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unit-tests

Run VS Code unit tests with file-level and test-name filtering.

Updated Mar 28, 2026
Search Tags:#unit tests#vscode#debugging#cross-platform#coverage#test runner#mocha
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aadorian/VSCode_Readme --skill unit-tests-aadorian
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: unit-tests
Source: https://github.com/aadorian/VSCode_Readme/tree/main/education/engineering-tooling/github/copilot-skills/unit-tests
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aadorian/VSCode_Readme --skill unit-tests-aadorian

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of finding and running the right VS Code unit tests, especially when you need to isolate failures, verify a fix, or collect coverage without manually navigating the repo’s test tooling.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Targeted test execution: Run a single test file or narrow by test name to debug failures quickly.
  • Cross-platform fallback: Use the repo’s platform-specific test scripts on macOS, Linux, or Windows when the structured test runner is unavailable.
  • Focused developer workflows: Support coverage runs, glob-based selection, and long-running test timeout adjustments for editor, extension, and core test areas.

Quick Start

Use the unit-tests skill to run the specified VS Code test file or named test case and summarize the results clearly.

Frequently Asked Questions about unit-tests

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run a single VS Code unit test by file name or test name?▼

Run VS Code unit tests with file-level and test-name filtering by using the --grep and --runGlob options, allowing you to isolate failures and verify fixes quickly without executing the entire test suite.

Can I collect code coverage when running targeted Mocha tests in VS Code?▼

Yes, you can collect code coverage during targeted Mocha test runs by applying the --coverage option, which integrates coverage collection into your filtered test execution workflows.

Does this VS Code test runner work on macOS, Linux, and Windows?▼

Yes, the VS Code test runner supports cross-platform execution on macOS, Linux, and Windows, utilizing platform-specific test scripts as a fallback when the structured runTests tool is unavailable.

What do I need to run VS Code unit tests with the runTests tool?▼

To run VS Code unit tests, you need the runTests tool or platform test scripts, compiled JavaScript output, and support for --run, --grep, --runGlob, --coverage, and timeout options.

How do I adjust timeouts for long-running VS Code unit tests?▼

Adjust timeouts for long-running VS Code unit tests by configuring the timeout options, ensuring editor, extension, and core test areas have sufficient execution time without prematurely failing.

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