plugin-testing

Automated stability testing for JUCE plugins identifies crashes, parameter issues, and state bugs through structured C++ unit tests and industry-standard validation. This Skill runs unit tests for parameter response, state save/load, and CPU performance, then executes pluginval's 50+ validation tests covering thread safety, automation, and state recall—catching memory leaks and threading issues before deployment.

Yes. Pluginval integration executes industry-standard validation tests that detect thread safety, automation, and state recall bugs. This Skill applies pluginval workflows during CI/CD cycles and user-initiated validation prompts, providing structured after-action reporting and guidance for fixing detected issues.

Run automated unit tests that validate parameter response, state save/load cycles, silent input handling, feedback loops, and CPU performance. This Skill generates and executes these tests alongside pluginval validation, catching parameter automation bugs and state recall failures that manual testing often misses.

This Skill generates a customized manual DAW testing checklist tailored to your plugin, guiding you through sonic quality validation and workflow testing. Use it after automated tests pass to confirm real-world behavior and ensure robust user experience.

Catch2 is a dependency for this Skill's C++ unit testing framework. It enables structured testing of parameter response, state save/load, and CPU performance. Pluginval is the second dependency and handles industry-standard validation independent of Catch2.

Run validation after implementing new DSP features, during bug fix cycles, and before deploying to users. This Skill applies during QA cycles and user-initiated test sessions, catching memory leaks, thread safety issues, and parameter automation bugs early in the development workflow.