑ What Changed?​

  • Auto-generated release notes are included below. Users upgrading from
  • SHAFTENGINE should read the
  • modular SHAFT upgrade guide.
  • SHAFT Pilot adds deterministic Capture, TestNG generation, Doctor diagnosis,
  • reviewed repair proposals, and MCP interoperability. AI is optional, disabled

πŸ‘‰ View the full release on GitHub

πŸ“‹ Changelog​

SHAFT 10.2.20260618

Auto-generated release notes are included below. Users upgrading from SHAFT_ENGINE should read the modular SHAFT upgrade guide.

SHAFT Pilot adds deterministic Capture, TestNG generation, Doctor diagnosis, reviewed repair proposals, and MCP interoperability. AI is optional, disabled by default, and direct OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or Ollama access requires explicit enablement and consent. Microsoft/GitHub Copilot integrates through MCP rather than a generic provider API-key adapter.

See the SHAFT Pilot guide for installation, configuration, privacy, troubleshooting, and usage examples.

What's Changed​

Full Changelog: https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/compare/10.2.20260617...10.2.20260618

πŸ† Community Spotlight​

This release was made possible by 45 amazing contributors who have poured their time and expertise into making SHAFT better for everyone.

Open source thrives because of people like these. Every bug fix, every feature, every review β€” it all counts.

πŸš€ Get Started in Seconds​

Import the SHAFT BOM once, then use the modular engine:

<dependencyManagement>
  <dependencies>
    <dependency>
      <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
      <artifactId>shaft-bom</artifactId>
      <version>10.2.20260618</version>
      <type>pom</type>
      <scope>import</scope>
    </dependency>
  </dependencies>
</dependencyManagement>

<dependencies>
  <dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
    <artifactId>shaft-engine</artifactId>
  </dependency>
</dependencies>

πŸ’¬ Join the Conversation​

We'd love to hear what you think! Found a bug? Have an idea? Just want to say hi?

Thanks for being part of the SHAFT journey. Until the next release β€” happy testing! 🎯

]]> AutoBot https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE <![CDATA[πŸš€ SHAFT 10.2.20260617: What's New and Why You Should Upgrade Today]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/release-10.2.20260617 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z Hey there, SHAFT community! πŸ‘‹

A fresh release just dropped and it's packed with improvements you don't want to miss. SHAFT 10.2.20260617 is here, and whether you're a seasoned SHAFT user or just getting started, there's something in this release for you.

⚑ What Changed?​

  • Auto-generated release notes are included below. Users upgrading from
  • SHAFTENGINE should read the
  • modular SHAFT upgrade guide.
  • SHAFT Pilot adds deterministic Capture, TestNG generation, Doctor diagnosis,
  • reviewed repair proposals, and MCP interoperability. AI is optional, disabled

πŸ‘‰ View the full release on GitHub

πŸ“‹ Changelog​

SHAFT 10.2.20260617

Auto-generated release notes are included below. Users upgrading from SHAFT_ENGINE should read the modular SHAFT upgrade guide.

SHAFT Pilot adds deterministic Capture, TestNG generation, Doctor diagnosis, reviewed repair proposals, and MCP interoperability. AI is optional, disabled by default, and direct OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or Ollama access requires explicit enablement and consent. Microsoft/GitHub Copilot integrates through MCP rather than a generic provider API-key adapter.

See the SHAFT Pilot guide for installation, configuration, privacy, troubleshooting, and usage examples.

What's Changed​

Full Changelog: https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/compare/10.2.20260615...10.2.20260617

πŸ† Community Spotlight​

This release was made possible by 45 amazing contributors who have poured their time and expertise into making SHAFT better for everyone.

Open source thrives because of people like these. Every bug fix, every feature, every review β€” it all counts.

πŸš€ Get Started in Seconds​

Import the SHAFT BOM once, then use the modular engine:

<dependencyManagement>
  <dependencies>
    <dependency>
      <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
      <artifactId>shaft-bom</artifactId>
      <version>10.2.20260617</version>
      <type>pom</type>
      <scope>import</scope>
    </dependency>
  </dependencies>
</dependencyManagement>

<dependencies>
  <dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
    <artifactId>shaft-engine</artifactId>
  </dependency>
</dependencies>

πŸ’¬ Join the Conversation​

We'd love to hear what you think! Found a bug? Have an idea? Just want to say hi?

