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OctoPerf v13.1 - Jira, variable queues, recorder and new UI improvements

OctoPerf v13.1 delivers long-awaited upgrades including Jira integration, shared variable queues, and a smarter transaction recorder.

The new UI brings clearer navigation and smoother workflows as the platform continues its Angular 15 migration.
Jira integration allows teams to automatically send test results into issues for better collaboration.
Variable queues make it easier for virtual users to exchange values without external systems.
The recorder popup finally gives full control over transaction naming during HAR imports.
A redesigned Kubernetes/Openshift agent simplifies on-premise deployments.
Several quality-of-life updates improve debugging, security, variable handling, and server management.

OctoPerf v12.8 delivers major improvements around JMeter import stability, integrations, and reporting.

A redesigned JMeter import pipeline ensures accurate behavior replication across Thread Groups, headers, and configuration scopes.
Datadog integration now streams live test metrics directly into external dashboards.
New JSON Path assertions expand validation capabilities, while sub-sample support improves reporting for streaming and resource-based samplers.
A dedicated “Executor” role offers tighter control over user permissions during test execution.
Additional upgrades include flexible HTTP keep-alive, support for GET bodies, clearer notifications, dynamic report variables, and detailed error reporting.

OctoPerf v12.4 strengthens integrations across the board with Postman/OpenAPI imports, backend listener support, and Microsoft Teams notifications.

Postman collections can now be converted into test scripts instantly, streamlining API test design.
Backend listeners allow load generators to stream metrics in real time to InfluxDB, Grafana, Dynatrace, Datadog, and more.
The scheduler can now chain multiple tests automatically, improving automation workflows.
Support for JMeter include controllers, JMeter 5.4.1, and generic CSV variables expands compatibility and flexibility.
Several documentation updates help users migrate JMX files, configure HTTPS and manage Enterprise edition persistence.

OctoPerf v12.2 introduces flexible license sharing, improved virtual user validation and new native processors for XPath and JQuery.

Teams can now share only the subscriptions they choose and manage everything autonomously.
Validation becomes more powerful with multi-iteration runs, detailed timing metrics, and one-click updates of recorded requests.
New XPath1, XPath2, and CSS/JQuery extractors expand correlation capabilities directly within OctoPerf.
Virtual users can now be safely copied across projects, and CSV variables support skipping lines for faster dataset testing.
Several documentation updates clarify monitoring, test startup internals, JSR223 scripting, and Azure DevOps CI integration.

OctoPerf v12 introduces a powerful test scheduler, Slack/mail/webhook notifications and a redesigned UI for clearer navigation.

The scheduler automates recurring load tests using UI settings or cron expressions, while notifications ensure teams stay informed.
Navigation between workspace, project, design, and runtime has been streamlined to surface key features more intuitively.
New debugging tools, including a JMeter-style Debug Sampler and cache manager toggle, improve test transparency.
Quality-of-life additions: ad blocker control, global test rescaling, project moving between workspaces, and new AWS regions—round out the release.
This version lays important groundwork for easier automation, cleaner workflows, and smoother day-to-day usage.