lambdatest-agent-skills

# LambdaTest Agent Skills — Test Automation Registry (46 Skills)

## Overview

This skill is a curated index of 46 production-grade test automation skills sourced from the [LambdaTest/agent-skills](https://github.com/LambdaTest/agent-skills) repository. It teaches AI coding assistants how to write, structure, and execute test automation code across every major framework and 15+ programming languages. Instead of generating generic test code, the AI becomes a senior QA automation architect that understands correct project structure, dependency versions, cloud execution, CI/CD integration, and common debugging patterns for each framework.

This skill adapts material from an external GitHub repository:
- `source_repo: LambdaTest/agent-skills`
- `source_type: community`

## When to Use This Skill

- Use when you need to write, scaffold, or review test automation code for any major framework
- Use when working with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Jest, pytest, Appium, or any of the 46 supported frameworks
- Use when setting up a new test project and need the correct project structure, config files, and dependencies
- Use when integrating tests into a CI/CD pipeline (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- Use when migrating tests between frameworks (e.g. Selenium → Playwright, Puppeteer → Cypress)
- Use when running tests on cloud infrastructure such as LambdaTest / TestMu AI
- Use when the user asks how to write, debug, or scale automated tests

## How It Works

### Step 1: Identify the Framework and Language

Determine which testing framework and programming language the user is working with. Match it to one of the 46 supported skills below. Each skill covers a specific framework with language-appropriate code patterns.

### Step 2: Apply the Correct Skill Context

Load the relevant framework skill from the registry below. Each skill includes: project setup and dependencies, core code patterns, page objects or test utilities, cloud execution configuration, CI/CD integration, a debugging table for common problems, and a best practices checklist.

### Step 3: Generate Production-Ready Test Code

Use the loaded skill context to generate test code that follows real-world conventions — not generic boilerplate. Apply correct import paths, configuration formats, assertion libraries, and runner commands specific to the framework and language.

### Step 4: Configure for Local or Cloud Execution

If the user wants to run tests locally, apply local runner configuration. If running on LambdaTest / TestMu AI cloud, configure RemoteWebDriver capabilities or the appropriate cloud SDK, and set `LT_USERNAME` and `LT_ACCESS_KEY` from environment variables — never hardcode credentials.

### Step 5: Add CI/CD Integration

When requested, generate a GitHub Actions (or Jenkins / GitLab CI) workflow that runs the tests in parallel, uploads reports, and captures artifacts on failure.

## Skill Registry

### 🌐 E2E / Browser Testing (15 skills)

| Skill | Languages | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `selenium-skill` | Java, Python, JS, C#, Ruby | Selenium WebDriver with cross-browser and cloud support |
| `playwright-skill` | JS, TS, Python, Java, C# | Playwright browser automation with API mocking |
| `cypress-skill` | JS, TS | Cypress E2E and component testing |
| `webdriverio-skill` | JS, TS | WebdriverIO with page objects and cloud integration |
| `puppeteer-skill` | JS, TS | Puppeteer Chrome automation |
| `testcafe-skill` | JS, TS | TestCafe cross-browser testing |
| `nightwatchjs-skill` | JS, TS | Nightwatch.js browser automation |
| `capybara-skill` | Ruby | Capybara acceptance testing |
| `geb-skill` | Groovy | Geb Groovy browser automation |
| `selenide-skill` | Java | Selenide fluent Selenium wrapper |
| `nemojs-skill` | JS | Nemo.js PayPal browser automation |
| `protractor-skill` | JS, TS | Protractor Angular E2E testing |
| `codeception-skill` | PHP | Codeception full-stack PHP testing |
| `laravel-dusk-skill` | PHP | Laravel Dusk browser testing |
| `robot-framework-skill` | Python, Robot | Robot Framework keyword-driven testing |

### 🧪 Unit Testing (15 skills)

| Skill | Languages | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `jest-skill` | JS, TS | Jest unit and integration tests with mocking |
| `junit-5-skill` | Java | JUnit 5 with parameterized tests and extensions |
| `pytest-skill` | Python | pytest with fixtures, parametrize, and plugins |
| `testng-skill` | Java | TestNG with data providers and parallel execution |
| `vitest-skill` | JS, TS | Vitest for Vite projects |
| `mocha-skill` | JS, TS | Mocha with Chai assertions |
| `jasmine-skill` | JS, TS | Jasmine BDD-style unit testing |
| `karma-skill` | JS, TS | Karma test runner |
| `xunit-skill` | C# | xUnit.net for .NET |
| `nunit-skill` | C# | NUnit for .NET |
| `mstest-skill` | C# | MSTest for .NET |
| `rspec-skill` | Ruby | RSpec with shared examples |
| `phpunit-skill` | PHP | PHPUnit with data providers |
| `testunit-skill` | Ruby | Test::Unit Ruby testing |
| `unittest-skill` | Python | Python unittest with mocking |

### 📱 Mobile Testing (5 skills)

| Skill | Languages | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `appium-skill` | Java, Python, JS, Ruby, C# | Appium mobile testing for iOS and Android |
| `espresso-skill` | Java, Kotlin | Espresso Android UI testing |
| `xcuitest-skill` | Swift, Obj-C | XCUITest iOS UI testing |
| `flutter-testing-skill` | Dart | Flutter widget and integration tests |
| `detox-skill` | JS, TS | Detox React Native E2E testing |