Thanks for being part of the SHAFT journey. Until the next release β€” happy testing! 🎯

]]> AutoBot https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE <![CDATA[πŸš€ SHAFT 10.2.20260615: What's New and Why You Should Upgrade Today]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/release-10.2.20260615 2026-06-15T00:00:00.000Z Hey there, SHAFT community! πŸ‘‹

A fresh release just dropped and it's packed with improvements you don't want to miss. SHAFT 10.2.20260615 is here, and whether you're a seasoned SHAFT user or just getting started, there's something in this release for you.

⚑ What Changed?​

  • Auto-generated release notes are included below. Users upgrading from
  • SHAFTENGINE should read the
  • modular SHAFT upgrade guide.
  • SHAFT Pilot adds deterministic Capture, TestNG generation, Doctor diagnosis,
  • reviewed repair proposals, and MCP interoperability. AI is optional, disabled

πŸ‘‰ View the full release on GitHub

πŸ“‹ Changelog​

SHAFT 10.2.20260615

Auto-generated release notes are included below. Users upgrading from SHAFT_ENGINE should read the modular SHAFT upgrade guide.

SHAFT Pilot adds deterministic Capture, TestNG generation, Doctor diagnosis, reviewed repair proposals, and MCP interoperability. AI is optional, disabled by default, and direct OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or Ollama access requires explicit enablement and consent. Microsoft/GitHub Copilot integrates through MCP rather than a generic provider API-key adapter.

See the SHAFT Pilot guide for installation, configuration, privacy, troubleshooting, and usage examples.

What's Changed​

Full Changelog: https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/compare/10.2.20260614...10.2.20260615

πŸ† Community Spotlight​

This release was made possible by 45 amazing contributors who have poured their time and expertise into making SHAFT better for everyone.

Open source thrives because of people like these. Every bug fix, every feature, every review β€” it all counts.

πŸš€ Get Started in Seconds​

Import the SHAFT BOM once, then use the modular engine:

<dependencyManagement>
  <dependencies>
    <dependency>
      <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
      <artifactId>shaft-bom</artifactId>
      <version>10.2.20260615</version>
      <type>pom</type>
      <scope>import</scope>
    </dependency>
  </dependencies>
</dependencyManagement>

<dependencies>
  <dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
    <artifactId>shaft-engine</artifactId>
  </dependency>
</dependencies>

πŸ’¬ Join the Conversation​

We'd love to hear what you think! Found a bug? Have an idea? Just want to say hi?

Thanks for being part of the SHAFT journey. Until the next release β€” happy testing! 🎯

]]> AutoBot https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE <![CDATA[πŸš€ SHAFT 10.2.20260614: What's New and Why You Should Upgrade Today]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/release-10.2.20260614 2026-06-14T00:00:00.000Z Hey there, SHAFT community! πŸ‘‹

A fresh release just dropped and it's packed with improvements you don't want to miss. SHAFT 10.2.20260614 is here, and whether you're a seasoned SHAFT user or just getting started, there's something in this release for you.

⚑ What Changed?​

  • Auto-generated release notes are included below. Users upgrading from
  • SHAFTENGINE should read the
  • modular SHAFT upgrade guide.
  • SHAFT Pilot adds deterministic Capture, TestNG generation, Doctor diagnosis,
  • reviewed repair proposals, and MCP interoperability. AI is optional, disabled

πŸ‘‰ View the full release on GitHub

πŸ“‹ Changelog​

SHAFT 10.2.20260614

Auto-generated release notes are included below. Users upgrading from SHAFT_ENGINE should read the modular SHAFT upgrade guide.

SHAFT Pilot adds deterministic Capture, TestNG generation, Doctor diagnosis, reviewed repair proposals, and MCP interoperability. AI is optional, disabled by default, and direct OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or Ollama access requires explicit enablement and consent. Microsoft/GitHub Copilot integrates through MCP rather than a generic provider API-key adapter.

See the SHAFT Pilot guide for installation, configuration, privacy, troubleshooting, and usage examples.

