bmad-testarch-atdd

Q: How do I install bmad-testarch-atdd?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise --skill bmad-testarch-atdd in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/bmad-testarch-atdd/ (personal) or .claude/skills/bmad-testarch-atdd/ (project).

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Generate red-phase acceptance test scaffolds using the TDD cycle. Use when the user says "lets write acceptance tests" or "I want to do ATDD"

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise --skill bmad-testarch-atdd

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads bmad-testarch-atdd automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Acceptance Test Generation

bmad-testarch-automate owns test generation in red and expand modes. This entry preserves the ATDD command and AT menu code, with red as its default.

Preserve the original request, supplied artifacts and Create, Resume, Validate or Edit operation. Set test_entry = bmad-testarch-atdd; default to red only when the task has no explicit mode signal.
Set skill-root to the sibling bmad-testarch-automate directory. Require its SKILL.md, resources/test-generation-routing.md, resources/run-and-heal.md, and red/steps-c/step-01-preflight-and-context.md. If any are missing, explain that the canonical skill is missing or older than combined test generation and offer npx skills add bmad-code-org/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise --skill bmad-testarch-automate. Continue only after installation succeeds and all required files exist.
Read {skill-root}/SKILL.md completely and execute its router and activation with the original request. Keep {skill-root} canonical throughout. Run only the selected mode's customization hooks; do not activate twice or repeat its operation menu.

Existing ATDD customization files and checklist paths keep working. Resume accepts interrupted 2.0.0 checklists and preserves their story identity and saved next step.

FAQ

What does the bmad-testarch-atdd skill do?

Generate red-phase acceptance test scaffolds using the TDD cycle. Use when the user says "lets write acceptance tests" or "I want to do ATDD"

How do I install bmad-testarch-atdd?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise --skill bmad-testarch-atdd in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/bmad-testarch-atdd/ (personal) or .claude/skills/bmad-testarch-atdd/ (project).

Which AI agents can use bmad-testarch-atdd?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is bmad-testarch-atdd safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains bmad-testarch-atdd?

It is published by bmad-code-org in bmad-code-org/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise. It has 177 recorded installs.