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name: unit-test-generator description: Intelligent unit test generator for frontend projects that detects existing test frameworks and generates comprehensive tests for functions, components, and modules. Use when you need to: (1) Add unit tests to existing codebases, (2) Set up testing infrastructure for new projects, (3) Generate test cases for specific functions or components, (4) Ensure architectural consistency in testing approach across projects. Supports Jest, Vitest, Mocha with React, Vue, Angular frameworks.

Frontend Unit Test Generator

An intelligent assistant for creating and managing unit tests in frontend projects. This skill automatically detects your project's testing setup and generates appropriate, framework-consistent test code.

Quick Start

Installation

npm install

Basic Usage

Generate tests for any file or component:

node scripts/detect-test-framework.js /path/to/project
node scripts/generate-test.js src/components/Button.js

Core Capabilities

Framework Detection

Automatically identifies your project's testing stack:

• Test Frameworks: Jest, Vitest, Mocha, Jasmine
• Assertion Libraries: Expect, Chai, Should
• Testing Tools: Testing Library, Sinon, Cypress
• Configuration Files: jest.config.js, vitest.config.ts, mocha.opts
• Test Structure: tests/, test/, tests/, *.test.js patterns

Smart Test Generation

• Component Tests: React, Vue, Angular with Testing Library
• Function Tests: Pure functions, async functions, API calls
• Mock Generation: API mocks, module mocks, time mocks
• Edge Cases: Null/undefined handling, error scenarios
• Coverage Analysis: Identifies untested code paths

Framework Consistency

Maintains your project's existing testing patterns:

• Same assertion style (expect vs assert)
• Consistent file organization
• Compatible test descriptions
• Proper mock patterns

Usage Examples

1. Detect Project Testing Setup

const TestFrameworkDetector = require('./scripts/detect-test-framework');

const detector = new TestFrameworkDetector('./my-project');
const analysis = detector.detect();

console.log(analysis);
// Output: Frameworks, utilities, config files, recommendations

2. Generate Test for Component

const TestGenerator = require('./scripts/generate-test');

const generator = new TestGenerator('./my-project', {
  framework: 'jest',
  react: true
});

const result = generator.generateForFile('src/components/Button.jsx');
// Returns: { testPath, testContent, analysis }

3. Setup Testing for New Project

const TestConfigGenerator = require('./scripts/setup-test-config');

const config = new TestConfigGenerator('./my-project', 'jest', {
  react: true,
  typescript: true,
  coverage: true
});

const files = config.writeConfigs(); // Creates config files
const deps = config.getDependencies(); // Returns required packages

Interactive Test Creation

For Existing Projects

1. Analyze Project: Run framework detection first
2. Select File: Choose file/component to test
3. Generate Tests: Auto-generate consistent test code
4. Review & Customize: Add specific test cases
5. Run Tests: Verify tests pass

For New Projects

1. Framework Selection: Choose based on project needs
   • See framework-selection.md
2. Setup Configuration: Generate config files
3. Install Dependencies: Add required packages
4. Create First Tests: Start with critical components

Generated Test Patterns

React Component Tests

describe('Button', () => {
  it('renders without crashing', () => {
    render(<Button />);
    expect(screen.getByRole('button')).toBeInTheDocument();
  });

  it('handles click events', async () => {
    const handleClick = jest.fn();
    render(<Button onClick={handleClick} />);

    await userEvent.click(screen.getByRole('button'));
    expect(handleClick).toHaveBeenCalled();
  });
});

Vue Component Tests

describe('Button', () => {
  it('renders without crashing', () => {
    const wrapper = mount(Button);
    expect(wrapper.exists()).toBe(true);
  });

  it('emits click event', async () => {
    const wrapper = mount(Button);
    await wrapper.trigger('click');

    expect(wrapper.emitted('click')).toBeTruthy();
  });
});

Function Tests

describe('formatCurrency', () => {
  it('formats numbers correctly', () => {
    expect(formatCurrency(1234.56)).toBe('$1,234.56');
  });

  it('handles edge cases', () => {
    expect(formatCurrency(null)).toBe('$0.00');
    expect(formatCurrency(0)).toBe('$0.00');
  });
});

Configuration Options

TestGenerator Options

{
  framework: 'jest' | 'vitest' | 'mocha',  // Test framework
  assertionStyle: 'expect' | 'assert',     // Assertion style
  includeMocks: true,                      // Include mock generation
  testType: 'unit' | 'integration' | 'e2e', // Test type
  coverage: true,                          // Include coverage
  environment: 'jsdom' | 'node'            // Test environment
}

Best Practices

Test Organization

• Co-location: Keep tests near source files
• Naming: Use .test.js or .spec.js suffix
• Structure: Group related tests in describe blocks
• Documentation: Add meaningful test descriptions

Test Quality

• AAA Pattern: Arrange, Act, Assert
• Single Responsibility: One assertion per test
• Descriptive Names: What behavior is being tested
• Edge Cases: Test null, undefined, errors

Integration Examples

Create React App

# Already has Jest configured
node scripts/generate-test.js src/components/Button.jsx

Vite + Vue

# Setup Vitest
node scripts/setup-test-config.js vitest '{"vue": true}'
# Generate tests
node scripts/generate-test.js src/components/Button.vue

Existing Mocha Project

# Detect setup
node scripts/detect-test-framework.js .
# Add new tests
node scripts/generate-test.js src/utils/format.js '{"framework": "mocha"}'

Resources

scripts/

Executable Node.js scripts for test generation and configuration:

• detect-test-framework.js - Analyzes existing testing setup
• generate-test.js - Creates test files from source code
• setup-test-config.js - Generates testing configuration files

references/

Comprehensive documentation and guides:

• test-patterns.md - Testing patterns and best practices
• framework-selection.md - Framework comparison and selection guide

assets/

Template files for common testing scenarios:

• react-component.template.test.jsx - React component test template
• vue-component.template.test.js - Vue component test template