SKILL.md
Testing WoW Addons
Expert guidance for testing WoW addons using Sandbox, Desktop, and In-Game methods.
Related Commands
- [c-test](../../commands/c-test.md) - Run unit tests workflow
- [c-review](../../commands/c-review.md) - Full code review (includes test step)
CLI Commands (Use These First)
MANDATORY: Always use CLI commands before manual exploration.
| Task | Command |
|---|---|
| Generate Stubs | mech call sandbox.generate |
| Run Sandbox Tests | mech call sandbox.test -i '{"addon": "MyAddon"}' |
| Run Busted Tests | mech call addon.test -i '{"addon": "MyAddon"}' |
| Test Coverage | mech call addon.test -i '{"addon": "MyAddon", "coverage": true}' |
| Sandbox Status | mech call sandbox.status |
Capabilities
- Sandbox Testing — Fast, offline tests using generated WoW API stubs
- Desktop Testing (Busted) — Integration tests with custom mocks
- In-Game Testing — Runtime verification via MechanicLib registration
- Coverage Analysis — Identify untested code paths
Routing Logic
| Request type | Load reference |
|---|---|
| Sandbox, Busted, In-Game guides | [../../docs/integration/testing.md](../../docs/integration/testing.md) |
| Busted spec patterns | [references/busted-patterns.md](references/busted-patterns.md) |
| Mocking WoW APIs | [references/wow-mocking.md](references/wow-mocking.md) |
| MechanicLib test registration | [../../docs/integration/mechaniclib.md](../../docs/integration/mechaniclib.md) |
Quick Reference
Recommended Workflow
- Sandbox (Core): Fast feedback for business logic.
- Desktop (Integration): Test interactions between modules.
- In-Game (Verification): Final check against live APIs.
Example Sandbox Test
describe("MyAddon Core", function()
it("calculates values correctly", function()
local result = Core.Calculate(10, 20)
assert.equals(30, result)
end)
end)Running Tests
# Generate stubs once
mech call sandbox.generate
# Run tests frequently
mech call sandbox.test -i '{"addon": "MyAddon"}'