> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.scoutqa.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Executions

> Review every project run, pick up unfinished work, and launch new explorations without leaving the dashboard.

Executions keep the pulse of a project. Each run—whether it completed, stalled, or was canceled—lands here with the context you need to react quickly.

## Execution list

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/scoutqa/z_xsjNrYT2D9nadY/images/execution-list.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=z_xsjNrYT2D9nadY&q=85&s=60299bd1ada5b2f24cc4a78e8c5adc83" alt="Execution list showing recent runs" width="2198" height="1240" data-path="images/execution-list.png" />

* Sort through the latest activity across the project, with status chips that highlight completed, running, queued, failed, or canceled runs.
* Search by URL or execution title to surface prior coverage when you are validating a regression fix.
* Open any execution to inspect the live transcript, download the structured report, or copy the public `/t/{executionId}` link.

<Info>
  Use filters before big launches to make sure there are no runs stuck in the queue or waiting for credentials.
</Info>

## Start a new execution

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/scoutqa/z_xsjNrYT2D9nadY/images/new-execution.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=z_xsjNrYT2D9nadY&q=85&s=35c38e42639b2a07515633ab7d142291" alt="Modal for launching a new execution" width="2201" height="1239" data-path="images/new-execution.png" />

* Click **New execution** to launch a guided mission from anywhere in the project.
* Drop in the URL you want Scout to explore, tweak the objective, and confirm the persona or environment.
* Kick off the run immediately, or duplicate a previous execution as a starting point when you need consistent coverage.

### Testing modes

Scout offers three testing modes. Choose the one that matches your intent:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Smart (default)" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" color="#17A977">
    Describe what you want to test in natural language. Scout interprets your intent and picks the right workflow, depth, and tools automatically.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quick" icon="bolt" color="#eab308">
    Fast scan with minimal depth. Best for quick sanity checks and smoke tests when you need results in minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Deep" icon="microscope" color="#8b5cf6">
    Thorough, comprehensive testing. Explores edge cases, tests multiple paths, and produces detailed findings.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

#### Smart Mode — intent-based testing

Smart Mode is the default and recommended way to run tests. Instead of choosing a depth level, just describe what you need:

* **"Test the checkout flow as a first-time mobile user"** → Scout runs a focused deep test with a persona
* **"Smoke test login, signup, and password reset"** → Scout runs a quick smoke test across three flows
* **"Verify the cart total bug is fixed"** → Scout runs a targeted verification workflow
* **"Check WCAG compliance on the dashboard"** → Scout runs an accessibility audit
* **"Explore the settings page for UX issues"** → Scout runs exploratory testing

Behind the scenes, Smart Mode classifies your input into one of six workflow templates — quick-scan, deep-test, smoke-test, exploratory, a11y-check, or verification — and selects the appropriate tools and depth level.

<Tip>
  Your selected mode persists across the project. Switch once and all new executions use that mode until you change it.
</Tip>

## Execution in progress

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/scoutqa/ax3DXfgq5WjWC9Od/images/execution-running.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ax3DXfgq5WjWC9Od&q=85&s=8d9c16525695972696a69dc446fd63b8" alt="Running execution with live transcript" width="4104" height="2330" data-path="images/execution-running.png" />

Once launched, Scout explores your application and reports findings in real-time. The execution view shows:

* A visual progress indicator tracking Scout's journey through your app
* Live transcript of actions, observations, and discovered issues
* Issue details panel with summary, impact, and fix suggestions

<Note>
  New executions inherit project defaults—environment, guardrails, integrations—so teams stay aligned even when multiple people launch runs.
</Note>