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pester-review

Audit Pester 5 test suites for correctness gaps and migration issues.

1|Updated Mar 29, 2026
Search Tags:#testing#qa#migration#code-quality#powershell#pester
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HeyItsGilbert/marketplace --skill pester-review
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Skill: pester-review
Source: https://github.com/HeyItsGilbert/marketplace/tree/main/plugins/pester-testing/skills/pester-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HeyItsGilbert/marketplace --skill pester-review

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Pester test suites often drift from best practices, miss coverage, or use patterns that break with Pester 5. This Skill helps you identify and fix those gaps, improve idiomatic usage, and elevate test quality across your PowerShell project.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Inspect Pester test files against their source modules to surface coverage gaps.
  • Detect v4-to-v5 migration issues, deprecated patterns, and non-idiomatic constructs.
  • Generate actionable recommendations and a structured report you can iterate on.

Quick Start

Provide your Pester test file or the path to your tests and I will generate a review report highlighting gaps and improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions about pester-review

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

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How do I audit Pester tests for correctness and quality in PowerShell?▼

To audit Pester tests, provide your Pester test file and its corresponding source module. The audit identifies correctness gaps, non-idiomatic constructs, and coverage issues, generating a structured report with breaking issues, warnings, and coverage gaps.

How do I check my PowerShell test suite for Pester v4 to v5 migration issues?▼

You can check for Pester migration issues by inspecting your test files against Pester 5 guidelines. The review detects deprecated v4 patterns and non-idiomatic constructs, surfacing them as breaking issues or warnings in a structured report.

How do I find coverage gaps in my Pester test files?▼

To find coverage gaps, provide your Pester test file alongside its corresponding source module. The audit inspects both to surface missing coverage and generates actionable recommendations in a structured report.

Does Pester review work with PowerShell projects using Pester 4?▼

Pester review applies to PowerShell projects using Pester 5. It specifically follows Pester 5 guidelines and includes checks to detect deprecated patterns and migration issues from version 4.

What do I need to provide to review my Pester test suite?▼

You need to provide your Pester test file or the path to your tests, along with the corresponding source module. This allows the audit to assess coverage gaps and generate a structured quality report.

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