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Intern

Ch 057.1of 23 JavaScript Testing Frameworks
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Coverage reportingYes
  4. 4Supported runtimesNode.js, web browsers
  5. 5Parallel executionYes
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Overview

Intern is ranked #5 of 23 in JavaScript testing frameworks on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows.

Compared on JavaScript testing frameworks

Coverage reporting
Yestheintern.io
Supported runtimes
Node.js, web browserstheintern.io
Parallel execution
Yestheintern.io

Facts

Purpose
Intern is a test system for writing and running tests for JavaScript libraries and applications.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Test languages
Tests can be written in JavaScript and TypeScript using styles such as TDD or BDD.theintern.io · 4 Oct 2026
Execution
Tests can run in a browser, in Node.js, or across multiple browsers and platforms with the Intern test runner.theintern.io · 4 Oct 2026
Code coverage
Intern provides code coverage reporting.theintern.io · 4 Oct 2026
Test targets
The project README says Intern can test web pages and native or hybrid iOS and Android applications.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Browser automation
Intern supports WebDriver-compatible applications and services, including Selenium, Appium, and Selendroid.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Cloud integrations
The homepage lists Sauce Labs, BrowserStack, TestingBot, and a user's own Selenium Grid for running tests.theintern.io · 4 Oct 2026
CI integrations
The homepage lists out-of-the-box integration with Travis CI, Jenkins, and TeamCity.theintern.io · 4 Oct 2026
Extensibility
Intern's extensible architecture allows custom test interfaces, executors, and reporters.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Install
The homepage links to GitHub downloads and says to install Intern with `npm install intern`.theintern.io · 4 Oct 2026
License
Intern is offered under the New BSD license.theintern.io · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The homepage says free, community-provided support is available through Stack Overflow, Gitter, and IRC.theintern.io · 4 Oct 2026
Compatibility limit
The project README says Intern does not support Internet Explorer 9.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Security
The GitHub repository links a security policy, but the opened product pages state no security certifications or compliance claims.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Maker
The product site says Intern is created by SitePen and © 2022 OpenJS Foundation.theintern.io · 4 Oct 2026

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