Does this skill support all programming languages?

The skill uses general patterns for detecting file relationships and code smells, making it adaptable to most projects, with specific optimizations for common web and software development stacks.

Can I integrate Test Sync into my CI/CD pipeline?

Yes, the skill provides CLI-compatible analysis outputs and scripts that can be incorporated into pre-commit hooks or CI workflows to fail builds if test-code misalignment is detected.

How does this skill help with brittle tests?

It identifies implementation-coupled tests—those that test private methods or internal state—which often break during safe refactors even when the external behavior is unchanged.

How accurate is the test smell detection?

The skill is based on UTRefactor research (ACM 2024), which has shown an 89% reduction in test smells through automated maintenance and refactoring patterns.

What are orphaned tests and why should I remove them?

Orphaned tests are test files or blocks that reference code that has been deleted or renamed. Removing them reduces maintenance overhead and prevents confusion during test failures.

Test Suite Synchronization

Name: Test Suite Synchronization
Author: jmagly

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セキュリティとテスト

Maintains alignment between test suites and source code by identifying orphaned tests, missing coverage, and implementation-coupled logic.

The Test Sync skill automates the maintenance of test-code traceability to ensure your test suite remains relevant as your codebase evolves. Based on UTRefactor research which demonstrates significant reduction in test smells, this skill detects 'orphaned' tests for deleted code, identifies gaps where source files lack corresponding tests, and flags implementation-coupled assertions that cause brittle tests. It provides actionable reports and automated cleanup commands, helping developers reduce technical debt and maintain a high-quality, synchronized testing infrastructure during major refactors or routine health audits.

主な機能

01Orphaned test detection for deleted or renamed source modules

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03Generation of cleanup reports and safe deletion shell commands

04Detection of implementation-coupled test patterns that hinder refactoring

05Automated identification of missing test coverage for new source files

06Detailed test-code mapping and traceability validation

ユースケース

01Performing test suite health audits to identify missing tests in critical paths

02Cleaning up obsolete tests and assertions after a major architectural refactoring

03Validating test-code alignment before major releases to ensure suite integrity

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jmagly/ai-writing-guide test-sync

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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