May News

Welcome to the May edition of the Robot Framework newsletter!

Spring is in full swing, and so is the Robot Framework ecosystem — with new releases, active meetups, and roadmap progress across the board. 💯

In this issue, you’ll find highlights from recent tool updates, upcoming events, and ongoing ways to get involved.

And yes — RoboCon 2026 is already brewing… so start saving the dates! 😍

Robot Framework Foundation

Robot Framework Foundation – Support What Powers You

Is your company using Robot Framework? Then join the Foundation behind it.

By becoming a member, you:

  • Help steer the future of the framework and ecosystem

  • Get visibility and recognition across the community

  • Save on RoboCon and certification costs

  • Support long-term development of the tool your team relies on

  • Become eligible to deliver official RFCP training

Fair, scalable fees — real impact.
📌 Learn more and apply

We’re always happy to welcome new members!

P.S. We’re looking for hands-on online workshop hosts for our World Wide Workshop Wednesday this autumn.

CFP opening soon, stay tuned!

Robot Framework and Our Ecosystem

Building a Better Robot Framework Together

Here are the latest updates from the Robot Framework ecosystem — new features, smarter diagnostics, and better integrations to power your automation work.

Robot Framework 7.3 RC3

  • Release Candidate 3 is out — final release expected May 27.
  • Biggest feature: variable type conversion, plus many high-priority bugfixes and Python 3.14 compatibility.

    Release notes

Browser Library 19.5.1

  • Enhanced failure diagnostics: selector highlighting

  • Compatibility fix for older Robot Framework versions

  • Cleaner logs from listener API

  • Tested with Playwright 1.52.0

    Release notes

RobotDashboard 0.8.5

  • Fully customizable dashboard layout

  • New --userlogfolder flag links log.html directly in UI

  • Bugfixes and polish for previous 0.8.x features in GitHub.

OpenApiTools 1.0.0b4

  • Major internal rewrite using Pydantic models

  • Improved type annotations (lists, unions, etc.)

  • CLI generator supports more complex specs
    PyPI.

  • Source

RFSwarm 1.5.0

  • Feature release with platform improvements

  • Developed with support from NiceProject Poland

Is Your Release Missing?

Post in Slack or message us directly — we’re always happy to showcase new tools and updates in the next newsletter.

RoboCon

Save the Date – RoboCon 2026 is Coming!
The planning has already begun, and we’d love for you to be part of it.

  • 📍 In-person RoboCon: Helsinki, Week 8 (February 2026)
  • 🌐 Online RoboCon: Week 11 (March 2026)

Start thinking about what you might want to share on stage!


More details — including the CFP — will be announced over the summer.

Events, Meetups, Conferences etc

AutomationSTAR 2025 – Amsterdam, 9-10 November
The Robot Framework Foundation will be present with a booth at AutomationSTAR!

Come say hi, learn more about the ecosystem, and meet some familiar faces.

🎟️ Community members get a 10% discount using code SORF10 when registering.
Upcoming Meetups
  • RF-NL Meetup – 12 June 2025📍 Bartosz, Citadel 8, Veenendaal, Netherlands. Join the second RF-NL meetup of the year — hosted by Bartosz!

  • Robot Framework Usergroup Münsterland – 2 July 2025
    📍 Provinzial Versicherung, Münster, Germany.
    Quarterly gathering of RF enthusiasts from Münster and surrounding regions.

➡️ Want to host or list your event?
Let us know — we’re happy to help promote local community gatherings on robotframework.org and in this newsletter.

Contribution to the Community

Help Us Build an Even Better Community 🌍🛠️

There are several ways you can contribute to our growing community:

  • Ask and answer questions in the community channels 💬. Your insights and queries help everyone grow.
  • Organize events 🎉. Bring people together to share knowledge and experiences.
  • Join workgroups 👥. Collaborate with peers to drive innovation and improvement.
  • Become a member of the Robot Framework Foundation 🤝. Support the Foundation's mission and get involved in decision-making.
  • Contribute to the Robot Framework core or ecosystem 🚀. Your contributions can shape the future.
  • Anything else you deem appropriate! 🌟 Your unique ideas and initiatives are always welcome.

Together, we can make the Robot Framework community stronger and more vibrant!

 

Other Resources 

On our  webpage, you will find all the relevant information, but here are some resources you might have missed:
  • Robot Framework on Github 💻: Explore our latest code, updates, and repositories.
  • Our Guides to get started and more! 📘: Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your knowledge, our guides have got you covered.
  • Robot Framework Blog 📰: Stay updated with the latest news, insights, and tips from the Robot Framework community.
  • Slack and Forum 💬: Join the conversation, ask questions, and share your experiences with other Robot Framework enthusiasts.

Don't miss out on these valuable resources to enhance your Robot Framework journey!

 
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