pytest-setup

Auto-activates on: "set up pytest", "configure pytest", "install pytest", "setup test framework", "configure testing"

Description

This skill provides step-by-step instructions for setting up pytest with coverage reporting and watch mode in Python projects. It includes fallback logic for unconfigured environments and covers multiple package managers.

What It Does

• Installs pytest, pytest-cov, and pytest-watch
• Creates proper test directory structure
• Configures pytest.ini or pyproject.toml
• Sets up shared fixtures in conftest.py
• Provides troubleshooting for common issues

Tech Stack Coverage

• Package Managers: pip, Poetry, Pipenv, conda
• Config Formats: pytest.ini, pyproject.toml
• Python Versions: 3.8+

Usage Example

When a user types:

"I need to set up pytest with coverage in this project"

The skill will automatically activate and guide them through:

1. Installing pytest and extensions
2. Creating test directory structure
3. Configuring pytest
4. Creating sample tests
5. Running tests with coverage

Related Skills

• run-tests - Execute tests once configured
• debug-test-failures - Debug failing tests
• code-formatting - Format code with black/ruff

Maintenance Notes

• Keep pytest version recommendations current
• Update configuration examples with latest best practices
• Add new troubleshooting patterns as discovered