vector-forge

To generate cryptographic test vectors, you apply mutation testing to algorithm implementations, identify escaped mutants, and generate vectors targeting uncovered code paths. This Skill automates that workflow and outputs vectors in Wycheproof JSON format.

Mutation testing for cryptographic implementations identifies bugs by applying code mutations to algorithms or protocols. It measures test effectiveness by checking whether existing tests can detect and kill the injected mutants across critical paths.

Yes, you need implementation code, a test harness, and a mutation testing framework. The Skill requires these dependencies to apply mutations, analyze coverage gaps, and generate new test vectors for the escaped mutants.

Generated cryptographic test vectors use the Wycheproof JSON format. The Skill outputs vectors in this standardized format to target uncovered code paths and measure before and after mutation kill rates.

You measure test vector effectiveness by comparing before and after mutation kill rates. The Skill performs coverage analysis by running mutation testing, finding escaped mutants, and generating vectors to exercise uncovered code paths.

You should use mutation testing to generate test vectors when developing cryptographic implementations and needing to ensure robustness. It helps identify gaps in test coverage and automatically generates vectors to exercise all critical code paths.