Test Generator
This skill generates either Vitest unit tests for a specified file or Playwright E2E tests for a user flow. It analyzes existing code and conventions to create relevant test cases.

What it does
Generates software tests. For a given file path, it produces Vitest unit tests, analyzing exports, dependencies, and existing test patterns to ensure coverage. If invoked with e2e and a flow description, it generates Playwright end-to-end tests, identifying critical user flows and application structure.
When to use it
Use this skill when you need to quickly add unit tests to new or existing files, or to create comprehensive E2E tests for user flows in your application. It helps ensure code quality and verifies application behavior across various scenarios.
How to set it up
First, copy this skill's definition to .claude/skills/test-gen/SKILL.md in your repository. To generate Vitest unit tests for a file, invoke it with /test-gen [file-path]. For example, /test-gen src/utils/math.ts. To generate Playwright E2E tests for a user flow, use /test-gen e2e [flow description]. For instance, /test-gen e2e login flow.
The content
Test Generator
Generate tests for the given target.
Mode selection: If $0 is the literal token e2e, skip to the
E2E Mode (Playwright) section at the bottom. Otherwise generate Vitest
unit tests for the file per Steps 1–7 below.
Target: $ARGUMENTS
Test framework: !cat package.json 2>/dev/null | grep -o '"vitest"' | head -1 || echo "vitest not found"
Existing tests: !find src -name "*.test.ts" -o -name "*.test.tsx" -o -name "*.spec.ts" -o -name "*.spec.tsx" 2>/dev/null | head -10 || echo "none found"
Step 1: Analyze the Target File
Read $ARGUMENTS and extract:
- All exported functions, classes, components, and types
- Dependencies and imports (what needs mocking)
- Side effects (API calls, database queries, file system access)
- Input parameter types and return types
Step 2: Check for Existing Tests
Search for existing test files:
<filename>.test.ts/<filename>.test.tsx<filename>.spec.ts/<filename>.spec.tsx__tests__/<filename>.ts
If tests exist, read them and only add missing coverage. Do NOT duplicate existing test cases.
Step 3: Identify Test Cases
For each export, determine:
| Category | What to test |
|---|---|
| Happy path | Normal input produces expected output |
| Edge cases | Empty input, null/undefined, boundary values |
| Error paths | Invalid input, thrown errors, rejected promises |
| Async | Promise resolution/rejection, timeout behavior |
| Dependencies | Mock external calls (API, DB, third-party libs) |
Step 4: Follow Existing Conventions
If existing test files were found in Step 2, match their:
- Import style (
import { describe } from 'vitest'vs global) - Mock patterns (
vi.mock,vi.fn,vi.spyOn) - File naming convention (
.test.tsvs.spec.ts) - Describe/it block structure
- Assertion style (
expect().toBe(),expect().toEqual())
If no existing tests, use this default structure:
import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
Step 5: Generate Tests
Write the test file next to the source file (e.g., src/utils/calc.ts -> src/utils/calc.test.ts).
Rules:
- One
describeblock per exported function/component - Descriptive test names:
it('returns empty array when input is empty') - Arrange-Act-Assert pattern in each test
- Mock external dependencies, never call real APIs/DB
- Test the public interface, not implementation details
- For React components: use
@testing-library/reactif available, otherwise test logic only
Step 6: Verify
Run the generated tests:
npx vitest run <test-file-path> --reporter=verbose
If tests fail:
- Read the error output
- Fix the test (not the source code)
- Re-run until all pass
Step 7: Summary
Output:
- Number of test cases generated
- Coverage areas: happy path, edge cases, error paths
- Any exports that were NOT tested (and why)
- Test run result: PASS / FAIL
E2E Mode (Playwright)
Invoked as /test-gen e2e [flow description]. The remaining arguments after
e2e describe the user flow to test (e.g. /test-gen e2e login flow). If no
flow is given, generate tests for all critical paths (priority below).
E2E Step 1: Understand the Application
Identify:
- Routing setup (Next
app/routes or react-router config) - Authentication flow (login page, auth guards)
- Main user-facing pages, form components and their validation
- API calls made during user flows
cat package.json | grep -o '"@playwright/test"' || echo "Playwright not installed"
ls playwright.config.* 2>/dev/null || echo "No Playwright config"
ls e2e/ tests/e2e/ tests/ 2>/dev/null | head -20
If Playwright is not installed:
npm install -D @playwright/test && npx playwright install chromium
E2E Step 2: Identify Critical User Flows
If no specific flow requested, prioritize:
- Authentication — sign up, login, logout, password reset
- Core CRUD — create, read, update, delete main entities
- Navigation — landing page → key features → back
- Error states — invalid form submission, 404 pages, unauthorized access
- Payment/checkout — if applicable
E2E Step 3: Analyze Page Structure
For each page: read the component file, identify interactive elements,
find data-testid attributes or accessible roles, trace triggered API
calls, identify loading/success/error states.
E2E Step 4: Generate Tests
Create test files in the project's E2E directory (usually e2e/ or
tests/e2e/). Follow Playwright best practices:
- Prefer accessible selectors:
page.getByRole(),page.getByText(),page.getByTestId() page.waitForURL()for navigation,expect(page).toHaveURL()for route verificationawait expect(locator).toBeVisible()overwaitForSelector- Group related tests in
test.describe()blocks test.beforeEach()for common setup (login, navigation)- If a
storageStateauth fixture exists, use it for authenticated flows; otherwise log in via UI inbeforeEach
Each test must assert meaningfully: URL changed, expected content visible, form feedback shown, data persists after reload where applicable.
E2E Step 5: Verify
npx playwright test <test-file> --reporter=list 2>&1
If tests fail: read the error output, fix the test (selectors, timing, assertions), re-run until passing.
E2E Step 6: Summary
Output:
- Files generated and flows covered
- Selector breakdown (roles / test IDs / text)
- Test run result: PASS / FAIL / SKIP with reasons
- Missing coverage and recommended
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