Tophat by ShopifyTest any build instantly without touching your local machine

Tophat by Shopify

Tophat is the ultimate mobile application testing tool that eliminates local build processes. Streamline your CI/CD workflow with one-click installation links and seamless device management for iOS and Android development teams.

Product Highlights

• One-Click Installation: Skip local builds entirely by creating installation links directly to CI artifacts, enabling instant testing of pull requests without cloning repositories.
• Quick Launch: Access your favorite apps instantly from the Tophat menu with automatic icon updates and one-tap device deployment.
• TophatKit SDK: Extend functionality with custom build and caching integrations through a flexible SDK that adapts to any tooling setup.
• Device Pinning: Organize your testing environment by pinning frequently used devices to the top of your devices list for rapid access.
• Command Line Integration: Control Tophat programmatically with tophatctl for automated workflows and team onboarding.

Use Cases

• CI/CD Integration: Create shareable installation links for QA teams to test builds directly from continuous integration pipelines without developer environment setup.
• Cross-Platform Testing: Manage both iOS and Android applications from a single interface with automatic platform detection and appropriate build selection.
• Team Collaboration: Enable non-technical stakeholders to test features by simply clicking installation links, removing barriers between development and product teams.
• Rapid Prototyping: Iterate quickly on mobile designs by launching builds directly to physical devices and simulators without compilation delays.

Target Audience

Tophat is designed for mobile developers, QA engineers, and engineering managers at fast-growing startups and enterprise companies who need to accelerate their mobile release cycles and reduce friction in their testing workflows.