AI Test Researcher & Edge Case Discovery FAQs

Question 1

When should I skip using this research skill?

Accepted Answer

You should skip it for trivial tasks, such as simple CRUD operations or basic UI changes (e.g., adding a button), where the functionality has no external dependencies or complex logic.

Question 2

How does it integrate with my project management tools?

Accepted Answer

It automatically discovers your Team ID and posts detailed research findings as a structured comment directly on the relevant Story in Linear.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the Test Researcher skill?

Accepted Answer

The primary purpose is to perform deep research into real-world problems and user complaints to ensure that test plans cover actual pain points and edge cases beyond basic acceptance criteria.

Question 4

Which external sources does the skill consult?

Accepted Answer

It uses Web Search for general research, MCP Ref for technical documentation, and Context7 for library-specific issues, while also scanning forums like Reddit and StackOverflow.

Question 5

Does this skill automatically create test cases in my codebase?

Accepted Answer

No, this skill focuses on research and documentation. It posts findings and recommendations to Linear, which are then used by downstream skills like ln-512 and ln-513 to create manual and automated tests.

AI Test Researcher & Edge Case Discovery

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AI Test Researcher & Edge Case Discovery

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Key Features

Use Cases