react-testing

Guide React component testing with Testing Library, user-event, and Vitest.

2|1|Updated Nov 13, 2025
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Skill: react-testing
Source: https://github.com/MolcajeteAI/plugin/tree/main/molcajete/skills/react-testing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MolcajeteAI/plugin --skill react-testing-molcajeteai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of writing, reviewing, and debugging tests for React components, ensuring higher code quality and reliability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Testing Library Best Practices: Guides on query priority, user event simulation, and asserting element states.
  • Form & Hook Testing: Provides patterns for testing complex form interactions and custom hooks.
  • E2E & Accessibility: Integrates Playwright for end-to-end testing and axe-core for accessibility checks.
  • Use Case: When developing a new React form component, use this Skill to ensure all user interactions are covered, validation works correctly, and the component is accessible to all users.

Quick Start

Use the react-testing skill to write a unit test for a React component that simulates a user filling out a form and submitting it.

Frequently Asked Questions about react-testing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write React component tests that simulate user form submissions and validation?

Test React component forms using Testing Library and user-event to simulate user interactions and verify validation results. Vitest executes these unit tests to confirm all form interactions are covered and validation works correctly.

What is the best way to test custom hooks in React?

Testing custom React hooks uses Testing Library and Vitest to evaluate hook behavior and state changes. This approach provides patterns to verify complex hook logic works correctly within components.

Does Vitest work with Testing Library for React unit testing?

Yes, Vitest works with Testing Library for React unit testing. Vitest acts as the test runner while Testing Library provides query priority and user event simulation to ensure user-centric component testing.

Can I check accessibility in React tests using axe-core?

Yes, axe-core integrates with React tests to perform automated accessibility checks. It validates component markup within test runs to ensure UI elements are accessible to all users.

How do I run end-to-end testing for React applications with Playwright?

Run end-to-end testing for React applications by integrating Playwright into your testing workflow. Playwright simulates full user journeys across browsers to validate application functionality and user-centric behavior.

What query priority should I follow when testing React components?

Follow Testing Library's query priority by querying elements by accessible roles and labels first. This approach ensures tests interact with the DOM as users do, validating accessibility and component behavior.