vscode-test-setup

VS Code extension testing requires configuring a test framework like Mocha or Jest with TypeScript support, installing dependencies, and setting up test scripts in package.json. This skill automates that entire setup process, generating configuration files and directory structures for unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.

You typically choose one framework per project. This skill supports either Mocha or Jest configuration for VS Code extensions, letting you select based on your team's preference. Both integrate with TypeScript and code coverage tools like c8 or nyc.

Code coverage for VS Code extensions is configured using tools like c8 or nyc, which track which lines your tests execute. This skill integrates coverage tooling into your test setup and enforces thresholds to maintain code quality standards.

GitHub Actions workflows enable continuous testing across operating systems and VS Code versions. This skill generates ready-to-use CI/CD pipeline templates that run your tests automatically on every commit.

Yes. This skill creates a scalable directory structure and separate test configuration files (like .vscode-test.js and tsconfig.test.json) that let you manage unit, integration, and end-to-end tests with their own frameworks and settings.

Manual test setup requires configuring multiple tools, writing configuration files, creating directory structures, and integrating CI/CD—each step prone to errors. This skill automates all of that, cutting setup time significantly and reducing configuration mistakes.