Test Skill

Demonstrate marketplace plugin discovery, manifest handling, and execution.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/apm --skill test-skill-microsoft
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Skill: Test Skill
Source: https://github.com/microsoft/apm/tree/main/tests/fixtures/mock-marketplace-plugin/skills/test-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/apm --skill test-skill-microsoft

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This test skill demonstrates marketplace plugin integration by providing a minimal, verifiable example that plugins can hook into and execute within a host environment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Demonstrates plugin discovery, manifest handling, and execution flow in a marketplace context.
  • Serves as a smoke-test to verify that a marketplace plugin can load, resolve dependencies, and run a simple skill.
  • Use Case: QA engineers can run this skill to confirm plugin wiring in a new marketplace plugin release.

Quick Start

Run the test-skill through the marketplace plugin to verify end-to-end integration.

Frequently Asked Questions about Test Skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify marketplace plugin integration for a new release?

Marketplace plugin integration is verified by running a minimal test skill that confirms plugin discovery, manifest handling, and execution within a host environment. This smoke-test validates that the plugin loads, resolves dependencies, and executes successfully end-to-end.

What is plugin discovery and manifest handling in a marketplace context?

Plugin discovery and manifest handling is the process where a host environment identifies a marketplace plugin, reads its metadata manifest, and prepares it for execution. This test skill demonstrates this flow by providing a minimal Markdown body suitable for host loading.

How do I run a smoke-test to check if a marketplace plugin can load?

To run a smoke-test for marketplace plugin loading, execute the test skill through the marketplace plugin interface. This verifies end-to-end integration by checking if the host environment can successfully discover, load, and execute the minimal skill.

Does this test skill require any dependencies to verify plugin execution?

No, this test skill requires no dependencies to verify plugin execution. It provides a minimal, verifiable example with a basic Markdown body that satisfies frontmatter requirements, allowing QA engineers to confirm plugin wiring without external packages.

Can I use this skill to test plugin wiring for QA engineering workflows?

Yes, you can use this skill to test plugin wiring in QA engineering workflows. QA engineers run this skill to confirm that plugin discovery, manifest handling, and execution flow are correctly wired within a new marketplace plugin release.

What are the limitations of using a minimal skill for marketplace plugin testing?

The limitation of this minimal skill for marketplace plugin testing is its basic implementation depth, which provides a simple smoke-test rather than comprehensive integration validation. It verifies loading and execution flow but does not test complex plugin logic or advanced host interactions.