What's Changed​

Full Changelog: https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/compare/10.2.20260612...10.2.20260614

πŸ† Community Spotlight​

This release was made possible by 45 amazing contributors who have poured their time and expertise into making SHAFT better for everyone.

Open source thrives because of people like these. Every bug fix, every feature, every review β€” it all counts.

πŸš€ Get Started in Seconds​

Import the SHAFT BOM once, then use the modular engine:

<dependencyManagement>
  <dependencies>
    <dependency>
      <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
      <artifactId>shaft-bom</artifactId>
      <version>10.2.20260614</version>
      <type>pom</type>
      <scope>import</scope>
    </dependency>
  </dependencies>
</dependencyManagement>

<dependencies>
  <dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
    <artifactId>shaft-engine</artifactId>
  </dependency>
</dependencies>

πŸ’¬ Join the Conversation​

We'd love to hear what you think! Found a bug? Have an idea? Just want to say hi?

Thanks for being part of the SHAFT journey. Until the next release β€” happy testing! 🎯

]]> AutoBot https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE <![CDATA[πŸš€ SHAFT 10.2.20260612: What's New and Why You Should Upgrade Today]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/release-10.2.20260612 2026-06-12T00:00:00.000Z Hey there, SHAFT community! πŸ‘‹

A fresh release just dropped and it's packed with improvements you don't want to miss. SHAFT_ENGINE 10.2.20260612 is here, and whether you're a seasoned SHAFT user or just getting started, there's something in this release for you.

⚑ What Changed?​

  • Auto-generated release notes are included below. Users upgrading from SHAFTENGINE should read the modular SHAFT upgrade guide.
  • SHAFT Pilot adds deterministic Capture, TestNG generation, Doctor diagnosis,
  • reviewed repair proposals, and MCP interoperability. AI is optional, disabled
  • by default, and direct OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or Ollama access requires
  • explicit enablement and consent. Microsoft/GitHub Copilot integrates through

πŸ‘‰ View the full release on GitHub

πŸ“‹ Changelog​

SHAFT 10.2.20260612

Auto-generated release notes are included below. Users upgrading from SHAFT_ENGINE should read the modular SHAFT upgrade guide.

SHAFT Pilot adds deterministic Capture, TestNG generation, Doctor diagnosis, reviewed repair proposals, and MCP interoperability. AI is optional, disabled by default, and direct OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or Ollama access requires explicit enablement and consent. Microsoft/GitHub Copilot integrates through MCP rather than a generic provider API-key adapter.

See the SHAFT Pilot guide for installation, configuration, privacy, troubleshooting, and usage examples.

What's Changed​

Full Changelog: https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/compare/10.2.20260610...10.2.20260612

πŸ† Community Spotlight​

This release was made possible by 45 amazing contributors who have poured their time and expertise into making SHAFT better for everyone.

Open source thrives because of people like these. Every bug fix, every feature, every review β€” it all counts.

πŸš€ Get Started in Seconds​

Upgrading is simple β€” just update your dependency version:

<dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
    <artifactId>SHAFT_ENGINE</artifactId>
    <version>10.2.20260612</version>
</dependency>

πŸ’¬ Join the Conversation​

We'd love to hear what you think! Found a bug? Have an idea? Just want to say hi?

Thanks for being part of the SHAFT journey. Until the next release β€” happy testing! 🎯

]]> AutoBot https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE <![CDATA[πŸš€ SHAFT 10.2.20260610: What's New and Why You Should Upgrade Today]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/release-10.2.20260610 2026-06-10T00:00:00.000Z Hey there, SHAFT community! πŸ‘‹

A fresh release just dropped and it's packed with improvements you don't want to miss. SHAFT_ENGINE 10.2.20260610 is here, and whether you're a seasoned SHAFT user or just getting started, there's something in this release for you.

⚑ What Changed?​

πŸ‘‰ View the full release on GitHub

πŸ“‹ Changelog​

SHAFT 10.2.20260610

Auto-generated release notes are included below. Users upgrading from SHAFT_ENGINE should read the modular SHAFT upgrade guide.

What's Changed​

Full Changelog: https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/compare/10.2.20260605...10.2.20260610

πŸ† Community Spotlight​

This release was made possible by 45 amazing contributors who have poured their time and expertise into making SHAFT better for everyone.

