Generate comprehensive test plans, manual test cases, regression test suites, and bug reports for QA engineers. Includes Figma MCP integration for design validation.
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A comprehensive skill for QA engineers to create test plans, generate manual test cases, build regression test suites, validate designs against Figma, and document bugs effectively.
Activation: This skill is triggered only when explicitly called by name (e.g.,
/qa-test-planner,qa-test-planner, oruse the skill qa-test-planner).
Create a test plan:
"Create a test plan for the user authentication feature"Generate test cases:
"Generate manual test cases for the checkout flow"Build regression suite:
"Build a regression test suite for the payment module"Validate against Figma:
"Compare the login page against the Figma design at [URL]"Create bug report:
"Create a bug report for the form validation issue"| Task | What You Get | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Test Plan | Strategy, scope, schedule, risks | 10-15 min |
| Test Cases | Step-by-step instructions, expected results | 5-10 min each |
| Regression Suite | Smoke tests, critical paths, execution order | 15-20 min |
| Figma Validation | Design-implementation comparison, discrepancy list | 10-15 min |
| Bug Report | Reproducible steps, environment, evidence | 5 min |
Your Request
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│ 1. ANALYZE │
│ • Parse feature/requirement │
│ • Identify test types needed │
│ • Determine scope and priorities │
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│ 2. GENERATE │
│ • Create structured deliverables │
│ • Apply templates and best practices │
│ • Include edge cases and variations │
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│ 3. VALIDATE │
│ • Check completeness │
│ • Verify traceability │
│ • Ensure actionable steps │
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QA Deliverable Ready| Script | Purpose | Usage |
|---|---|---|
./scripts/generate_test_cases.sh | Create test cases interactively | Step-by-step prompts |
./scripts/create_bug_report.sh | Generate bug reports | Guided input collection |
| Request | Output |
|---|---|
| "Create test plan for {feature}" | Complete test plan document |
| "Generate {N} test cases for {feature}" | Numbered test cases with steps |
| "Build smoke test suite" | Critical path tests |
| "Compare with Figma at {URL}" | Visual validation checklist |
| "Document bug: {description}" | Structured bug report |
| Avoid | Why | Instead |
|---|---|---|
| Vague test steps | Can't reproduce | Specific actions + expected results |
| Missing preconditions | Tests fail unexpectedly | Document all setup requirements |
| No test data | Tester blocked | Provide sample data or generation |
| Generic bug titles | Hard to track | Specific: "[Feature] issue when [action]" |
| Skip edge cases | Miss critical bugs | Include boundary values, nulls |
Test Plan:
Test Cases:
Bug Reports:
## TC-001: [Test Case Title]
**Priority:** High | Medium | Low
**Type:** Functional | UI | Integration | Regression
**Status:** Not Run | Pass | Fail | Blocked
### Objective
[What are we testing and why]
### Preconditions
- [Setup requirement 1]
- [Setup requirement 2]
- [Test data needed]
### Test Steps
1. [Action to perform]
**Expected:** [What should happen]
2. [Action to perform]
**Expected:** [What should happen]
3. [Action to perform]
**Expected:** [What should happen]
### Test Data
- Input: [Test data values]
- User: [Test account details]
- Configuration: [Environment settings]
### Post-conditions
- [System state after test]
- [Cleanup required]
### Notes
- [Edge cases to consider]
- [Related test cases]
- [Known issues]| Type | Focus | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Functional | Business logic | Login with valid credentials |
| UI/Visual | Appearance, layout | Button matches Figma design |
| Integration | Component interaction | API returns data to frontend |
| Regression | Existing functionality | Previous features still work |
