Analyze Test Failures

Execute failing tests in an isolated sub-agent context to diagnose root causes and suggest fixes.

7|2|Updated Apr 16, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/genesiscz/GenesisTools --skill analyze-test-failures
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Skill: Analyze Test Failures
Source: https://github.com/genesiscz/GenesisTools/tree/main/.claude/old/skills/analyze-test-failures
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/genesiscz/GenesisTools --skill analyze-test-failures

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers quickly identify and diagnose the root causes of failing automated tests without cluttering their main development environment or conversation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Isolated Test Execution: Runs tests in a separate, forked context to prevent interference.
  • Failure Parsing: Analyzes test output to pinpoint specific errors and failure messages.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Generates reports suggesting potential fixes for identified issues.
  • Use Case: When a suite of unit tests fails, use this Skill to run only the failing tests in an isolated environment, get a clean report of the errors, and receive suggestions for how to fix them.

Quick Start

Use the analyze-test-failures skill to diagnose all failing tests in the project.

Frequently Asked Questions about Analyze Test Failures

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I debug failing unit tests without cluttering my development environment?

You can debug failing tests in an isolated sub-agent context that runs them separately to prevent interference and keeps your main environment clean. This approach parses test output to pinpoint specific errors and generates reports suggesting potential fixes for the identified issues.

What is the best way to find the root cause of automated test failures?

The best way to find the root cause of test failures is to execute the failing tests in isolation and parse their output for error identification. This method analyzes the specific failure messages to generate a diagnostic report that suggests potential fixes for the root causes.

Can I run and analyze only the failing tests from a larger test suite?

Yes, you can run only the failing tests by executing them in a separate, forked context. This isolated execution prevents interference from the rest of the suite, allowing you to get a clean report of the errors and receive targeted suggestions for how to fix them.

Does this approach work for diagnosing integration and end-to-end test failures?

Yes, this approach works for diagnosing unit, integration, and end-to-end test failures. It requires a mechanism to run the tests and parse their output, making it applicable across various software development workflows for debugging automated test failures.

Why does my test suite fail when running tests in my main conversation context?

Test suites can fail due to environmental interference when run in the main context. By executing tests in an isolated, forked sub-agent context, you prevent this interference, allowing for accurate failure parsing and root cause analysis without cluttering your environment.

What do I need to diagnose test failures using an isolated context?

To diagnose test failures using an isolated context, you need a mechanism to run tests and parse their output for error identification. This setup allows the analysis process to execute the failing tests separately and generate reports suggesting potential fixes.