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test-release

Automate Sparkle update smoke-testing for Fazm releases on local and remote machines.

312|38|Updated Mar 4, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#qa#macos#smoke-test#sparkle#release-testing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mediar-ai/fazm --skill test-release-mediar-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: test-release
Source: https://github.com/mediar-ai/fazm/tree/main/.claude/skills/test-release
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mediar-ai/fazm --skill test-release-mediar-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps QA engineers and developers automate smoke testing of Fazm releases by validating the Sparkle update flow on local Mac and the remote MacStadium instance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Smoke testing of the shipped Fazm app via Sparkle auto-update on local and remote machines.
  • Validation of update discovery, download, installation, and relaunch without user interaction.
  • Use Case: After a release is promoted to staging, run the smoke test to ensure the update is deliverable and the app launches successfully.

Quick Start

Initiate a local and remote Sparkle-based smoke test for the new release and verify the update flow.

Frequently Asked Questions about test-release

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Sparkle update smoke testing for macOS releases?▼

Sparkle update smoke testing validates the discovery, download, installation, and relaunch of macOS application updates without user interaction on local and remote machines.

What is the process for validating a staged release on a beta or stable channel?▼

Validating a staged release on beta or stable channels requires verifying the Sparkle auto-update flow end-to-end on local and remote Mac instances to ensure the app launches successfully.

Can I run end-to-end QA release testing on a remote MacStadium instance?▼

Yes, you can validate Sparkle-based auto-updates on a remote MacStadium instance by verifying the update delivery and application relaunch sequence as part of your QA workflow.

Do I need Sparkle-enabled builds to validate macOS release updates?▼

Yes, Sparkle-enabled Fazm builds are required on macOS to validate the end-to-end update discovery, download, and installation sequence.

Why does my macOS smoke test fail during the app relaunch validation?▼

Smoke test relaunch validation fails when the Sparkle update flow encounters issues during installation or the application fails to automatically relaunch without user interaction.

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