# BugBug test recorder

When you run a test in the recording mode, you can notice that there is an additional BugBug action panel on the right. 

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To run or record the tests, you need to install[ BugBug Chrome extension](https://docs.bugbug.io/quick-start/install-test-recorder).
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By default, BugBug is [recording all clicks](https://docs.bugbug.io/recording-tests-steps/recording-clicks), but also it catches selecting form elements and navigating to URLs, and [typing in the text fields](https://docs.bugbug.io/recording-tests-steps/recording-keyboard-typing).&#x20;

Use the recorder's buttons to change what you want to:

* [record hover](https://docs.bugbug.io/recording-tests-steps/recording-hover)
* [add assertions during recording](https://docs.bugbug.io/recording-tests-steps/recording-assertions)
* [record drag & drop](https://docs.bugbug.io/recording-tests-steps/recording-drag-and-drop)