Unit Test Writer
Automatically generates Python unit tests based on function signatures and docstrings for rapid code validation.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add unit-test-writer npx -- -y @trustedskills/unit-test-writer
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"unit-test-writer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/unit-test-writer"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill generates unit tests for provided code snippets. It aims to create comprehensive test suites, including edge cases and boundary conditions, to ensure code quality and reliability. The generated tests are designed to be easily integrated into existing testing frameworks.
When to use it
- Automated Testing: Quickly generate a baseline set of unit tests when starting development on a new software component.
- Code Refactoring: Create tests after refactoring existing code to verify functionality remains unchanged.
- Legacy Code Coverage: Generate initial test coverage for older codebases lacking automated testing.
- Learning and Examples: Understand how to write unit tests by examining the generated examples.
Key capabilities
- Generates unit tests from code snippets.
- Supports various programming languages (unspecified).
- Creates comprehensive test suites, including edge cases.
- Designed for integration with existing testing frameworks.
Example prompts
- "Write unit tests for this Python function:
def add(a, b): return a + b" - "Generate unit tests in JavaScript for the following code:
function calculateArea(width, height) { return width * height; }" - “Create a test suite for this Java class: [paste class definition here]”
Tips & gotchas
The quality of generated tests depends heavily on the clarity and completeness of the provided code. Review the generated tests carefully and adapt them to your specific testing needs.
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