Ark Dashboard & UI Testing FAQs

Question 1

Does this skill automate the Kubernetes port-forwarding?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it automatically handles port-forwarding for the svc/ark-dashboard and performs a warm-up check before initiating tests.

Question 2

How does this skill handle screenshot storage for PRs?

Accepted Answer

It utilizes a 'scratch' repository strategy where screenshots are pushed to a dedicated GitHub repo to provide stable URLs for embedding images directly into PR descriptions.

Question 3

Can I use this for any dashboard UI?

Accepted Answer

This skill is specifically optimized for Ark Dashboard patterns and the ARK framework, though it utilizes standard Playwright and Kubectl commands.

Question 4

What happens if my Kubernetes cluster is not found?

Accepted Answer

The skill includes a critical check for cluster availability and will stop execution with a warning if 'kubectl cluster-info' fails, ensuring no orphan processes are started.

Question 5

What are the prerequisites for using this skill?

Accepted Answer

You must have a running Kubernetes cluster (such as Kind) with Ark already deployed, and the Playwright MCP tools configured for browser automation.

Ark Dashboard & UI Testing

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Ark Dashboard & UI Testing

Key Features

Use Cases