run-tests Skill
For dotnet test: figures out which test platform (VSTest vs Microsoft.Testing.Platform) a project uses from Directory.Build.props, global.json, and .csproj, then picks the matching command syntax. USE FOR: running, filtering, or troubleshooting dotnet test; identifying the test runner/platform from project files; -- se Published by microsoft in testfx.
What is run-tests Skill?
For dotnet test: figures out which test platform (VSTest vs Microsoft.Testing.Platform) a project uses from Directory.Build.props, global.json, and .csproj, then picks the matching command syntax. USE FOR: running, filtering, or troubleshooting dotnet test; identifying the test runner/platform from project files; -- se Published by microsoft in testfx. 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
- Writing
- Testing use cases
- Writing use cases
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use run-tests Skill
- Use it for testing.
- Use it for writing.
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Editorial notes
Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/testfx
- Skill file: .agents/skills/run-tests/SKILL.md
What it does
For dotnet test: figures out which test platform (VSTest vs Microsoft.Testing.Platform) a project uses from Directory.Build.props, global.json, and .csproj, then picks the matching command syntax. USE FOR: running, filtering, or troubleshooting dotnet test; identifying the test runner/platform from project files; -- se
Skill instructions
Run .NET Tests Detect the test platform and framework, run tests, and apply filters using dotnet test. When to Use - User wants to run tests in a .NET project - User needs to run a subset of tests using filters - User needs help detecting which test platform (VSTest vs MTP) or framework is in use - User wants to understand the correct filter syntax for their setup When Not to Use - User needs to write or generate test code (use writing-mstest-tests for MSTest, or general coding assistance for other frameworks) - User needs to migrate from VSTest to MTP (use migrate-vstest-to-mtp) - User wants to iterate on failing tests without rebuilding (use mtp-hot-reload) - User needs CI/CD pipeline configuration (use CI-specific skills) - User needs to debug a test (use debugging skills) Inputs | Input | Required | Description | |-------|----------|-------------| | Project or solution path | No | Path to the test project (.csproj) or solution (.sln). Defaults to current directory. | | Filter expre
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Frequently asked questions
What is run-tests?
run-tests is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. For dotnet test: figures out which test platform (VSTest vs Microsoft.Testing.Platform) a project uses from Directory.Build.props, global.json, and .csproj, then picks the matching command syntax.
Who is run-tests best for?
run-tests is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, testing workflows, writing workflows.
How do I install run-tests?
Install or run run-tests using Copy skill directory. Check run-tests for the latest setup command.
Is run-tests actively maintained?
run-tests may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