### 📋 BDD Testing (7 skills)

| Skill | Languages | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `cucumber-skill` | Java, JS, Ruby, TS | Cucumber Gherkin BDD |
| `specflow-skill` | C# | SpecFlow .NET BDD with Gherkin |
| `serenity-bdd-skill` | Java | Serenity BDD with Screenplay pattern |
| `behave-skill` | Python | Behave Python BDD |
| `behat-skill` | PHP | Behat BDD for PHP |
| `gauge-skill` | Java, Python, JS, Ruby, C# | Gauge specification-based testing |
| `lettuce-skill` | Python | Lettuce Python BDD testing |

### 👁️ Visual Testing (1 skill)

| Skill | Languages | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `smartui-skill` | JS, TS, Java | SmartUI visual regression testing |

### ☁️ Cloud Testing (1 skill)

| Skill | Languages | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `hyperexecute-skill` | YAML | HyperExecute cloud test orchestration |

### 🔄 Migration (1 skill)

| Skill | Languages | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `test-framework-migration-skill` | JS, TS, Java, Python, C# | Convert tests between Selenium, Playwright, Puppeteer, Cypress |

### 🔄 DevOps / CI/CD (1 skill)

| Skill | Languages | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `cicd-pipeline-skill` | YAML | CI/CD pipeline integration for GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI |

## Examples

### Example 1: Scaffold a Playwright test in TypeScript

```
"Write Playwright tests for the login page using TypeScript and run them on Chrome and Firefox"
```

The skill will generate: correct `playwright.config.ts`, a typed Page Object for the login page, a test file using `@playwright/test`, and a GitHub Actions workflow with parallel execution.

### Example 2: Run Selenium tests on LambdaTest cloud

```
"Run my Selenium Java tests on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari on LambdaTest with OS Windows 11 and macOS Sonoma"
```

The skill will configure `RemoteWebDriver` with LambdaTest capabilities, read `LT_USERNAME` and `LT_ACCESS_KEY` from environment variables, and set up a parallel TestNG suite.

### Example 3: Migrate Selenium tests to Playwright

```
"Migrate my existing Selenium Python tests to Playwright"
```

The skill uses `test-framework-migration-skill` to map Selenium locators, waits, and assertions to their Playwright equivalents, preserving test intent while updating syntax.

### Example 4: Set up pytest with fixtures

```
"Create a pytest test suite for the payments API with fixtures and parametrized test cases"
```

The skill generates a `conftest.py` with shared fixtures, parametrized test cases using `@pytest.mark.parametrize`, and a `pytest.ini` config with coverage reporting.

## Best Practices

- ✅ Always use environment variables for cloud credentials (`LT_USERNAME`, `LT_ACCESS_KEY`) — never hardcode them
- ✅ Use Page Object Model (POM) to keep test logic separate from UI selectors
- ✅ Prefer explicit waits over fixed `sleep()` calls in all frameworks
- ✅ Run tests in parallel where the framework supports it to reduce execution time
- ✅ Always capture screenshots and logs on test failure for easier debugging
- ✅ Match dependency versions to what each framework officially recommends — avoid mixing major versions
- ❌ Don't write tests that depend on test execution order
- ❌ Don't hardcode URLs, credentials, or environment-specific values inside test files
- ❌ Don't skip writing assertions — a test without assertions is not a test
- ❌ Don't ignore flaky tests — investigate and fix root cause rather than adding retries as a permanent fix

## Limitations

- This skill is an index and trigger guide. The full implementation details for each framework live in the individual skill files at [LambdaTest/agent-skills](https://github.com/LambdaTest/agent-skills).
- This skill does not replace framework-specific documentation, environment setup, or expert QA review.
- Cloud execution examples assume a valid LambdaTest / TestMu AI account. Stop and ask the user for their setup details if credentials or target environments are unclear.
- Mobile testing skills (Appium, Espresso, XCUITest, Flutter, Detox) require platform-specific toolchains (Android SDK, Xcode) that must be installed separately.

## Security & Safety Notes

- Never include `LT_USERNAME`, `LT_ACCESS_KEY`, API tokens, or any credentials in generated code. Always reference them via environment variables.
- When generating CI/CD pipelines, store secrets in GitHub Actions Secrets or equivalent — never in plaintext YAML.
- Installation commands (`npm install`, `pip install`, `mvn install`) should only be run in local development or authorized CI environments.

## Common Pitfalls

- **Problem:** Tests pass locally but fail on CI
  **Solution:** Ensure headless mode is enabled in CI, and that browser versions match between local and CI environments. Use the framework's built-in CI detection where available.

- **Problem:** Flaky tests due to timing issues
  **Solution:** Replace `sleep()` with explicit waits — `waitForSelector` in Playwright, `WebDriverWait` in Selenium, `cy.get().should()` in Cypress.

- **Problem:** Cloud tests fail with authentication errors
  **Solution:** Verify `LT_USERNAME` and `LT_ACCESS_KEY` are correctly set as environment variables and match the credentials on the LambdaTest dashboard.

- **Problem:** Wrong browser capabilities for cloud execution
  **Solution:** Use the LambdaTest Capabilities Generator at https://www.lambdatest.com/capabilities-generator/ to get the correct capability object for your target browser and OS.

- **Problem:** Mobile tests fail with "device not found"
  **Solution:** For local runs, verify the emulator/simulator is running and `adb devices` (Android) or Simulator is active (iOS). For cloud runs, check the device name matches exactly what LambdaTest supports.

## Related Skills

- `@test-driven-development` — Use when you want to design tests before writing implementation code
- `@testing-patterns` — Use for general testing design patterns and strategies
- `@cicd-pipeline-skill` — Use when setting up end-to-end CI/CD pipelines with test automation
- `@debugging-strategies` — Use when diagnosing systematic test failures