behave-html-formatter
HTML formatter for Behave
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you use Behave and need HTML test reports. The package is lightweight, has no security issues, and integrates cleanly via configuration. The GPLv3 license is a consideration only if you plan to redistribute or embed it in proprietary software. The last release was in June 2022, but the repository remains active with recent commits, so maintenance risk is low for a stable formatter.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires behave to be installed and a behave.ini configuration file in the project or home directory.
- Low install friction with a single runtime dependency on behave.
- Actively maintained as of February 2026, though the last release was in June 2022.
License · maintenance · safety
copyleft license (copyleft) — Licensed under GPLv3 (copyleft). Any derivative work or distribution must also be open-source under GPLv3 terms.
last release 2022-06-30 (1506 days) · last repo commit 2026-02-24 · 7 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 164,275 downloads/mo, #10,555 on PyPI
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pip install behave-html-formatter
# Add to behave.ini:
# [behave.formatters]
# html = behave_html_formatter:HTMLFormatter
behave -f html -o report.html- Whether the HTML output includes interactive features (filtering, search, collapsible sections) beyond static test results.
- Whether CSS/JavaScript minification mentioned in the contributing guide affects report file size or load performance.
- Compatibility with recent behave versions beyond the Python 3.9 support listed in classifiers.
What it is and what it does
This package extends Behave, the Python BDD framework, with an HTML formatter that transforms test execution results into readable HTML reports. It registers as a custom formatter within Behave's plugin system, allowing you to generate reports by passing `-f html` to the behave command-line tool. The formatter outputs browsable HTML files that present test scenarios, steps, and outcomes in a structured format suitable for sharing with stakeholders or archiving test results.
The package has minimal dependencies—only behave itself—and integrates through a configuration file rather than code changes. It supports Python 3.6 and later, including PyPy, and is actively maintained. The project is small and focused, with no known security vulnerabilities, making it a straightforward addition to a Behave-based testing workflow when HTML reporting is needed.
Use it for
- Generate shareable HTML test reports from Behave BDD test suites for stakeholder review.
- Archive test execution results in a human-readable format for compliance or audit documentation.
- Create CI/CD pipeline artifacts that display test outcomes without requiring Behave to be installed on the viewing machine.
- Integrate Behave test results into project documentation or test dashboards via HTML output.
- Replace Behave's default console output with formatted HTML for better visibility of test step details and failures.
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes, if you use Behave and need HTML test reports.
The package is lightweight, has no security issues, and integrates cleanly via configuration. The GPLv3 license is a consideration only if you plan to redistribute or embed it in proprietary software. The last release was in June 2022, but the repository remains active with recent commits, so maintenance risk is low for a stable formatter.
Install
behave-html-formatter on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with a single runtime dependency on behave. Actively maintained as of February 2026, though the last release was in June 2022.
Requires behave to be installed and a behave.ini configuration file in the project or home directory.
License in practice
Licensed under GPLv3 (copyleft). Any derivative work or distribution must also be open-source under GPLv3 terms.
Quickstart
pip install behave-html-formatter
# Add to behave.ini:
# [behave.formatters]
# html = behave_html_formatter:HTMLFormatter
behave -f html -o report.htmlVerify before relying
- Whether the HTML output includes interactive features (filtering, search, collapsible sections) beyond static test results.
- Whether CSS/JavaScript minification mentioned in the contributing guide affects report file size or load performance.
- Compatibility with recent behave versions beyond the Python 3.9 support listed in classifiers.
Package facts
| License | copyleft license copyleft |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.6 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 1 packagebehave |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 1,506 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 164,275 / month, #10,555 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 4 - BetaEnvironment :: ConsoleIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: GNU General Public License v3 (GPLv3)Operating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.6Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9Programming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: CPythonProgramming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: PyPyTopic :: Software Development :: TestingTopic :: Software Development :: Testing :: BDD |
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