managing-test-environments
tessl i github:jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills --skill managing-test-environmentsThis skill enables Claude to manage isolated test environments using Docker Compose, Testcontainers, and environment variables. It is used to create consistent, reproducible testing environments for software projects. Claude should use this skill when the user needs to set up a test environment with specific configurations, manage Docker Compose files for test infrastructure, set up programmatic container management with Testcontainers, manage environment variables for tests, or ensure cleanup after tests. Trigger terms include "test environment", "docker compose", "testcontainers", "environment variables", "isolated environment", "env-setup", and "test setup".
Validation
81%| Criteria | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
metadata_version | 'metadata' field is not a dictionary | Warning |
license_field | 'license' field is missing | Warning |
body_output_format | No obvious output/return/format terms detected; consider specifying expected outputs | Warning |
Total | 13 / 16 Passed | |
Implementation
7%This skill content is almost entirely descriptive rather than instructive. It explains what the skill does conceptually but provides no executable code, no actual docker-compose.yml examples, no Testcontainers code snippets, and no concrete commands. Claude cannot act on this content because it lacks the specific, copy-paste-ready guidance needed to actually create test environments.
Suggestions
Add complete, executable docker-compose.yml examples for common scenarios (PostgreSQL + Redis, RabbitMQ, etc.)
Include actual Testcontainers code snippets in Python/Java showing container setup and teardown
Provide specific commands for starting, stopping, and cleaning up test environments (e.g., `docker-compose -f test-compose.yml up -d`, `docker-compose down -v`)
Remove the abstract 'How It Works' and 'Overview' sections and replace with a quick-start code block that demonstrates immediate usage
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is verbose and explains concepts Claude already knows (what Docker Compose does, what Testcontainers is). Phrases like 'This skill empowers Claude to orchestrate' and 'ensuring consistent and reproducible testing processes' are filler that add no actionable value. | 1 / 3 |
Actionability | No executable code, commands, or concrete examples are provided. The 'Examples' section describes what the skill 'will do' abstractly but never shows actual docker-compose.yml content, Testcontainers code, or specific commands to run. | 1 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | The 'How It Works' section lists abstract concepts rather than actionable steps. There are no validation checkpoints, no cleanup commands, and no concrete sequence for setting up or tearing down environments. | 1 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | The content has some structure with clear section headers, but it's a monolithic document with no references to external files for detailed configurations, example files, or advanced usage patterns that would benefit from separation. | 2 / 3 |
Total | 5 / 12 Passed |
Activation
100%This is a well-crafted skill description that excels across all dimensions. It provides specific capabilities, explicit trigger terms, clear 'when to use' guidance, and a distinct niche combining test environments with container management tools. The description uses proper third-person voice throughout.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Lists multiple specific concrete actions: 'manage isolated test environments', 'create consistent, reproducible testing environments', 'manage Docker Compose files', 'set up programmatic container management with Testcontainers', 'manage environment variables', and 'ensure cleanup after tests'. | 3 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers both what (manage isolated test environments using Docker Compose, Testcontainers, and environment variables) and when (explicit 'Use when' clause listing five specific scenarios plus explicit trigger terms). | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Explicitly lists natural trigger terms users would say: 'test environment', 'docker compose', 'testcontainers', 'environment variables', 'isolated environment', 'env-setup', and 'test setup'. These cover common variations users would naturally use. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Clear niche focused on test environment management with Docker Compose and Testcontainers specifically. The combination of testing context plus container orchestration tools creates a distinct scope unlikely to conflict with general Docker or general testing skills. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 12 / 12 Passed |
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