Matrix

Analyze multi-dimensional axis×value combinations and generate prioritized execution plans.

68|14|Updated Jan 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/simota/agent-skills --skill matrix
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Skill: Matrix
Source: https://github.com/simota/agent-skills/tree/main/matrix
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/simota/agent-skills --skill matrix

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill tackles the complexity of managing numerous combinations across multiple dimensions, preventing combinatorial explosion and ensuring efficient, targeted execution plans.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Combinatorial Analysis: Analyzes multi-dimensional axis×value combinations to identify the most critical or representative sets.
  • Coverage Optimization: Selects the minimum set of combinations required to achieve a specified coverage guarantee (e.g., pairwise, n-wise).
  • Execution Planning: Generates prioritized, actionable plans for downstream specialists in testing, deployment, UX validation, and risk assessment.
  • Use Case: When planning tests for a web application across 5 browsers, 3 operating systems, and 4 network conditions, Matrix can determine the smallest set of test cases that still covers all critical browser-OS interactions, saving significant testing time.

Quick Start

Use the Matrix skill to plan test combinations for 3 browsers, 2 operating systems, and 2 authentication states.

Frequently Asked Questions about Matrix

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I optimize test coverage and prevent combinatorial explosion across multiple dimensions?

To optimize test coverage and prevent combinatorial explosion, you analyze multi-dimensional axis×value combinations to identify the minimum covering set required for a specified coverage guarantee. This generates a prioritized execution plan for targeted testing.

What is the best way to plan combinatorial testing for web applications across different browsers and operating systems?

The best way to plan combinatorial testing is to evaluate the axis×value combinations of your browsers and operating systems to select the smallest test set. This guarantees critical interactions are covered while saving execution time.

Can I use combinatorial analysis for deployment strategy and risk assessment planning?

Yes, you can use combinatorial analysis for deployment strategy and risk assessment planning. It handles minimum covering set selection and execution prioritization across all domains, providing universal analysis for arbitrary multi-dimensional combinations.

Does combinatorial test planning work without writing code?

Combinatorial test planning works without writing code by providing universal analysis for arbitrary combinations. It generates prioritized, actionable plans for downstream specialists rather than automating test scripts.

How do I select the minimum covering set for pairwise testing?

To select the minimum covering set for pairwise testing, you analyze multi-dimensional axis×value combinations to control combinatorial explosion. This ensures the selected set achieves the specified pairwise or n-wise coverage guarantee.