| Performance | Speed, load handling | Page loads under 3 seconds |
| Security | Vulnerabilities | SQL injection prevented |
# Test Plan: [Feature/Release Name]
## Executive Summary
- Feature/product being tested
- Testing objectives
- Key risks
- Timeline overview
## Test Scope
**In Scope:**
- Features to be tested
- Test types (functional, UI, performance)
- Platforms and environments
- User flows and scenarios
**Out of Scope:**
- Features not being tested
- Known limitations
- Third-party integrations (if applicable)
## Test Strategy
**Test Types:**
- Manual testing
- Exploratory testing
- Regression testing
- Integration testing
- User acceptance testing
**Test Approach:**
- Black box testing
- Positive and negative testing
- Boundary value analysis
- Equivalence partitioning
## Test Environment
- Operating systems
- Browsers and versions
- Devices (mobile, tablet, desktop)
- Test data requirements
- Backend/API environments
## Entry Criteria
- [ ] Requirements documented
- [ ] Designs finalized
- [ ] Test environment ready
- [ ] Test data prepared
- [ ] Build deployed
## Exit Criteria
- [ ] All high-priority test cases executed
- [ ] 90%+ test case pass rate
- [ ] All critical bugs fixed
- [ ] No open high-severity bugs
- [ ] Regression suite passed
## Risk Assessment
| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation |
|------|-------------|--------|------------|
| [Risk 1] | H/M/L | H/M/L | [Mitigation] |
## Test Deliverables
- Test plan document
- Test cases
- Test execution reports
- Bug reports
- Test summary report# BUG-[ID]: [Clear, specific title]
**Severity:** Critical | High | Medium | Low
**Priority:** P0 | P1 | P2 | P3
**Type:** Functional | UI | Performance | Security
**Status:** Open | In Progress | Fixed | Closed
## Environment
- **OS:** [Windows 11, macOS 14, etc.]
- **Browser:** [Chrome 120, Firefox 121, etc.]
- **Device:** [Desktop, iPhone 15, etc.]
- **Build:** [Version/commit]
- **URL:** [Page where bug occurs]
## Description
[Clear, concise description of the issue]
## Steps to Reproduce
1. [Specific step]
2. [Specific step]
3. [Specific step]
## Expected Behavior
[What should happen]
## Actual Behavior
[What actually happens]
## Visual Evidence
- Screenshot: [attached]
- Video: [link if applicable]
- Console errors: [paste errors]
## Impact
- **User Impact:** [How many users affected]
- **Frequency:** [Always, Sometimes, Rarely]
- **Workaround:** [If one exists]
## Additional Context
- Related to: [Feature/ticket]
- Regression: [Yes/No]
- Figma design: [Link if UI bug]| Level | Criteria | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Critical (P0) | System crash, data loss, security | Payment fails, login broken |
| High (P1) | Major feature broken, no workaround | Search not working |
| Medium (P2) | Feature partial, workaround exists | Filter missing one option |
| Low (P3) | Cosmetic, rare edge cases | Typo, minor alignment |
Prerequisites:
Process:
"Get the button specifications from Figma file [URL]"
Response includes:
- Dimensions (width, height)
- Colors (background, text, border)
- Typography (font, size, weight)
- Spacing (padding, margin)
- Border radius
- States (default, hover, active, disabled)TC: Primary Button Visual Validation
1. Inspect primary button in browser dev tools
2. Compare against Figma specs:
- Dimensions: 120x40px
- Border-radius: 8px
- Background color: #0066FF
- Font: 16px Medium #FFFFFF
3. Document discrepanciesBUG: Primary button color doesn't match design
Severity: Medium
Expected (Figma): #0066FF
Actual (Implementation): #0052CC
Screenshot: [attached]
Figma link: [specific component]| Element | What to Check | Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Hex values exact | Browser color picker |
| Spacing | Padding/margin px | DevTools computed styles |
| Typography | Font, size, weight | DevTools font panel |
| Layout | Width, height, position | DevTools box model |
| States | Hover, active, focus | Manual interaction |
| Responsive | Breakpoint behavior | DevTools device mode |
"Get button specifications from Figma design [URL]"
"Compare navigation menu implementation against Figma design"
