Is this skill compatible with CI/CD?

Absolutely. It provides specific configuration patterns for GitHub Actions and Makefiles to help you seamlessly integrate your shell testing process into your automation workflows.

Can I mock external commands with this skill?

Yes, this skill includes detailed patterns for function mocking and command stubbing to isolate your shell scripts from external dependencies and third-party tools during testing.

Bats (Bash Automated Testing System) is a TAP-compliant testing framework for Bash that allows you to write tests using a simple, natural syntax while leveraging the power of the shell.

Does it support parallel testing?

Yes, it covers patterns for concurrent execution and parallel test runs to significantly speed up test suites for large script projects.

How do I handle temporary files in tests?

The skill demonstrates how to use setup and teardown functions to create and manage temporary directories, ensuring a clean and isolated environment for every individual test case.

Bats Testing Patterns

Name: Bats Testing Patterns
Author: aiskillstore

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Security & Testing

Provides comprehensive patterns and best practices for automated shell script testing using the Bash Automated Testing System (Bats).

About

This skill equips Claude with specialized knowledge of the Bash Automated Testing System (Bats) to help developers write robust, production-grade unit tests for shell scripts. It covers the entire testing lifecycle, from initial setup and basic assertions to advanced techniques like mocking external commands, managing complex fixtures, and ensuring cross-shell compatibility. Whether you are implementing test-driven development for CLI utilities or integrating shell tests into CI/CD pipelines, this skill provides the structural guidance and implementation patterns needed to build maintainable, high-quality shell test suites.

Key Features

Advanced mocking and stubbing techniques for external commands and environment variables
114 GitHub stars
Integration patterns for GitHub Actions, Makefiles, and parallel test execution
Standardized Bats test structures and file organization patterns
Comprehensive assertion library for exit codes, multi-line output, and file states
Setup and teardown strategies for complex test fixtures and temporary resources

Use Cases

Validating shell script behavior and edge cases within automated CI/CD pipelines
Implementing Test-Driven Development (TDD) for complex bash utilities and automation scripts
Ensuring shell script portability and compatibility across bash, sh, and dash environments

About

Key Features

Advanced mocking and stubbing techniques for external commands and environment variables
114 GitHub stars
Integration patterns for GitHub Actions, Makefiles, and parallel test execution
Standardized Bats test structures and file organization patterns
Comprehensive assertion library for exit codes, multi-line output, and file states
Setup and teardown strategies for complex test fixtures and temporary resources

Use Cases

Validating shell script behavior and edge cases within automated CI/CD pipelines
Implementing Test-Driven Development (TDD) for complex bash utilities and automation scripts
Ensuring shell script portability and compatibility across bash, sh, and dash environments