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tdd-coach

Generate executable tests and guide red-green-refactor cycles across frameworks.

Updated Apr 15, 2026
Search Tags:#testing#tdd#refactoring#test-generation#mocking#framework-detection
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/philmcneely/tdd-coach-public --skill tdd-coach-philmcneely
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tdd-coach
Source: https://github.com/philmcneely/tdd-coach-public/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/philmcneely/tdd-coach-public --skill tdd-coach-philmcneely

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps engineering teams adopt test-driven development by turning requirements into executable tests and guiding red-green-refactor cycles, improving test quality and confidence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate executable tests from source code, acceptance criteria, or Jira-like tickets across multiple languages and frameworks.
  • Analyze coverage gaps, provide actionable recommendations, and help teams elevate their testing discipline.
  • Guide through Red-Green-Refactor workflows, score test quality, and suggest targeted refactoring opportunities.

Quick Start

Provide a concise scenario and let the skill generate a full executable test suite and guided TDD cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions about tdd-coach

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate executable tests from acceptance criteria or source code?▼

You can generate executable tests by providing source code, acceptance criteria, or Jira-like tickets to the TDD coach, which auto-detects your language and framework to produce a full test suite.

Does this TDD guidance tool support my Pytest or Jest testing framework?▼

Yes, the TDD coach auto-detects and supports multiple frameworks including Jest, Vitest, Mocha, Pytest, JUnit 4/5, Spring Boot, and Playwright for generating and running tests.

What is the red-green-refactor cycle and how do I apply it to my codebase?▼

The red-green-refactor cycle is a test-driven development workflow where you write failing tests, make them pass, and then improve the code, guided automatically through structured testing iterations.

How do I analyze test coverage gaps and score test quality?▼

You can analyze test coverage gaps and score test quality by loading your test context, which provides actionable recommendations and targeted refactoring opportunities to improve testing discipline.

Can I use this for characterization tests when refactoring legacy code?▼

Yes, the tool provides characterization workflows designed to help teams understand and lock in existing behavior, making it highly effective for refactoring legacy code safely.

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