Open source thrives because of people like these. Every bug fix, every feature, every review β€” it all counts.

πŸš€ Get Started in Seconds​

Upgrading is simple β€” just update your dependency version:

<dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
    <artifactId>SHAFT_ENGINE</artifactId>
    <version>10.2.20260610</version>
</dependency>

πŸ’¬ Join the Conversation​

We'd love to hear what you think! Found a bug? Have an idea? Just want to say hi?

Thanks for being part of the SHAFT journey. Until the next release β€” happy testing! 🎯

]]> AutoBot https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE <![CDATA[πŸš€ SHAFT 10.2.20260605: What's New and Why You Should Upgrade Today]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/release-10.2.20260605 2026-06-05T00:00:00.000Z Hey there, SHAFT community! πŸ‘‹

A fresh release just dropped and it's packed with improvements you don't want to miss. SHAFT_ENGINE 10.2.20260605 is here, and whether you're a seasoned SHAFT user or just getting started, there's something in this release for you.

⚑ What Changed?​

πŸ‘‰ View the full release on GitHub

πŸ“‹ Changelog​

SHAFT_ENGINE 10.2.20260605

Auto-generated release notes for this version are included below.

What's Changed​

Full Changelog: https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/compare/10.2.20260530...10.2.20260605

πŸ† Community Spotlight​

This release was made possible by 45 amazing contributors who have poured their time and expertise into making SHAFT better for everyone.

Open source thrives because of people like these. Every bug fix, every feature, every review β€” it all counts.

πŸš€ Get Started in Seconds​

Upgrading is simple β€” just update your dependency version:

<dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
    <artifactId>SHAFT_ENGINE</artifactId>
    <version>10.2.20260605</version>
</dependency>

πŸ’¬ Join the Conversation​

We'd love to hear what you think! Found a bug? Have an idea? Just want to say hi?

Thanks for being part of the SHAFT journey. Until the next release β€” happy testing! 🎯

]]> AutoBot https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE <![CDATA[πŸš€ SHAFT 10.2.20260506: What's New and Why You Should Upgrade Today]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/release-10.2.20260506 2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z Hey there, SHAFT community! πŸ‘‹

A fresh release just dropped and it's packed with improvements you don't want to miss. SHAFT_ENGINE 10.2.20260506 is here, and whether you're a seasoned SHAFT user or just getting started, there's something in this release for you.

⚑ What Changed?​

  • Improved project hygiene by updating .gitignore and Maven metadata management
  • Expanded SHAFT_ENGINE test coverage across file managers, validation builders, and REST utilities
  • Added Allure 2 compatibility mode and fixed Allure 3 real-time monitoring watch command behavior

πŸ‘‰ View the full release on GitHub

πŸ“‹ Changelog​

πŸŽ‰ SHAFT_ENGINE 10.2.20260506

The unified test automation engine β€” Web Β· Mobile Β· API Β· CLI Β· Database

Maven Central GitHub stars

⬆️ How to Upgrade​

Update the version in your pom.xml:

<properties>
    <shaft_engine.version>10.2.20260506</shaft_engine.version>
</properties>

Or update the dependency directly:

<dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
    <artifactId>SHAFT_ENGINE</artifactId>
    <version>10.2.20260506</version>
</dependency>

[!IMPORTANT] We support only the latest release. If you encounter any issue, please upgrade to 10.2.20260506 first before filing a bug report.

πŸ“– Resources​

ResourceLink
πŸ“š Full Documentationshafthq.github.io
πŸš€ Getting StartedQuick-Start Guide
πŸ“‹ JavaDocsShaftHQ JavaDoc
πŸ€– MCP Servershaft-mcp
πŸ—ΊοΈ RoadmapGitHub Projects
πŸ’¬ CommunityGitHub Discussions
πŸ› Report a BugBug Report
πŸ’‘ Request a FeatureFeature Request
πŸ’¬ SlackJoin our Slack

πŸ™Œ Get Involved​

If SHAFT_ENGINE saves you time, helps your team ship quality software faster, or you just enjoy using it β€” please consider:

What's Changed​

πŸ”¨ Other Changes​

Full Changelog: https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/compare/10.2.20260505...10.2.20260506

πŸ† Community Spotlight​

This release was made possible by 45 amazing contributors who have poured their time and expertise into making SHAFT better for everyone.

