Get started without code/automation script

Learn how to use Percy snapshot command to capture snapshots, run Percy, and perform visual comparisons.

If you’re new to Percy or don’t have any code or automation script but still want to run visual tests, this section guides you through running them using the Percy snapshot method with a config file. Check out our tutorial on running your first Percy build using the CLI. You can also get started by directly uploading images for diffing. Check out the Bring your own screnshots section.

Run Percy without code or automation script

Use the Percy CLI to capture and upload snapshots. You can run Percy using percy snapshot to capture snapshots directly.

Run Percy via CLI

Run your first Percy build

Set up Percy in your project and trigger your first build. This involves installing Percy, configuring your project, and running tests to capture visual snapshots.

Run your first Percy build