Snapshot Test Refactorer
Refactors snapshot tests in backend codebases, improving reliability and maintainability using AI-powered suggestions from monkey1sai.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add monkey1sai-snapshot-test-refactorer npx -- -y @trustedskills/monkey1sai-snapshot-test-refactorer
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"monkey1sai-snapshot-test-refactorer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/monkey1sai-snapshot-test-refactorer"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The snapshot-test-refactorer skill automatically refactors JavaScript code to improve test coverage and maintainability. It analyzes existing snapshot tests, identifies areas for improvement, and generates updated code with better structure and more robust testing practices. This includes addressing common issues like duplicated assertions and inconsistent naming conventions within the tests.
When to use it
- Improving Existing Test Suites: Use this skill when you have a codebase with snapshot tests that are difficult to understand or maintain.
- Refactoring Legacy Code: Apply it during larger refactoring efforts to ensure test coverage remains high and consistent.
- Onboarding New Developers: Help new team members quickly grasp the testing approach by automatically cleaning up existing tests.
- Automated Test Maintenance: Integrate this skill into your CI/CD pipeline for continuous improvement of your test suite.
Key capabilities
- Analyzes snapshot tests
- Identifies areas for refactoring
- Generates updated code with improved structure
- Addresses duplicated assertions
- Enforces consistent naming conventions
Example prompts
- "Refactor the snapshot tests in
src/components/Button.test.js." - "Improve test coverage and readability of the snapshot tests for the user profile component."
- “Clean up the existing snapshot tests, focusing on reducing duplicated assertions.”
Tips & gotchas
The skill is most effective with JavaScript codebases already utilizing snapshot testing frameworks. It's recommended to review the generated changes carefully before committing them to ensure they align with project-specific coding standards.
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