Open source thrives because of people like these. Every bug fix, every feature, every review β€” it all counts.

πŸš€ Get Started in Seconds​

Upgrading is simple β€” just update your dependency version:

<dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
    <artifactId>SHAFT_ENGINE</artifactId>
    <version>10.2.20260506</version>
</dependency>

πŸ’¬ Join the Conversation​

We'd love to hear what you think! Found a bug? Have an idea? Just want to say hi?

Thanks for being part of the SHAFT journey. Until the next release β€” happy testing! 🎯

]]> AutoBot https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE <![CDATA[πŸš€ SHAFT 10.2.20260505: What's New and Why You Should Upgrade Today]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/release-10.2.20260505 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z Hey there, SHAFT community! πŸ‘‹

A fresh release just dropped and it's packed with improvements you don't want to miss. SHAFT_ENGINE 10.2.20260505 is here, and whether you're a seasoned SHAFT user or just getting started, there's something in this release for you.

⚑ What Changed?​

  • This release focuses on dependency and stability improvements across SHAFT_ENGINE.

πŸ‘‰ View the full release on GitHub

πŸ“‹ Changelog​

πŸŽ‰ SHAFT_ENGINE 10.2.20260505

The unified test automation engine β€” Web Β· Mobile Β· API Β· CLI Β· Database

Maven Central GitHub stars

⬆️ How to Upgrade​

Update the version in your pom.xml:

<properties>
    <shaft_engine.version>10.2.20260505</shaft_engine.version>
</properties>

Or update the dependency directly:

<dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
    <artifactId>SHAFT_ENGINE</artifactId>
    <version>10.2.20260505</version>
</dependency>

[!IMPORTANT] We support only the latest release. If you encounter any issue, please upgrade to 10.2.20260505 first before filing a bug report.

πŸ“– Resources​

ResourceLink
πŸ“š Full Documentationshafthq.github.io
πŸš€ Getting StartedQuick-Start Guide
πŸ“‹ JavaDocsShaftHQ JavaDoc
πŸ€– MCP Servershaft-mcp
πŸ—ΊοΈ RoadmapGitHub Projects
πŸ’¬ CommunityGitHub Discussions
πŸ› Report a BugBug Report
πŸ’‘ Request a FeatureFeature Request
πŸ’¬ SlackJoin our Slack

πŸ™Œ Get Involved​

If SHAFT_ENGINE saves you time, helps your team ship quality software faster, or you just enjoy using it β€” please consider:

What's Changed​

πŸ”¨ Other Changes​

Full Changelog: https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/compare/10.2.20260501...10.2.20260505

πŸ† Community Spotlight​

This release was made possible by 45 amazing contributors who have poured their time and expertise into making SHAFT better for everyone.

Open source thrives because of people like these. Every bug fix, every feature, every review β€” it all counts.

πŸš€ Get Started in Seconds​

Upgrading is simple β€” just update your dependency version:

<dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
    <artifactId>SHAFT_ENGINE</artifactId>
    <version>10.2.20260505</version>
</dependency>

πŸ’¬ Join the Conversation​

We'd love to hear what you think! Found a bug? Have an idea? Just want to say hi?

Thanks for being part of the SHAFT journey. Until the next release β€” happy testing! 🎯

]]> AutoBot https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE <![CDATA[πŸš€ SHAFT 10.2.20260501: What's New and Why You Should Upgrade Today]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/release-10.2.20260501 2026-05-02T00:00:00.000Z Hey there, SHAFT community! πŸ‘‹

A fresh release just dropped and it's packed with improvements you don't want to miss. SHAFT_ENGINE 10.2.20260501 is here, and whether you're a seasoned SHAFT user or just getting started, there's something in this release for you.

⚑ What Changed?​

  • This release focuses on workflow stability, runtime reliability improvements, and quality updates across SHAFT_ENGINE.

