Can I use this skill to mock external API calls in my scripts?

Yes, this skill includes specific patterns for command stubbing and function mocking, allowing you to simulate the behavior of tools like curl or jq without making actual network calls.

What is Bats in the context of shell testing?

Bats (Bash Automated Testing System) is a TAP-compliant testing framework that provides a simple syntax for verifying that your shell scripts behave as expected under various conditions.

How does this skill help with CI/CD integration?

It provides ready-to-use configurations for GitHub Actions and Makefiles, enabling automated test execution every time your shell scripts are updated in a repository.

Does this skill support testing for POSIX compliance?

Yes, it includes advanced patterns for testing shell compatibility across different dialects like dash and sh to ensure your scripts are portable.

Bats Shell Testing Patterns

Name: Bats Shell Testing Patterns
Author: Microck

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Security & Testing

Standardizes Bash script validation using the Bash Automated Testing System (Bats) for reliable shell utility development.

About

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for implementing the Bash Automated Testing System (Bats) to ensure shell script reliability. It offers structured patterns for writing unit tests, managing lifecycle fixtures, mocking external dependencies, and validating output across various shell dialects. It is particularly useful for developers building production-grade automation, system utilities, or CI/CD pipelines that require high-confidence shell execution and error handling.

Key Features

Pre-configured integration patterns for GitHub Actions and Makefile workflows
Robust setup and teardown templates for isolated temporary test environments
Detailed mocking and stubbing techniques for external commands and environment variables
Advanced assertion patterns for exit codes, multi-line output, and file system states
Standardized fixture management for handling complex input/output test data
89 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Ensuring script portability and compatibility across Bash, Sh, and Dash environments
Building automated validation suites for CI/CD pipeline infrastructure scripts
Implementing Test-Driven Development (TDD) for complex system administration scripts

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Key Features

Pre-configured integration patterns for GitHub Actions and Makefile workflows
Robust setup and teardown templates for isolated temporary test environments
Detailed mocking and stubbing techniques for external commands and environment variables
Advanced assertion patterns for exit codes, multi-line output, and file system states
Standardized fixture management for handling complex input/output test data
89 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Ensuring script portability and compatibility across Bash, Sh, and Dash environments
Building automated validation suites for CI/CD pipeline infrastructure scripts
Implementing Test-Driven Development (TDD) for complex system administration scripts