spectron-test-setup

Set up Spectron (deprecated) tests for legacy Electron application testing

509 stars

Best use case

spectron-test-setup is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Set up Spectron (deprecated) tests for legacy Electron application testing

Teams using spectron-test-setup should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/spectron-test-setup/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/specializations/desktop-development/skills/spectron-test-setup/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/spectron-test-setup/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How spectron-test-setup Compares

Feature / Agentspectron-test-setupStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Set up Spectron (deprecated) tests for legacy Electron application testing

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# spectron-test-setup

Set up Spectron tests for legacy Electron applications. Note: Spectron is deprecated; use Playwright for new projects.

## Capabilities

- Configure Spectron test environment
- Generate test structure
- Set up WebDriverIO integration
- Handle application lifecycle
- Create page objects

## Input Schema

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "projectPath": { "type": "string" },
    "electronPath": { "type": "string" }
  },
  "required": ["projectPath"]
}
```

## Example Test

```javascript
const Application = require('spectron').Application;
const path = require('path');

describe('Application launch', function () {
  beforeEach(function () {
    this.app = new Application({
      path: require('electron'),
      args: [path.join(__dirname, '..')]
    });
    return this.app.start();
  });

  afterEach(function () {
    if (this.app && this.app.isRunning()) {
      return this.app.stop();
    }
  });

  it('shows initial window', function () {
    return this.app.client.getWindowCount().then(count => {
      expect(count).toBe(1);
    });
  });
});
```

## Migration Note

Consider migrating to `playwright-electron-config` for modern Electron testing.

## Related Skills

- `playwright-electron-config`
- `electron-mock-factory`

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