What is the difference between unit and API tests in Galaxy?

Unit tests (test/unit/) are fast, isolated, and use mocked dependencies without starting a server. API tests (lib/galaxy_test/api/) start a full Galaxy server to test real HTTP request/response cycles.

Can I run tests in parallel to save time?

Yes, the skill provides guidance on using the -n flag (e.g., -n 4) to distribute tests across multiple worker processes.

Does this support frontend testing?

Yes, it includes support for Selenium-based browser tests using the -selenium flag for end-to-end UI verification.

How do I debug a failing test with this skill?

The skill provides commands using the --debug flag, which drops the runner into a pdb session upon failure, and the --verbose_errors flag for detailed logs.

Why must I use ./run_tests.sh instead of running pytest directly?

Galaxy's test runner script sets up a specific environment, manages database migrations, and handles dependencies that are required for tests to run correctly. Running pytest directly often results in environment errors.

Galaxy Testing Pro

Name: Galaxy Testing Pro
Author: arash77

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Security & Testing

Streamlines Galaxy Project test execution and authoring using pytest and the specialized run_tests.sh environment.

The Galaxy Testing skill is a specialized tool for developers working on the Galaxy Project, providing expert guidance on navigating its complex testing infrastructure. It automates the generation of commands for unit, integration, API, and Selenium tests while strictly enforcing the use of the mandatory ./run_tests.sh wrapper. Whether you are debugging a failing integration test or scaffolding a new API test case using the ApiTestCase pattern, this skill ensures you follow Galaxy's best practices for environment setup and test isolation.

Key Features

010 GitHub stars

02Context-aware debugging for pytest errors and test failures

03Support for specialized flags like --debug, --coverage, and parallel execution

04Best practice guidance for MockTrans, SQLAlchemy sessions, and test populators

05Detailed templates for writing Unit, API, and Integration tests

06Automated command generation for the ./run_tests.sh wrapper

Use Cases

01Testing API endpoints with proper status code assertions and request/response validation

02Running specific integration test methods with verbose error reporting and debugging enabled

03Generating boilerplate for a new unit test class using Galaxy's BaseTestCase

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add arash77/galaxy-claude-marketplace galaxy-testing

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