silenceConsole()

silenceConsole(...methods): () => void

Silences specified console methods for the duration of a test.

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Parameters

methods: ...ConsoleMethod[]

Console methods to silence (defaults to all).

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Returns

The restore function.

(): void

Returns: void

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Since

2.0.0

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Example

const restore = silenceConsole("log", "warn");
console.log("silenced");
console.error("still prints");
restore();

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Use Cases

Mute expected errors 📌

Prevent specific console methods from printing during a test block. Useful when testing error boundaries that naturally log errors.

#mute#errors#expected#silence#testing#boundaries

const restore = silenceConsole('error');

// This error is expected and handled
renderWithError(<BrokenComponent />);

restore();

Clean test output

Keep test reports readable by silencing verbose debug logs.

#clean#output#testing#readable#verbose#logs

const restore = silenceConsole('log', 'debug');

runVerboseOperation();

restore();