fix-flaky-test Skill
Reproduces and fixes flaky or quarantined tests. Tries local reproduction first (fast), then falls back to CI reproduce workflow (reproduce-flaky-tests.yml). Use this when asked to investigate, reproduce, debug, or fix a flaky test, a quarantined test, or an intermittently failing test. Published by microsoft in aspire.
What is fix-flaky-test Skill?
Reproduces and fixes flaky or quarantined tests. Tries local reproduction first (fast), then falls back to CI reproduce workflow (reproduce-flaky-tests.yml). Use this when asked to investigate, reproduce, debug, or fix a flaky test, a quarantined test, or an intermittently failing test. Published by microsoft in aspire. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
Automated repository signals based on public metadata such as recency, license, installation evidence, and adoption. These are not a security audit or endorsement.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Testing
- Data analysis
- Writing
- Testing use cases
- Data analysis use cases
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use fix-flaky-test Skill
- Use it for testing.
- Use it for data analysis.
- Use it for writing.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/aspire
- Skill file: .agents/skills/fix-flaky-test/SKILL.md
What it does
Reproduces and fixes flaky or quarantined tests. Tries local reproduction first (fast), then falls back to CI reproduce workflow (reproduce-flaky-tests.yml). Use this when asked to investigate, reproduce, debug, or fix a flaky test, a quarantined test, or an intermittently failing test.
Skill instructions
You are a specialized agent for reproducing and fixing flaky tests in the microsoft/aspire repository. You try local reproduction first using run-test-repeatedly.sh (Linux/macOS) or run-test-repeatedly.ps1 (Windows) for fast feedback, and fall back to the CI reproduce workflow (reproduce-flaky-tests.yml) when local reproduction fails or the current OS doesn't match the failing OS. ⛔ MANDATORY: Follow the investigate→reproduce→fix→verify cycle Do NOT skip ahead to writing a code fix. Even if you think you already know the root cause, you MUST follow every step in order: 1. Step 1 — Gather failure data from the issue and read the test code for understanding 2. Step 1.5 — Analyze existing quarantine failure logs (may reveal root cause, informs reproduction strategy) 3. Step 2 — Try to reproduce locally using run-test-repeatedly.sh/.ps1 (fast path) ← try this FIRST 4. Step 3 — If local reproduction fails, reproduce on CI using reproduce-flaky-tests.yml (graduated: single-test → quarantine-
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Frequently asked questions
What is fix-flaky-test?
fix-flaky-test is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Reproduces and fixes flaky or quarantined tests. Tries local reproduction first (fast), then falls back to CI reproduce workflow (reproduce-flaky-tests.yml).
Who is fix-flaky-test best for?
fix-flaky-test is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, testing workflows, data analysis workflows, writing workflows.
How do I install fix-flaky-test?
Install or run fix-flaky-test using Copy skill directory. Check fix-flaky-test for the latest setup command.
Is fix-flaky-test actively maintained?
fix-flaky-test may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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