
mstest-skill
Generates MSTest tests in C. Microsoft's built-in testing framework for .NET. Use when user mentions "MSTest", "[TestMethod]", "[TestClass]", "Assert.AreEqual". Triggers on: "MSTest", "[TestMethod]", "[TestClass]", "Microsoft test framework".
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/lambdatest/agent-skills --skill mstest-skill- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads mstest-skill automatically when relevant.
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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.
MSTest Testing Skill
Core Patterns
Basic Test
using Microsoft.VisualStudio.TestTools.UnitTesting;
[TestClass]
public class CalculatorTests
{
private Calculator _calc;
[TestInitialize]
public void SetUp() => _calc = new Calculator();
[TestMethod]
public void Add_TwoNumbers_ReturnsSum()
{
Assert.AreEqual(5, _calc.Add(2, 3));
}
[TestMethod]
[ExpectedException(typeof(DivideByZeroException))]
public void Divide_ByZero_Throws()
{
_calc.Divide(10, 0);
}
}
Data-Driven Tests
[DataTestMethod]
[DataRow(2, 3, 5)]
[DataRow(-1, 1, 0)]
[DataRow(0, 0, 0)]
public void Add_Parameterized(int a, int b, int expected)
{
Assert.AreEqual(expected, _calc.Add(a, b));
}
[DataTestMethod]
[DynamicData(nameof(GetTestData), DynamicDataSourceType.Method)]
public void Add_DynamicData(int a, int b, int expected)
{
Assert.AreEqual(expected, _calc.Add(a, b));
}
private static IEnumerable<object[]> GetTestData()
{
yield return new object[] { 1, 2, 3 };
yield return new object[] { 10, -5, 5 };
}
Assertions
Assert.AreEqual(expected, actual);
Assert.AreNotEqual(unexpected, actual);
Assert.IsTrue(condition);
Assert.IsFalse(condition);
Assert.IsNull(obj);
Assert.IsNotNull(obj);
Assert.IsInstanceOfType(obj, typeof(MyClass));
Assert.ThrowsException<ArgumentException>(() => Method());
CollectionAssert.Contains(list, item);
CollectionAssert.AreEquivalent(expected, actual);
StringAssert.Contains(str, "substring");
StringAssert.StartsWith(str, "prefix");
StringAssert.Matches(str, new Regex(@"\d+"));
Lifecycle
[AssemblyInitialize] → Once per assembly (static)
[ClassInitialize] → Once per class (static)
[TestInitialize] → Before each test
[TestMethod] → Test
[TestCleanup] → After each test
[ClassCleanup] → Once after class (static)
[AssemblyCleanup] → Once after assembly (static)
Categories
[TestMethod, TestCategory("Smoke")]
public void QuickTest() { }
[TestMethod, Ignore("Bug #456")]
public void SkippedTest() { }
[TestMethod, Timeout(5000)]
public void TimedTest() { }
Setup: dotnet add package MSTest.TestFramework MSTest.TestAdapter Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk
Run: dotnet test or dotnet test --filter "TestCategory=Smoke"
Deep Patterns
See reference/playbook.md for production-grade patterns:
| Section | What You Get |
|---|---|
| §1 Project Setup | .csproj deps, .runsettings with parallel + coverage config |
| §2 Test Patterns | TestMethod, DataTestMethod, DynamicData, exception testing |
| §3 FluentAssertions | AssertionScope, async exceptions, collection assertions |
| §4 Class & Assembly Initialize | Testcontainers, shared expensive setup, global config |
| §5 WebApplicationFactory | API integration tests with in-memory DB |
| §6 Bogus Test Data | Faker patterns for realistic data generation |
| §7 TestContext & Logging | Diagnostic output, categories, timeouts |
| §8 CI/CD Integration | GitHub Actions with coverage reporting and thresholds |
| §9 Debugging Table | 12 common problems with causes and fixes |
| §10 Best Practices | 14-item production checklist |
FAQ
What does the mstest-skill skill do?
Generates MSTest tests in C. Microsoft's built-in testing framework for .NET. Use when user mentions "MSTest", "[TestMethod]", "[TestClass]", "Assert.AreEqual". Triggers on: "MSTest", "[TestMethod]", "[TestClass]", "Microsoft test framework".
How do I install mstest-skill?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/lambdatest/agent-skills --skill mstest-skill 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/mstest-skill/ (personal) or .claude/skills/mstest-skill/ (project).
Which AI agents can use mstest-skill?
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 mstest-skill 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 mstest-skill?
It is published by lambdatest in lambdatest/agent-skills. It has 199 recorded installs.
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