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cypress-angularjs-unit-test

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This package enables unit testing of AngularJS (Angular 1.x) values, services, controllers, and components directly within the Cypress.io test runner. It allows developers to leverage Cypress's powerful features, such as DOM snapshots and time-travel debugging, for individual AngularJS units, providing a comprehensive debugging experience similar to end-to-end tests. The current stable version is 1.2.1, released in April 2018. Given the last release date and its 'BETA' designation in the README, the project appears unmaintained. Its primary differentiator was bringing Cypress's robust E2E testing environment to the unit testing of AngularJS applications. It's crucial to note that AngularJS itself reached End-of-Life (EOL) on December 31, 2021, meaning it no longer receives official updates or security patches, which significantly impacts the relevance and security of this package.

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cypress-angularjs-unit-test

testingjavascriptv1.2.1

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Pass rate

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Env Coverage0 / 6

glibc

18–22

musl

18–22

Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

tested against v? · npm install

Install × environment matrix

Each cell = how many times install + import succeeded across repeated harness runs. Partial = flaky.
glibc = Debian/Ubuntu slim · musl = Alpine Linux

musl

node 18–226 runs

build_error

glibc

node 18–226 runs

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Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

mount

✓ import { mount } from 'cypress-angularjs-unit-test'

✗ import mount from 'cypress-angularjs-unit-test'

The `mount` function is a named export, not a default export.

mount (CommonJS)

✓ const { mount } = require('cypress-angularjs-unit-test')

✗ const mount = require('cypress-angularjs-unit-test')

For CommonJS, `mount` is a named property of the exported object.

angular

✓ import angular from 'angular'

✗ import { angular } from 'angular'

AngularJS (version 1.x) is typically imported as a default export, or accessed globally as `window.angular`.

This example demonstrates how to define an AngularJS module and controller, then mount a component using `mount` in a Cypress test. It verifies the rendered content with Cypress commands.

import { mount } from 'cypress-angularjs-unit-test' import angular from 'angular' angular.module('demo', []) .controller('WelcomeController', function($scope) { $scope.greeting = 'Welcome!'; $scope.version = angular.version.full }); beforeEach(() => { // Let's mount our "demo" module and its controller // in a "mini app" before each test const template = ` <div ng-controller="WelcomeController"> {{greeting}} ng {{version}} </div> ` mount(template, ['demo']) }) it('shows welcome message and Angular version', () => { // "WelcomeController" should have replaced template // expression {{greeting}} with actual text cy.contains('div', 'Welcome!').should('be.visible') cy.contains('div', `ng ${angular.version.full}`).should('be.visible') cy.screenshot('welcome-message'); })

Debug

Known issues

breakingAngularJS, the framework this package is designed for, reached its End-of-Life (EOL) on December 31, 2021. It no longer receives official updates, security patches, or bug fixes from Google. Continuing to use AngularJS, and by extension this testing utility, for production applications without extended third-party support introduces significant security and maintenance risks.

fix

Consider migrating to a modern framework like Angular (2+) or React. If migration is not immediately feasible for legacy AngularJS applications, explore extended long-term support (LTS) options from providers like OpenLogic or HeroDevs for security patches and compatibility fixes.

affects: >=1.0.0

breakingThis package specifies `cypress: ^2.1.0` as a peer dependency, but Cypress has undergone numerous major versions and significant breaking changes since its release in 2018. It is highly unlikely to be compatible with modern Cypress versions (e.g., v10+).

fix

Downgrade Cypress to a version compatible with `^2.1.0` (e.g., Cypress 3.x or lower if possible) or refrain from using this unmaintained package. Modern Cypress (v10+) offers built-in component testing features for frameworks like Angular, which would be the recommended approach for newer Angular applications.

affects: >=1.0.0

gotchaThe package README explicitly states its 'BETA' status, and it has not been updated since April 2018. This indicates it was never considered stable and is currently unmaintained, meaning there will be no new features, bug fixes, or compatibility updates for newer Node.js versions, Cypress, or even AngularJS itself (post-EOL).

fix

Do not use this package for new projects. For existing legacy AngularJS applications, proceed with caution and be prepared to debug and potentially fork the package for any necessary fixes or adaptations.

affects: >=1.0.0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Error: Cannot find module 'angular'

The `angular` peer dependency is missing from your project's `package.json` or not installed.

fix

Install AngularJS as a project dependency: `npm install angular@^1.6.9 --save-dev`.

Cypress encountered an unexpected error: Cannot find module 'webpack-dev-server/client/index.js' from ...

This error or similar issues might arise due to incompatibility between very old Cypress versions and modern development server setups, or missing Webpack configurations required by older Cypress component testing setups.

fix

Ensure your `cypress.json` and `cypress/plugins/index.js` are configured correctly if using an older Cypress. However, the core issue is likely the overall age and incompatibility with modern tooling. Consider alternatives for testing.

TypeError: (0 , cypress_angularjs_unit_test__WEBPACK_IMPORTED_MODULE_0__.mount) is not a function

You are likely using an incorrect import statement, attempting to import `mount` as a default export when it is a named export.

fix

Change your import statement from `import mount from 'cypress-angularjs-unit-test'` to `import { mount } from 'cypress-angularjs-unit-test'` for ESM, or use `const { mount } = require('cypress-angularjs-unit-test')` for CommonJS.

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Version history

1.2.1latest on npm

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Dependencies

angularrequiredPeer dependency required as the core framework for unit testing AngularJS components.

cypressrequiredPeer dependency required as the underlying test runner for executing unit tests.

Agent activity

6 hits · last 30 days

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/bahmutov/cypress-angularjs-unit-test ↗

packagehttps://www.npmjs.com/package/cypress-angularjs-unit-test ↗