What is the benefit of running tests without forking?

Running tests without forking allows you to execute code in the same process as the main session. This is invaluable for debugging issues related to global state, database connections, or environment variables that might behave differently in an isolated fork.

When should I use this instead of standard test commands?

Use this skill specifically when you need to investigate why a test behaves differently in the main environment versus an isolated process, or when your current execution environment does not support process forking.

How do I target a specific test folder?

You can pass the directory path directly to the command, such as: /run-tests-no-fork tests/Unit.

Does this skill support PHPUnit filters?

Yes, you can use the --filter flag to specify a specific test class or method name to run only that portion of the suite.

Laravel Test Runner (No-Fork)

Name: Laravel Test Runner (No-Fork)
Author: genesiscz

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Security & Testing

Executes Laravel test suites directly in the main session context to facilitate deep debugging and environment comparison.

The run-tests-no-fork skill provides a specialized command for Laravel developers to execute their test suites without the standard process isolation provided by forking. By running tests within the primary session context, developers can more effectively diagnose complex state-related issues, compare test behaviors against isolated execution, and run tests in restricted environments where process forking is prohibited. It includes robust support for path targeting, method filtering, and output formatting.

Key Features

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02Includes test filtering via the --filter flag

03Executes Laravel tests within the main session context

04Supports granular path-based test execution

05Offers a compact output mode for cleaner logs

06Bypasses process forking for direct state debugging

Use Cases

01Debugging state-dependent test failures that are difficult to trace in isolated processes

02Running Laravel test suites in environments with strict process management limitations

03Comparing test results between forked and non-forked execution environments

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add genesiscz/genesistools run-tests-no-fork

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