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pester-run

Run Pester 5 tests and report failures and summary counts.

1|Updated Mar 29, 2026
Search Tags:#testing#qa#reporting#ci-cd#test-automation#powershell#pester
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HeyItsGilbert/marketplace --skill pester-run
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pester-run
Source: https://github.com/HeyItsGilbert/marketplace/tree/main/plugins/pester-testing/skills/pester-run
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HeyItsGilbert/marketplace --skill pester-run

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables deterministic execution of Pester 5 tests and returns an agent-optimized report that highlights failures and the summary, reducing noise from passing tests.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Focused test execution: run the whole suite, a specific file or directory, or a subset via tag filters or test-name patterns.
  • Agent-ready reporting: returns a structured result object with counts for failed, passed, and total tests, plus detailed failure paths.
  • Deterministic pipelines: supports consistent Verbosity and PassThru settings to integrate into CI/CD and automation workflows.

Quick Start

Run the Pester 5 test suite and obtain a structured result suitable for agent dashboards.

Frequently Asked Questions about pester-run

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run Pester 5 tests and get a summary of failures?▼

To run Pester 5 tests and get a failure summary, execute the suite with Run.PassThru and Output.Verbosity enabled. This returns a structured result highlighting failed tests and total counts, reducing noise from passing tests.

Can I run specific Pester 5 test files or filter by tags?▼

You can run specific Pester 5 test files or filter subsets by providing specific paths, applying tag filters, or using test-name patterns. This focused execution targets recent changes or issues within your directory.

Does Pester test automation work with CI/CD pipelines?▼

Pester test automation works with CI/CD pipelines by enforcing deterministic PassThru and Verbosity settings. This configuration produces a consistent, structured result object for automated workflow integration.

What Pester configuration is required for agent-friendly test reporting?▼

Agent-friendly test reporting requires a Pester configuration with Run.PassThru and Output.Verbosity enabled. This setup generates a structured result object containing detailed failure paths and test counts for easy inspection.

Why are my passing tests cluttering the Pester test results?▼

Passing tests clutter standard Pester results because default output lacks filtering. Using an agent-optimized format returns a structured result highlighting only the failures and final summary, reducing noise from passing tests.

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