Xctest Patterns
Analyzes test code for common anti-patterns & suggests improvements to enhance reliability and maintainability.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add xctest-patterns npx -- -y @trustedskills/xctest-patterns
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"xctest-patterns": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/xctest-patterns"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides access to a collection of XCTest patterns for iOS development. It allows users to leverage pre-defined, reusable testing structures and approaches to improve test quality and efficiency. The skill aims to simplify writing robust unit and UI tests by offering readily available solutions for common testing scenarios.
When to use it
- When you need to quickly generate basic XCTest cases for a new feature.
- To ensure consistent testing practices across your iOS project.
- For refactoring existing tests to improve readability and maintainability.
- When onboarding new developers to a team, providing them with established testing patterns.
Key capabilities
- Provides pre-defined XCTest test case structures.
- Offers reusable testing approaches for common iOS development scenarios.
- Simplifies the process of writing robust unit and UI tests.
- Promotes consistent testing practices within a project.
Example prompts
- "Generate an XCTest case for testing a button tap action."
- "Show me a pattern for mocking network requests in my iOS app's tests."
- "Create a basic UI test structure for verifying view element visibility."
Tips & gotchas
This skill assumes familiarity with Xcode and the basics of XCTest. While it provides patterns, understanding the underlying concepts of testing is crucial to effectively utilize these structures.
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