"Extract spacing values for dashboard layout from Figma"
"List all color tokens used in Figma design system"| Suite Type | Duration | Frequency | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke | 15-30 min | Daily | Critical paths only |
| Targeted | 30-60 min | Per change | Affected areas |
| Full | 2-4 hours | Weekly/Release | Comprehensive |
| Sanity | 10-15 min | After hotfix | Quick validation |
Step 1: Identify Critical Paths
Step 2: Prioritize Test Cases
| Priority | Description | Must Run |
|---|---|---|
| P0 | Business-critical, security | Always |
| P1 | Major features, common flows | Weekly+ |
| P2 | Minor features, edge cases | Releases |
Step 3: Execution Order
PASS:
FAIL (Block Release):
CONDITIONAL:
# Test Run: [Release Version]
**Date:** 2024-01-15
**Build:** v2.5.0-rc1
**Tester:** [Name]
**Environment:** Staging
## Summary
- Total Test Cases: 150
- Executed: 145
- Passed: 130
- Failed: 10
- Blocked: 5
- Not Run: 5
- Pass Rate: 90%
## Test Cases by Priority
| Priority | Total | Pass | Fail | Blocked |
|----------|-------|------|------|---------|
| P0 (Critical) | 25 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| P1 (High) | 50 | 45 | 3 | 2 |
| P2 (Medium) | 50 | 45 | 3 | 2 |
| P3 (Low) | 25 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
## Critical Failures
- TC-045: Payment processing fails
- Bug: BUG-234
- Status: Open
## Blocked Tests
- TC-112: Dashboard widget (API endpoint down)
## Risks
- 2 critical bugs blocking release
- Payment integration needs attention
## Next Steps
- Retest after BUG-234 fix
- Complete remaining 5 test cases
- Run full regression before sign-off## Coverage Matrix
| Feature | Requirements | Test Cases | Status | Gaps |
|---------|--------------|------------|--------|------|
| Login | 8 | 12 | Complete | None |
| Checkout | 15 | 10 | Partial | Payment errors |
| Dashboard | 12 | 15 | Complete | None |DO:
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## TC-LOGIN-001: Valid User Login
**Priority:** P0 (Critical)
**Type:** Functional
**Estimated Time:** 2 minutes
### Objective
Verify users can successfully login with valid credentials
### Preconditions
- User account exists (test@example.com / Test123!)
- User is not already logged in
- Browser cookies cleared
### Test Steps
1. Navigate to https://app.example.com/login
**Expected:** Login page displays with email and password fields
2. Enter email: test@example.com
**Expected:** Email field accepts input
3. Enter password: Test123!
**Expected:** Password field shows masked characters
4. Click "Login" button
**Expected:**
- Loading indicator appears
- User redirected to /dashboard
- Welcome message shown: "Welcome back, Test User"
- Avatar/profile image displayed in header
### Post-conditions
- User session created
- Auth token stored
- Analytics event logged
### Edge Cases to Consider
- TC-LOGIN-002: Invalid password
- TC-LOGIN-003: Non-existent email
- TC-LOGIN-004: SQL injection attempt
- TC-LOGIN-005: Very long password## TC-UI-045: Mobile Navigation Menu
**Priority:** P1 (High)
**Type:** UI/Responsive
**Devices:** Mobile (iPhone, Android)
### Objective
Verify navigation menu works correctly on mobile devices
### Preconditions
- Access from mobile device or responsive mode
- Viewport width: 375px (iPhone SE) to 428px (iPhone Pro Max)
### Test Steps
1. Open homepage on mobile device
**Expected:** Hamburger menu icon visible (top-right)
2. Tap hamburger icon
**Expected:**
- Menu slides in from right
- Overlay appears over content
- Close (X) button visible
3. Tap menu item
**Expected:** Navigate to section, menu closes
4. Compare against Figma mobile design [link]
**Expected:**
- Menu width: 280px
- Slide animation: 300ms ease-out
- Overlay opacity: 0.5, color #000000
- Font size: 16px, line-height 24px
### Breakpoints to Test
- 375px (iPhone SE)
- 390px (iPhone 14)
- 428px (iPhone 14 Pro Max)
- 360px (Galaxy S21)"Testing shows the presence, not the absence of bugs." - Edsger Dijkstra
"Quality is not an act, it is a habit." - Aristotle
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