bats-testing-patterns
Master Bash Automated Testing System (Bats) for comprehensive shell script testing. Use when writing tests for shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, or requiring test-driven development of shell utilities.
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1Install
npx skillscat add rmyndharis/antigravity-skills/bats-testing-patterns Install via the SkillsCat registry.
Provides guidance on using Bats to write unit tests for shell scripts, manage fixtures, and integrate tests into CI pipelines. Solves the lack of systematic testing for shell code, enabling verification of exit codes, output, and edge cases; developers should use it when creating or maintaining shell scripts, implementing test‑driven development, or adding automated testing to CI/CD workflows.
Bats Testing Patterns
Comprehensive guidance for writing comprehensive unit tests for shell scripts using Bats (Bash Automated Testing System), including test patterns, fixtures, and best practices for production-grade shell testing.
Use this skill when
- Writing unit tests for shell scripts
- Implementing TDD for scripts
- Setting up automated testing in CI/CD pipelines
- Testing edge cases and error conditions
- Validating behavior across shell environments
Do not use this skill when
- The project does not use shell scripts
- You need integration tests beyond shell behavior
- The goal is only linting or formatting
Instructions
- Confirm shell dialects and supported environments.
- Set up a test structure with helpers and fixtures.
- Write tests for exit codes, output, and side effects.
- Add setup/teardown and run tests in CI.
- If detailed examples are required, open
resources/implementation-playbook.md.
Resources
resources/implementation-playbook.mdfor detailed patterns and examples.
Install
npx skillscat add rmyndharis/antigravity-skills/bats-testing-patterns Install via the SkillsCat registry.