πŸ‘‰ View the full release on GitHub

πŸ“‹ Changelog​

πŸŽ‰ SHAFT_ENGINE 10.2.20260501

The unified test automation engine β€” Web Β· Mobile Β· API Β· CLI Β· Database

Maven Central GitHub stars

⬆️ How to Upgrade​

Update the version in your pom.xml:

<properties>
    <shaft_engine.version>10.2.20260501</shaft_engine.version>
</properties>

Or update the dependency directly:

<dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
    <artifactId>SHAFT_ENGINE</artifactId>
    <version>10.2.20260501</version>
</dependency>

[!IMPORTANT] We support only the latest release. If you encounter any issue, please upgrade to 10.2.20260501 first before filing a bug report.

πŸ“– Resources​

ResourceLink
πŸ“¦ Release Notes10.2.20260501
πŸ“š Full Documentationshafthq.github.io
πŸ’¬ CommunityGitHub Discussions
πŸ› Report an IssueIssue Tracker

πŸ™Œ Get Involved​

If SHAFT_ENGINE saves you time, helps your team ship quality software faster, or you just enjoy using it β€” please consider:

What's Changed​

πŸ”¨ Other Changes​

Full Changelog: https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/compare/10.2.20260424...10.2.20260501

πŸ† Community Spotlight​

This release was made possible by 45 amazing contributors who have poured their time and expertise into making SHAFT better for everyone.

Open source thrives because of people like these. Every bug fix, every feature, every review β€” it all counts.

πŸš€ Get Started in Seconds​

Upgrading is simple β€” just update your dependency version:

<dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
    <artifactId>SHAFT_ENGINE</artifactId>
    <version>10.2.20260501</version>
</dependency>

πŸ’¬ Join the Conversation​

We'd love to hear what you think! Found a bug? Have an idea? Just want to say hi?

Thanks for being part of the SHAFT journey. Until the next release β€” happy testing! 🎯

]]> AutoBot https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE <![CDATA[πŸš€ SHAFT 10.1.20260331: What's New and Why You Should Upgrade Today]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/release-10.1.20260331 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000Z Hey there, SHAFT community! πŸ‘‹

A fresh release just dropped and it's packed with improvements you don't want to miss. SHAFT_ENGINE 10.1.20260331 is here, and whether you're a seasoned SHAFT user or just getting started, there's something in this release for you.

⚑ What Changed?​

πŸ‘‰ View the full release on GitHub

πŸ“‹ Changelog​

What's Changed​

New Contributors​

Full Changelog: https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/compare/10.1.20260324...10.1.20260331

πŸ† Community Spotlight​

This release was made possible by 45 amazing contributors who have poured their time and expertise into making SHAFT better for everyone. Among them, 1 contributed for the very first time!

Open source thrives because of people like these. Every bug fix, every feature, every review β€” it all counts.

πŸŽ‰ A warm welcome to our first-time contributors! @Mochxd β€” your first contribution is now part of SHAFT's story. We're thrilled to have you on board!

πŸš€ Get Started in Seconds​

Upgrading is simple β€” just update your dependency version:

<dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
    <artifactId>SHAFT_ENGINE</artifactId>
    <version>10.1.20260331</version>
</dependency>

πŸ’¬ Join the Conversation​

We'd love to hear what you think! Found a bug? Have an idea? Just want to say hi?

Thanks for being part of the SHAFT journey. Until the next release β€” happy testing! 🎯

]]> AutoBot https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE <![CDATA[πŸš€ SHAFT 10.1.20260324: What's New and Why You Should Upgrade Today]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/release-10.1.20260324 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z Hey there, SHAFT community! πŸ‘‹

A fresh release just dropped and it's packed with improvements you don't want to miss. SHAFT_ENGINE 10.1.20260324 is here, and whether you're a seasoned SHAFT user or just getting started, there's something in this release for you.

⚑ What Changed?​

  • Bump jackson-datatype-jdk8 from 2.21.1 to 2.21.2
  • Fix relative path resolution failing on Linux CI
  • Bump browserstack-java-sdk from 1.55.0 to 1.56.0

πŸ‘‰ View the full release on GitHub

πŸ“‹ Changelog​

What's Changed​

Full Changelog: https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE/compare/10.1.20260319...10.1.20260324

πŸ† Community Spotlight​

This release was made possible by 42 amazing contributors who have poured their time and expertise into making SHAFT better for everyone.

