Overview

Understand what each TCM Agent does and when to use it.

Agents overview

TCM Agents are built-in AI helpers inside Test Context Manager.

They make everyday test management work faster. Instead of searching through thousands of test cases manually, you describe what you need in plain English. The right agent then handles planning, cleanup, or test case generation for you.

Each agent has one job and stays focused on it.

What each agent does

Planner Agent

Use the Planner Agent when you need a ready-to-use list of relevant test cases.

It takes a feature name, flow, or user journey and returns the test cases that matter most for that scope.

Read Planner Agent.

Cleaner Agent

Use the Cleaner Agent to keep your repository clean and usable.

It finds duplicate and near-duplicate test cases. It then recommends what to keep, merge, or delete.

Read Cleaner Agent.

Author Agent

Use the Author Agent when you need to create new test cases.

It helps turn requirements, flows, or feature details into structured test cases you can review and add to the repository.

Read Author Agent.

Why it matters

Test repositories grow quickly.

New test cases are added every sprint. Similar cases are often created by different teams. Older cases can stay in the repository long after their original requirement changes or disappears.

TCM Agents simplify the workflows teams already run in Test Context Manager. They reduce hours of manual searching and cross-referencing to a short conversation.

They also keep each organization's test data isolated, so one team's repository never mixes with another's.

Who this workspace is for

This guide is for teams who use TCM Agents in day-to-day QA and release workflows, including:

• QA leads building release test plans

• Test engineers maintaining lean, high-signal suites

• QA managers improving coverage quality across projects

• Teams expanding and maintaining test coverage inside TCM

What to expect from this guide

Use this guide to understand when to use each agent, what input to provide, and how to act on the results.

The rest of the workspace walks through each agent in more detail.

Next, read Getting started to learn how to access the agents and start using them.

For common workflows and support guidance, also read Common workflows, Best practices, and FAQ and troubleshooting.