run-smoke-tests Skill
Run smoke tests to verify extension functionality in a real VS Code environment. Use this when checking if basic features work after changes. Published by microsoft in vscode-python-environments.
What is run-smoke-tests Skill?
Run smoke tests to verify extension functionality in a real VS Code environment. Use this when checking if basic features work after changes. Published by microsoft in vscode-python-environments. 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
- Testing use cases
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use run-smoke-tests Skill
- Use it for testing.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/vscode-python-environments
- Skill file: .github/skills/run-smoke-tests/SKILL.md
What it does
Run smoke tests to verify extension functionality in a real VS Code environment. Use this when checking if basic features work after changes.
Skill instructions
Run smoke tests to verify the extension loads and basic functionality works in a real VS Code environment. When to Use This Skill - After making changes to extension activation code - After modifying commands or API exports - Before submitting a PR to verify nothing is broken - When the user asks to "run smoke tests" or "verify the extension works" Quick Reference | Action | Command | | ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | | Run all smoke tests | npm run compile && npm run compile-tests && npm run smoke-test | | Run specific test | npm run smoke-test -- --grep "Extension activates" | | Debug in VS Code | Debug panel → "Smoke Tests" → F5 | How Smoke Tests Work Unlike unit tests (which mock VS Code), smoke tests run inside a real VS Code instance: 1. npm run smoke-test uses @vscode/test-cli 2. The CLI downloads a standalone VS Code binary (cached in .vscode-test/) 3. It launches that VS Code with your extension installed 4. Mocha runs t
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Frequently asked questions
What is run-smoke-tests?
run-smoke-tests is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Run smoke tests to verify extension functionality in a real VS Code environment. Use this when checking if basic features work after changes.
Who is run-smoke-tests best for?
run-smoke-tests is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, testing workflows.
How do I install run-smoke-tests?
Install or run run-smoke-tests using Copy skill directory. Check run-smoke-tests for the latest setup command.
Is run-smoke-tests actively maintained?
run-smoke-tests may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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