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Two ways to start

Scout offers two paths to get quality feedback fast—pick the one that fits your workflow.

Instant URL

Transform your app URL and get results immediately. Zero setup.

Full Dashboard

Create a project for ongoing coverage, history, and team collaboration.

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Option 1: Instant URL (30 seconds)

The fastest way to see Scout in action. Perfect for quick checks during development.
1

Find your app URL

Locate your deployed application URL (works with Lovable, Replit, and more).
2

Transform the URL

Insert .scoutqa before .app in your domain:
PlatformOriginal URLScout URL
Lovablemyapp.lovable.appmyapp.lovable.scoutqa.app
Replitmyapp.replit.appmyapp.replit.scoutqa.app
3

Visit and explore

Open the Scout URL in your browser. Scout automatically begins exploring and reports findings within minutes.
Bookmark your Scout URL for one-click quality checks anytime you push changes.

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Option 2: Full Dashboard (5 minutes)

Create a project to track explorations over time, collaborate with your team, and configure custom personas.

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Step 1: Sign in

Scout sign-in screen
One-click authentication with your Google account. No passwords to manage.
Enter your email to receive a magic link. Click it to sign in instantly—no password needed.

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Step 2: Create your first project

Create a new project in Scout
1

Paste your app URL

Enter the primary URL you want Scout to explore (e.g., https://myapp.com or https://staging.myapp.com).
2

Confirm project details

Scout automatically fetches your app’s name, description, and favicon. Adjust if needed.
3

Create the project

Click Create and you’ll land on your project dashboard, ready to launch.

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Step 3: Configure the mission

Before launching, tell Scout how to explore your app.
Select who Scout should emulate during exploration:
PersonaWhat Scout does
General UserTests typical workflows like a first-time visitor
Power UserExercises advanced features and edge cases
Security TesterHunts for vulnerabilities and auth issues
Accessibility AuditorChecks for a11y issues affecting all users
Define what success looks like: completing onboarding, finishing checkout, exploring settings, etc.
Specify areas Scout should avoid: payment flows, admin actions, or any sensitive sections.

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Step 4: Launch the exploration

Project dashboard with launch button
Click Launch Scout from your project dashboard. The exploration typically completes in 5-10 minutes.
Watch Scout work in real-time via the live transcript, or close the tab—results will be waiting when you return.

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Step 5: Review findings

Scout findings report
Scout delivers a structured report with:
  • Issues organized by severity — Critical, High, Medium, Low
  • Screenshots — Visual proof of what Scout encountered
  • Reproduction steps — Exact actions to recreate each issue
  • Suggested fixes — Recommendations to resolve problems

Share results

Generate a public link (/t/{executionId}) to share findings with anyone—no login required.

Assign ownership

Tag team members on specific issues to track resolution.

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What Scout explores

During each exploration, Scout:
Functionality
  • Navigates pages like a real user
  • Fills out and submits forms
  • Tests authentication flows
  • Clicks buttons and interactive elements
Quality checks
  • Usability friction and confusing UI
  • Broken links and missing pages
  • Console errors and API failures
  • Performance bottlenecks
  • Accessibility violations
  • Security red flags

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Scheduling recurring explorations

Set up automated runs to catch regressions before users do.
1

Open project settings

Navigate to your project and click the Schedules tab.
2

Create a schedule

Choose frequency (daily, weekly, or custom), select a persona, and save.
3

Get notified

Enable email notifications to receive a summary after each scheduled run.
Scheduling is available from your project dashboard. Perfect for staging environments before each deploy.

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Next steps

Projects

Organize explorations by product or environment.

Executions

View run history and relaunch past explorations.

Issues

Track, triage, and resolve discovered issues.

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FAQ

Most explorations complete in 5-10 minutes, depending on your app’s size and complexity.
No. The Instant URL approach works immediately with no setup. The dashboard requires only a free account.
Yes. Use the Credentials feature to provide login details, or share a pre-authenticated session.
Scout doesn’t store sensitive data. Explorations are ephemeral, and you control what pages Scout can access.
Scout works with any publicly accessible web app. The Instant URL pattern currently supports Lovable and Replit, with more platforms coming soon.
Yes. Use the Instant URL in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or any automation tool. API access is coming soon.
Every exploration generates a shareable link (/t/{executionId}). Recipients can view findings without creating an account.

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Need help?

Contact Support

Stuck or have questions? Reach out and we’ll get you unblocked fast.