Xray Cloud: Your Testing Game Got a Major Upgrade!

Buckle up, testing enthusiasts! The Xray development team introduced a set of new Xray Cloud features in the first half of 2025 that aim to make your testing life smoother, smarter, and more exciting. From tailoring test statuses to fit your projects like a glove, to a shiny new Usage Monitor that’s your secret weapon for testing success, and a slick way to keep tabs on archived test runs. This update is here to bring your workflow to the next level. Let’s jump into the good stuff!

Xray Cloud offers a lot of new features in 2025.

Tame the Chaos with Project-Specific Test Statuses

Ever felt overwhelmed by a cluttered list of test statuses? Say goodbye to the mess! With Xray Cloud, you can now customize test and test step statuses for each project. Keep only the statuses you use, making it a breeze to pick the right one and keep your reports clean and error-free:

• Less Clutter, More Focus: Trim down statuses to what matters for each project.
• Admin Superpowers: Assign statuses globally, then activate or deactivate them per project for ultimate control.
• Jira-like Usability: The setup mirrors Jira’s workflow status management, so it’s instantly familiar.

Meet the Usage Monitor: Your Testing Coach for Xray Enterprise

For Xray Enterprise users, the new Usage Monitor is like having a personal coach for your testing strategy. It gives you a front-row seat to how your team is using Xray, helping you spot gaps, squash bad habits, and level up your testing game. These are the benefits:

• Crystal-Clear Insights: See detailed metrics on Tests, Test Executions, Test Runs, and more across all your projects.
• Catch Anti-Patterns: Notice if your team’s overusing certain test types or neglecting executions, and steer them back on track.
• Export with Ease: Easily retrieve usage data as a CSV for reports or further analysis outside Jira.
• Drive Better Testing: Equip admins with the insights to boost consistency and continually improve.

Archived Test Runs? Now Easier to Spot and Manage

Dealing with historical test data just got a whole lot simpler. Xray Cloud v6.5.0 makes archived test runs stand out, so you can quickly understand and work with your testing history. Those are the coolest points:

• Spot Them Instantly: A new icon in reports like the Test Executions List highlights archived test runs at a glance.
• Better Visibility: When all test runs in a Test Execution are archived, the TO DO status now sports a darker grey for clearer contrast.
• Audit Like a Pro: Reviewing past test activity is now more intuitive, perfect for audits or historical analysis.

Xray Enterprise TCD: Improving Automation with API Endpoints

Get ready to take your test optimization to new heights with the Xray Enterprise Test Case Designer (TCD) in Xray Cloud! TCD is all about streamlining your testing workflow by optimizing test artifacts and seamlessly exporting them to Xray or test automation solutions. With its iterative, model-based approach, you can refine and re-export artifacts as many times as needed throughout their lifecycle. This release introduces powerful API Endpoint functionality, making it easier than ever to connect TCD with your automation-focused and CI/CD environments.

Each export type on the TCD Export screen now includes an API Endpoint option, letting you publish optimized outputs to a unique URL. This URL can be accessed via HTTP REST GET-type API calls, allowing external tools to effortlessly “pull” the data. It’s a game-changer for integrating TCD with other solutions, ensuring a smooth and flexible workflow. Looking ahead, Xray is exploring ways to expand API capabilities, including “push” functionality to a curated list of external tools in future releases. Stay tuned for even more ways to level up your testing automation!

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Conclusion

The new Xray Cloud version is packed with features designed to make test management more efficient, insightful, and user-friendly. From project-level status configuration to the powerful Usage Monitor and enhanced archived test run visibility, this release empowers teams to optimize their testing processes and drive better outcomes.

Have questions? The NUCIDA QA Team is here to help! Until then, let’s keep pushing the boundaries of testing together.  Stay tuned, and happy testing!.

Want to know more? Watch our YouTube video,  Latest Xray Features Q2 2025, to learn more about the latest developments.

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Article written and published by Torsten Zimmermann