Open source thrives because of people like these. Every bug fix, every feature, every review β€” it all counts.

πŸš€ Get Started in Seconds​

Upgrading is simple β€” just update your dependency version:

<dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.shafthq</groupId>
    <artifactId>SHAFT_ENGINE</artifactId>
    <version>10.1.20260324</version>
</dependency>

πŸ’¬ Join the Conversation​

We'd love to hear what you think! Found a bug? Have an idea? Just want to say hi?

Thanks for being part of the SHAFT journey. Until the next release β€” happy testing! 🎯

]]> AutoBot https://github.com/ShaftHQ/SHAFT_ENGINE <![CDATA[New Feature Announcement - Swagger Contract Validation]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/swagger-contract-validation 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z SHAFT_Engine

Say goodbye to manual schema checksβ€”contract testing is now automated and built right into SHAFT!​

πŸ›‘οΈ What is Contract Validation?​

Contract testing ensures your API requests and responses follow the defined structure (contract), helping prevent:

  • Unexpected field changes
  • Data type mismatches
  • Missing or extra fields
  • Runtime errors in API consumers

With the latest release, SHAFT now integrates Swagger/OpenAPI schema validation for all API tests. It will fail your test automatically if the request or response doesn’t match the OpenAPI spec you provide. πŸ”₯

πŸ”§ How to Enable It​

πŸ“‚ Via custom.properties​

src/main/resources/properties/custom.properties
swagger.validation.enabled=true
swagger.validation.url=https://petstore.swagger.io/v2/swagger.json

πŸ§ͺ Or via Code​

SHAFT.Properties.api.set().swaggerValidationEnabled(true);
SHAFT.Properties.api.set().swaggerValidationUrl("https://petstore.swagger.io/v2/swagger.json");

You can toggle validation dynamically per test or test class.

βœ… What Gets Validated?​

  • Request structure (body, headers, parameters)
  • Response structure (status, body schema)
  • Alignment with your OpenAPI/Swagger definition

πŸ“„ Sample Test​

@Test
public void testCreateUserWithContractValidation() {
    SHAFT.API api = new SHAFT.API("https://petstore.swagger.io/v2");

    String invalidPayload = "[{\"id\":\"INVALID_ID\"}]";

    api.post("/user/createWithList")
       .setRequestBody(invalidPayload)
       .setContentType("application/json")
       .perform();

    api.assertThatResponse().statusCode().isEqualTo(400).perform();
}

SHAFT will automatically validate the above request and response against the Swagger schema. ❌ If anything is off, your test will fail and report the contract violation.

🧐 Why It Matters​

BenefitDescription
πŸ§ͺ Test reliabilityEnsure tests align with backend changes
πŸ” Catch regressionsCI/CD-ready contract enforcement
❌ Reduce flakinessEliminate schema mismatch failures
πŸ” API governanceHold your APIs to their contract
]]> Kyrillos Nageh https://github.com/KyrillosNageh <![CDATA[New Feature Announcement - Virtual Threads]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/virtual-threads 2024-01-27T00:00:00.000Z We're starting off 2024 with a huge announcement!

SHAFT_Engine

🀝

Oracle

- The future of automation frameworks is here, and it's all about working smarter, not harder.​

- SHAFT_ENGINE, your trusty automation solution, just got a major upgrade with virtual threads, a clever trick that makes it more efficient and helpful than ever.​

- What is a Virtual Thread?​

  • Virtual-Threads, introduced with Java 21 are a new way to handle multiple tasks concurrently within a single program or application. They're the new java way for asynchronous operations.
  • Think of it like hiring a whole crew of tiny helpers. While one tractor's plowing, another can check the soil, and another can keep an eye on the weather.
  • These lightweight assistants don't need fancy equipment or guzzle up resources, meaning SHAFT_ENGINE can now handle a ton more tasks without breaking a sweat.

