Best skills for QA / test engineer

For QA/test engineers, AI-powered coding skills can dramatically reduce manual regression effort and speed up root cause analysis. Focus on skills that align with real-world testing loops. 'Browser Automation with agent-browser' stands out: it lets you define test scenarios in natural language while the AI handles DOM interaction and waits – ideal for rapid prototyping of end-to-end checks. The key is to combine it with deterministic assertions; don't let the AI guess expected states. For debugging, 'Quality & Debugging' teaches you to leverage AI for log analysis and failure triage, but beware of over-reliance – always verify the AI's suggested fix with a unit test. Also consider 'Quality Standards' to enforce coverage and performance thresholds. Common pitfalls: using skills in isolation without integrating them into your CI pipeline, or expecting AI to replace your understanding of the application's behavior. Start with one skill that solves your biggest bottleneck, like automating flaky browser tests, then layer additional capabilities.

14 skills selected

Quality & Debugging

Testing

Provides a structured debugging workflow (reproduce, isolate, identify root cause, fix minimally, verify) and testing guidance (TDD, test priority, verification commands). Helps developers systematically fix bugs and ensure code quality before marking tasks as done.

Claude CodeintermediateCaution 4
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Create MCP Eval

Testing

Create or modify evaluation configurations for MCP Servers. This skill guides the creation of eval YAML files, task definitions, MCP config, and agent files, and provides commands to run the evaluations using mcpchecker. Particularly useful when testing MCP server functionality through automated task assertions.

Claude CodeintermediateSafe 2
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15
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Verification & Validation

Testing

Check whether an artifact (code, config, state) conforms to tests, specs, or invariants. Produces a PASS/FAIL verdict with observable evidence. Helps validate changes or test hypotheses.

Claude CodeintermediateCaution 2
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Writing Tests with gt Library

Testing

Provides step-by-step guidance for writing Go tests with the gt library, including type-specific assertions (e.g., `gt.Array`, `gt.String`), fail-fast patterns with `Required()`, and return value handling via `R1`/`R2`/`R3`. Helps when creating new test files or adding tests to existing Go code by referencing the locally installed gt documentation.

Claude CodeintermediateSafe 10
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Testing Tauri Applications

Testing

Covers testing strategies for Tauri v2 applications: unit and integration testing using a mock runtime, end-to-end testing with WebDriver (Selenium, WebdriverIO), and CI integration with GitHub Actions.

Claude CodeCursorWindsurf+2intermediateSafe
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0
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Skills Guide Bot

fit-universe Synthetic Data Generator

Testing

Generates synthetic data for the Forward Impact suite from a universe DSL file. Produces framework definitions, organizational documents, activity records, and personal knowledge base content. Use for testing, generating example datasets, or creating synthetic pathways for new installations.

Claude CodeCursorWindsurf+2intermediateCaution 1
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0
11
Skills Guide Bot

Tester - Test Quality Validation

Testing

Verifies test quality, coverage, and correctness by ensuring BDD scenarios map 1:1 to tests and that testing rules (≥80% coverage, error handling) are followed. Used during the review phase to confirm the implementation meets acceptance criteria through automated test validation.

Claude CodeintermediateSafe
0
0
14
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API Testing with Playwright

Testing

Write tests for REST and GraphQL APIs using Playwright's built-in API testing features. Helps validate responses, mock endpoints, and integrate API tests into end-to-end flows.

Claude CodeintermediateSafe 5
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15
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App Verification Sub-Agent

Testing

Launch a sub-agent that performs end-to-end verification of the application. It checks builds, linting, type errors, runs unit tests, performs manual UI testing via Playwright, and verifies integration points. Ideal for QA verification before release or after changes to ensure app stability and correctness.

Claude CodeCursorWindsurfintermediateCaution
0
0
17
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Echo - Message Repeater

Testing

This skill echoes a message back with a timestamp. Helpful for testing skill functionality and learning how skills work. Use it when you need to verify that skills are operating correctly.

Claude CodebeginnerSafe 10
0
0
14
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Testing Skills

Testing

Runs pytest with optional arguments, lists test files, executes specific test files, and generates coverage reports. Useful for continuous integration and ensuring code quality during development.

Claude CodeCursorWindsurf+2intermediateSafe 5
0
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16
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TDD Red/Green/Refactor

Testing

Enforces the TDD cycle: write a failing test (red), implement minimal code to pass (green), then refactor while keeping tests green. Best for any testable code change, especially in projects using Vitest.

Claude CodeCursorWindsurfintermediate 101
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Code Review

Testing

Reviews code for quality, security, and maintainability issues. Use after implementing features or completing significant work, or when the user asks for code review. Provides structured feedback organized by priority (critical, warning, suggestion).

Claude CodeCodexintermediate 95
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7 Key Principles Validator

Testing

Validates code compliance with 7 key principles (TDD, fail fast, modular, reuse, open source, no debt, excellence). Detects violations and suggests improvements during code review or refactoring.

Claude CodeCursorintermediate 101
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