bmad-testarch-framework

Automating test framework setup scaffolds directory structures, config files, fixtures, and helpers following deterministic conventions. It applies to frontend, backend, and full-stack projects, guiding environment setup and documentation through structured workflow steps.

A step-file orchestrator structures initialization using a two-layer workflow with frontmatter-driven routing. It separates steps into create, validate, and edit phases to produce repeatable, auditable test frameworks that teams can customize per project.

You can customize the test framework scaffolding using a customize.toml file and team or user overrides. The workflow resolves customization blocks and applies persistent facts to ensure the generated framework fits your specific project requirements.

This test framework setup works for frontend, backend, and full-stack environments. It applies knowledge-base patterns, activation hooks, and resolvers to generate a production-grade Playwright or Cypress configuration tailored to your specific stack.

The best way to generate a production-grade test framework is using a deterministic workflow that enforces knowledge-base patterns. This ensures repeatable, auditable scaffolding of fixtures, configuration, and documentation for either Playwright or Cypress.