Now let's think of test automation. In automating a registration form, envision employing a crew of virtual threads as tiny helpers :​

  • Rather than idly waiting for the entire site to load, each virtual thread can be assigned specific tasks as soon as the relevant elements become available. For instance, one thread focuses on inputting the username, another simultaneously handles the email input, and yet another sets the password. This parallel execution optimizes efficiency, ensures prompt responsiveness to dynamically changing elements, and efficiently utilizes resources.
  • As the crew of virtual threads collaborates seamlessly, the registration form is filled and submitted swiftly, providing a more agile and responsive automation process compared to traditional sequential approaches.

- Save your execution Time :​

  • That's not all, SHAFT_ENGINE utilities the Virtual Threads for Engine launch and configuration which will make your overall experience a lot faster and swifter.
]]> Mustafa Agamy https://github.com/MustafaAgamy <![CDATA[Bing AI framework comparison]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/bingAI 2023-04-27T00:00:00.000Z We asked Bing AI to compare SHAFT against some of the well known test automation options, here's what it had to say:

Sure! Here is an expanded comparison between SHAFT_Engine, native Selenium WebDriver, Cypress and Microsoft Playwright in a tabular format:

FeatureSHAFT_EngineSelenium WebDriverCypressMicrosoft Playwright
Web GUI testingYesYesYesYes
Mobile testingYesNo (Appium required)NoNo
API testingYesNoYesNo
CLI testingYesNoNoNo
Database testingYesNoNoNo
Built-in test synchronizationYesNoYesYes
Built-in logging and reportingYesNoYesYes
Integration with third-party tools (e.g. Jira, Xray, Browserstack)YesNoLimitedLimited
Unlimited access to underlying frameworks (e.g. Selenium, Appium, RestAssured)YesN/AN/AN/A
Cross-browser testing supportYes (via Selenium)YesLimited (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)Yes (Chromium, Webkit, Firefox)
Parallel test execution supportYes (via TestNG)Yes (via TestNG or JUnit)YesYes
Language supportJava onlyMultiple languages (Java, Python, C#, Ruby, JavaScript)JavaScript onlyMultiple languages (JavaScript, Java, Python, .NET C#)
Open-sourceYesYesYesYes
Community support and resourcesLimited compared to Selenium WebDriver and CypressExtensiveExtensiveGrowing
User guideAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable

What do you think? Is SHAFT the better option?

]]> Mohab Mohie https://github.com/MohabMohie <![CDATA[New release announcement (7.1.20230309)]]> https://shafthq.github.io/blog/release_announcement_7.1.20230309 2023-03-10T00:00:00.000Z Release highlights:​

Technical Details:​

  • SHAFT has always boasted top-notch reliability, but this sometimes comes at the cost of performance. In this release we made a major change to the way we handle "Type" which is one of the most commonly used and also one of the slowest actions.
  • Previously SHAFT would perform the following Selenium WebDriver calls:
    • Get Element Accessible Name (for reporting)
    • Get Current Element Text (to learn how this element stores its text and to learn the initial text if any)
    • Get Current Element textContent (to learn how this element stores its text and to learn the initial text if any)
    • Get Current Element Value (to learn how this element stores its text and to learn the initial text if any)
    • Clear (in case the element text wasn't empty)
    • Send Keys (to do the actual typing)
    • Get text using the successful text identification strategy (to validate that the text was typed correctly. if SHAFT ws able to find out which method out of the above three to use it will use it, else it will do all three calls again)
  • And inside each call, SHAFT would go into a fluent wait where it calls:
    • findElement
    • findElements
  • This means that SHAFT did 21+ webdriver calls!
  • Starting this version SHAFT will cut that number down to just 3 webdriver calls while maintaining the full functionality.
  • Using jsoup SHAFT will capture the entire HTML of the target webelement, and will then be able to uery it for the text/textContent/Value as need to clear and validate successfully typing.
  • SHAFT will also grab all element information (including the WebElement object) once, and will use the WebElement object directly (which is much faster than finding the element again each time) but if the engine faces a WebDriverException (like StaleElementException) the engine will go into a fluent wait to find and update the element reference.
  • We tested this major change thoroughly by running around 1700 E2E Test scenarios across different platforms, so we're confident it's stable.
  • In following releases we will rollout this approach to all our element actions, and next on the list we have "Click()" which is the second most used action per our analysis.
]]> Mohab Mohie https://github.com/MohabMohie