Skill Tester

Overview

skill-tester validates Claude Code skills work correctly in real-world scenarios through hands-on testing operations.

Purpose: Functional and usability testing through actual usage

The 4 Testing Operations:

1. Scenario Testing - Test skill in realistic use cases
2. Example Validation - Verify all examples execute correctly
3. Integration Testing - Test skill works with other skills
4. Usability Testing - Assess ease of use and effectiveness

Integration with review-multi:

• review-multi Operation 4 (Usability Review): Comprehensive assessment with scoring
• skill-tester: Focused on functional testing (does it work?)

When to Use

• Pre-deployment testing (ensure functionality)
• Example validation (all examples work?)
• Integration testing (works with other skills?)
• Real-world validation (effective in practice?)

Operations

Operation 1: Scenario Testing

Purpose: Test skill in realistic scenarios

Process:

1. Select scenario from "When to Use"
2. Actually follow skill instructions
3. Complete the task
4. Document success/failure and issues

Validation: PASS if scenario completes successfully

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Operation 2: Example Validation

Purpose: Verify all code/command examples execute correctly

Process:

1. Extract all examples from SKILL.md
2. Execute each example
3. Verify output matches expectations
4. Document any failures

Validation: PASS if all examples work

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Operation 3: Integration Testing

Purpose: Test skill works with other skills (for workflows/dependencies)

Process:

1. Identify dependent skills
2. Test integration points
3. Verify data flows correctly
4. Check composition works

Validation: PASS if integrations work smoothly

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Operation 4: Usability Testing

Purpose: Assess if skill is easy to use and effective

Process:

1. First-time user test (can someone use it without prior knowledge?)
2. Task completion test (can users achieve goals?)
3. Efficiency test (reasonable time?)
4. Satisfaction assessment (positive experience?)

Validation: PASS if usable and effective

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Quick Reference

Use with: review-multi (comprehensive) + skill-tester (functional validation)

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skill-tester ensures skills work correctly through hands-on testing in real scenarios.