pest-testing

Guide Pest 4 test writing and refactoring in Laravel projects.

483|116|Updated Jan 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/trypostit/trypost --skill pest-testing-trypostit
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pest-testing
Source: https://github.com/trypostit/trypost/tree/main/.claude/skills/pest-testing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/trypostit/trypost --skill pest-testing-trypostit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Pest testing in Laravel projects can be verbose, brittle, and hard to maintain across large test suites. This skill centralizes guidance to write, organize, and refactor Pest tests efficiently, reducing boilerplate and ensuring consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Trigger Pest guidance whenever you write, edit, or refactor tests in tests/Feature, tests/Unit, or tests/Browser.
  • Support Pest 4 syntax (test/it/expect), datasets, mocking, browser testing, and Livewire components.
  • Ensure compatibility with common Laravel testing workflows (RefreshDatabase, arch(), and architecture tests) and provide practical examples for real-world scenarios.
  • Use-case: convert existing PHPUnit tests to Pest, add datasets for parameterized tests, and implement browser tests that verify UI flows.

Quick Start

Provide Pest-compatible test examples and guidance whenever you start writing, editing, or refactoring tests in a Laravel project.

Frequently Asked Questions about pest-testing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write Pest tests for Laravel Feature and Unit directories?

Writing Pest tests for Laravel involves using Pest 4 syntax like test, it, and expect within tests/Feature and tests/Unit. This approach centralizes guidance to reduce boilerplate and ensure consistency across large test suites. Datasets and mocking are also supported.

Can I use Pest syntax for browser testing in Laravel applications?

Pest syntax supports browser testing in Laravel applications through tests/Birectory interactions. You can implement browser tests that verify UI flows efficiently, applying Pest 4 standards to reduce verbosity and ensure test reliability across real-world scenarios.

What is the best way to convert PHPUnit tests to Pest in a Laravel project?

Converting PHPUnit tests to Pest in a Laravel project involves refactoring to Pest 4 syntax, including test/it/expect. This streamlines test suites by reducing boilerplate and integrating common Laravel workflows like RefreshDatabase and architecture tests.

Does Pest support architecture tests and Livewire components in Laravel?

Pest supports architecture tests using arch() and testing Livewire components in Laravel. This ensures compatibility with common Laravel testing workflows, providing practical examples and guided refactoring for validating tests across large projects.

How do I use datasets for parameterized testing with Pest in Laravel?

Datasets for parameterized testing with Pest in Laravel utilize Pest 4 syntax to streamline test coverage. This reduces boilerplate by allowing multiple data sets to run against a single test, ensuring consistency and efficient validation across test suites.