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:
- Scenario Testing - Test skill in realistic use cases
- Example Validation - Verify all examples execute correctly
- Integration Testing - Test skill works with other skills
- 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:
- Select scenario from "When to Use"
- Actually follow skill instructions
- Complete the task
- Document success/failure and issues
Validation: PASS if scenario completes successfully
Operation 2: Example Validation
Purpose: Verify all code/command examples execute correctly
Process:
- Extract all examples from SKILL.md
- Execute each example
- Verify output matches expectations
- Document any failures
Validation: PASS if all examples work
Operation 3: Integration Testing
Purpose: Test skill works with other skills (for workflows/dependencies)
Process:
- Identify dependent skills
- Test integration points
- Verify data flows correctly
- Check composition works
Validation: PASS if integrations work smoothly
Operation 4: Usability Testing
Purpose: Assess if skill is easy to use and effective
Process:
- First-time user test (can someone use it without prior knowledge?)
- Task completion test (can users achieve goals?)
- Efficiency test (reasonable time?)
- Satisfaction assessment (positive experience?)
Validation: PASS if usable and effective
Quick Reference
| Operation | Focus | Pass Criteria | |-----------|-------|---------------| | Scenario Testing | Real-world usage | Scenario completes successfully | | Example Validation | Examples work | All examples execute correctly | | Integration Testing | Works with others | Integrations smooth | | Usability Testing | Easy and effective | Usable by target users |
Use with: review-multi (comprehensive) + skill-tester (functional validation)
skill-tester ensures skills work correctly through hands-on testing in real scenarios.