# Karate

**The open-source tool that combines API testing, mocks, performance testing, and UI automation into a single, unified framework.**

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<h2><strong>📖 Documentation:</strong>
<a href="https://docs.karatelabs.io">docs.karatelabs.io</a></h2>

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The previous README monolith is preserved at:

**[github.com/karatelabs/karate/tree/v1.5.2.RC2](https://github.com/karatelabs/karate/tree/v1.5.2.RC2)**

Anchor links (e.g. `#syntax-guide`, `#configuration`) can be appended to navigate directly to specific sections.
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<summary>Karate v2 development notes</summary>

See [README_V2.md](./README_V2.md) for v2 module descriptions, feature highlights, and migration notes.
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