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flow-skill-fix-tests

Diagnoses and fixes failing tests through a guided, step-by-step workflow.

3|Updated Oct 5, 2025
Search Tags:#debugging#verification#ci-cd#hypothesis#code-review#reproduction#tests
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/korchasa/flow --skill flow-skill-fix-tests
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: flow-skill-fix-tests
Source: https://github.com/korchasa/flow/tree/main/framework/skills/flow-skill-fix-tests
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/korchasa/flow --skill flow-skill-fix-tests

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, repeatable workflow for diagnosing and fixing failing tests by guiding developers through error analysis, test isolation, reproduction, hypothesis formation, minimal-code changes, and full verification to prevent regressions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Error analysis and log review: identify where failures originate by studying stack traces, messages, and test outputs.
  • Isolate and reproduce: narrow down to the smallest failing scenario and recreate the issue deterministically.
  • Hypothesis-driven debugging: generate testable hypotheses about root causes and validate them with controlled changes and tests.
  • Minimal, verifiable fixes: implement the smallest possible changes and verify that the entire test suite passes to avoid unintended regressions.

Quick Start

Describe the failing test to start the guided, step-by-step debugging workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about flow-skill-fix-tests

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix failing tests using a structured debugging workflow?▼

To fix failing tests, you guide through error analysis, test isolation, reproduction, hypothesis validation, minimal code changes, and full verification to prevent regressions.

What is hypothesis-driven debugging and how does it help resolve test failures?▼

Hypothesis-driven debugging generates testable hypotheses about root causes and validates them with controlled changes, ensuring you systematically identify and resolve failing test scenarios.

How do I isolate and reproduce a failing test scenario deterministically?▼

You isolate and reproduce failing tests by narrowing down to the smallest failing scenario and recreating the issue deterministically using available test results and source code.

Can I use this debugging workflow across different programming languages and test frameworks?▼

Yes, this workflow applies to projects with failing test suites across languages, requiring only access to test results, source code, and a framework that records validation steps.

What's the best way to prevent regressions when applying minimal code changes to fix tests?▼

Prevent regressions by implementing the smallest possible code changes and verifying that the entire test suite passes, ensuring your minimal fixes do not introduce unintended side effects.

Why do I need a framework that records decisions and validation steps to debug failing tests?▼

A framework that records decisions and validation steps is required to systematically document the hypothesis-driven debugging process, ensuring traceability and repeatability when fixing failing tests.

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