test-discipline
Update tests when changing APIs — no exceptions
Best use case
test-discipline is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Update tests when changing APIs — no exceptions
Teams using test-discipline 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
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/test-discipline/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How test-discipline Compares
| Feature / Agent | test-discipline | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Update tests when changing APIs — no exceptions
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.
Related Guides
SKILL.md Source
## Context
When APIs or public interfaces change, tests must be updated in the same commit. When test assertions reference file counts or expected arrays, they must be kept in sync with disk reality. Stale tests block CI for other contributors.
## Patterns
- **API changes → test updates (same commit):** If you change a function signature, public interface, or exported API, update the corresponding tests before committing
- **Test assertions → disk reality:** When test files contain expected counts (e.g., `EXPECTED_FEATURES`, `EXPECTED_SCENARIOS`), they must match the actual files on disk
- **Add files → update assertions:** When adding docs pages, features, or any counted resource, update the test assertion array in the same commit
- **CI failures → check assertions first:** Before debugging complex failures, verify test assertion arrays match filesystem state
## Examples
✓ **Correct:**
- Changed auth API signature → updated auth.test.ts in same commit
- Added `distributed-mesh.md` to features/ → added `'distributed-mesh'` to EXPECTED_FEATURES array
- Deleted two scenario files → removed entries from EXPECTED_SCENARIOS
✗ **Incorrect:**
- Changed spawn parameters → committed without updating casting.test.ts (CI breaks for next person)
- Added `built-in-roles.md` → left EXPECTED_FEATURES at old count (PR blocked)
- Test says "expected 7 files" but disk has 25 (assertion staleness)
## Anti-Patterns
- Committing API changes without test updates ("I'll fix tests later")
- Treating test assertion arrays as static (they evolve with content)
- Assuming CI passing means coverage is correct (stale assertions can pass while being wrong)
- Leaving gaps for other agents to discoverRelated Skills
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