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swift-testing-expert

Expert guidance for Swift Testing: test structure, #expect/#require macros, traits and tags, parameterized tests, test plans, parallel execution, async waiting patterns, and XCTest migration. Use when writing new Swift tests, modernizing XCTest suites, debugging flaky tests, or improving test quality and maintainability in Apple-platform or Swift server projects.

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Quality

92%

Does it follow best practices?

Impact

Pending

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Discovery

100%

Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.

This is an excellent skill description that hits all the marks. It provides specific, concrete capabilities using natural terminology that Swift developers would use, includes an explicit 'Use when...' clause with multiple trigger scenarios, and occupies a clearly distinct niche focused on the Swift Testing framework. The description is concise yet comprehensive, avoiding vague language and unnecessary padding.

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Specificity

Lists multiple specific concrete actions and concepts: test structure, #expect/#require macros, traits and tags, parameterized tests, test plans, parallel execution, async waiting patterns, and XCTest migration. These are highly specific capabilities.

3 / 3

Completeness

Clearly answers both 'what' (expert guidance for Swift Testing covering specific topics) and 'when' with an explicit 'Use when...' clause listing four distinct trigger scenarios: writing new tests, modernizing XCTest suites, debugging flaky tests, or improving test quality.

3 / 3

Trigger Term Quality

Excellent coverage of natural terms users would say: 'Swift Testing', 'Swift tests', '#expect', '#require', 'XCTest', 'parameterized tests', 'flaky tests', 'test quality', 'Apple-platform', 'Swift server'. These are terms developers naturally use when seeking help with Swift testing.

3 / 3

Distinctiveness Conflict Risk

Highly distinctive with a clear niche: Swift Testing framework specifically, with unique triggers like '#expect/#require macros', 'XCTest migration', and 'Apple-platform'. Unlikely to conflict with general testing skills or other language-specific testing skills.

3 / 3

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12

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Implementation

85%

Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.

This is a well-structured skill that excels at progressive disclosure and conciseness, serving as an effective routing document for a complex topic. Its main weakness is the complete absence of inline code examples—even a single quick-start snippet showing #expect or a parameterized test would significantly improve actionability without sacrificing conciseness. The behavioral contract and pitfall mappings are strong and specific.

Suggestions

Add a brief 'Quick start' section with 1-2 minimal executable Swift code snippets (e.g., a basic @Test function with #expect, and a parameterized test with @Test(arguments:)) to improve actionability without bloating the document.

Include at least one concrete before/after migration example inline (e.g., XCTAssertEqual -> #expect) to make the migration guidance immediately actionable rather than fully deferred to references.

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Conciseness

The content is lean and efficient throughout. It avoids explaining what Swift Testing is, what assertions are, or other concepts Claude already knows. Every section serves a clear purpose—behavioral rules, triage flow, routing, pitfalls, and verification—with no padding or unnecessary exposition.

3 / 3

Actionability

The skill provides concrete behavioral rules, a clear triage template, and specific pitfall-to-action mappings, which are quite actionable as guidance. However, it contains zero executable code examples—no Swift snippets for #expect/#require usage, parameterized tests, or migration patterns. The actual executable guidance is deferred entirely to reference files.

2 / 3

Workflow Clarity

The triage template provides a clear decision-tree workflow for initial engagement. The 'Common pitfalls -> next best move' section gives explicit if-then guidance. The verification checklist serves as a validation checkpoint. The migration advice explicitly sequences steps (assertions first, then suites, then parameterization/traits). For a skill that is primarily a routing/overview document, the workflows are well-sequenced.

3 / 3

Progressive Disclosure

Excellent progressive disclosure structure. The SKILL.md serves as a concise overview with a clear routing map pointing to 9 well-organized reference files, all one level deep. Each reference is clearly labeled by topic, making navigation intuitive. The content appropriately keeps the overview lean while deferring detailed guidance to specific reference documents.

3 / 3

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11

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12

Passed

Validation

100%

Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.

Validation11 / 11 Passed

Validation for skill structure

No warnings or errors.

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AvdLee/Swift-Testing-Agent-Skill
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