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RIDE (Robot Framework IDE) v2.1.2 is a new release with some enhancements and bug fixes. The reference for valid arguments is Robot Framework previous version, which was 7.1.1 (currently is 7.2). However, internal library code is originally based on version 3.1.2, but adapted for new versions.

  • This version supports Python 3.8 up to 3.13.
  • There are some changes, or known issues:
    • 🐞 - When upgrading RIDE and activate Restart, some errors are visible about missing /language file, and behaviour is not normal. Better to close RIDE and start a new instance.
    • 🐞 - Problems with COPY/PASTE in Text Editor have been reported when using wxPython 4.2.0, but not with version 4.2.1 and 4.2.2, which we now recommend.
    • 🐞 - Rename Keywords, Find Usages/Find where used are not finding all occurrences. Please, double-check findings and changes.
    • 🐞 - Some argument types detection (and colorization) is not correct in Grid Editor.
    • 🐞 - RIDE DOES NOT KEEP Test Suites formatting or structure, causing differences in files when used on other IDE or Editors. The option to not reformat the file is not working.

New Features and Fixes Highlights

  • Partial fix of no update of renaming resource prefixed keywords. Issue #1230 from 29 Jan 2013.
  • Fixed no recognition of keywords with embedded arguments and full name. Issue #1106 from 12 Sep 2012.

The minimal wxPython version is, 4.0.7, and RIDE supports the current version, 4.2.2, which we recommend.

Linux users are advised to install first wxPython from .whl package at wxPython.org, or by using the system package manager.

The CHANGELOG.adoc lists the changes done on the different versions.

All issues targeted for RIDE v2.2 can be found from the issue tracker milestone.

Questions and comments related to the release can be sent to the robotframework-users mailing list or to the channel #ride on Robot Framework Slack, and possible bugs submitted to the issue tracker. You should see Robot Framework Forum if your problem is already known.

To install the latest release with pip installed, just run

pip install --upgrade robotframework-ride==2.1.2

to install exactly the specified release, which is the same as using

pip install --upgrade robotframework-ride

Alternatively you can download the source distribution from PyPI and install it manually. For more details and other installation approaches, see the installation instructions. If you want to help in the development of RIDE, by reporting issues in current development version, you can install with:

pip install -U https://github.com/robotframework/RIDE/archive/develop.zip

Important document for helping with development is the CONTRIBUTING.adoc.

To start RIDE from a command window, shell or terminal, just enter:

ride

You can also pass some arguments, like a path for a test suite file or directory.

ride example.robot

Another possible way to start RIDE is:

python -m robotide

You can then go to Tools>Create RIDE Desktop Shortcut, or run the shortcut creation script with:

python -m robotide.postinstall -install

or

ride_postinstall.py -install

RIDE v2.1.2 was released on 28/January/2025.