Core Features¶

Automated validation¶

LAVA is designed for automated workflows to create, submit, and process test jobs to validate the development process.

Distributed architecture¶

LAVA uses a distributed architecture built around a central LAVA server and multiple LAVA workers.

LAVA workers can be deployed behind firewalls, allowing organizations to integrate internal test infrastructure while preserving network isolation and security. Labs that host LAVA workers and DUTs can be deployed remotely as remote labs.

This design enables horizontal scaling and flexible deployment across geographically distributed and network-restricted environments.

Privacy support¶

LAVA test jobs or device types can be kept private to selected groups, individuals or teams. Entire LAVA instance can also be configured as private. A private instance requires authentication for all access.

Parallel scheduling¶

Multiple test jobs run at the same time across multiple devices.

MultiNode test jobs¶

LAVA test jobs can be run as a single group of tests involving multiple devices.

Containerized testing control¶

Test jobs can run arbitrary code in isolated containers on the worker to control test devices. The feature enables single node jobs for scenarios that used to require complex MultiNode test jobs.

Uncommon hardware is shared between disparate groups to maximize usage. Remote access via hacking sessions allows developers to interactively debug on physical devices.

Wide device coverage¶

A large number of device types can be supported, with instances ranging from one to more than a hundred devices available for test jobs.

Multi-platform support¶

Test jobs can be run on systems running various UNIX flavors, Android, or IoT platforms like Zephyr. LAVA supports a wide range of deploy, boot, and test methods to accommodate testing with different platforms.

Complex network testing¶

LAVA supports testing scenarios that require reconfigurable networking across multiple devices, including VLAN configuration and multiple network interfaces.

Live result reporting¶

If a test job fails, all results up to the point of failure are retained.

Result Queries and charts¶

LAVA result queries allow user to track test results over time. LAVA result charts can visualize trends in test pass rates, performance measurements, and other metrics.

Flexible notifications¶

LAVA job completion can trigger notifications via email, IRC, or webhook callbacks.

Data export for customization¶

LAVA provides APIs for exporting test job data to support custom frontends and dashboards tailored to specific needs.

REST API¶

LAVA provides REST APIs alongside the lavacli client, enabling seamless integration with CI systems and supporting LAVA instance management through Infrastructure as Code (IaC).