Master Bash Automated Testing System (Bats) for comprehensive shell script testing. Use when writing tests for shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, or requiring test-driven development of shell utilities.
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Bats Testing Patterns
Comprehensive guidance for writing comprehensive unit tests for shell scripts using Bats (Bash Automated Testing System), including test patterns, fixtures, and best practices for production-grade shell testing.
Use this skill when
Writing unit tests for shell scripts
Implementing TDD for scripts
Setting up automated testing in CI/CD pipelines
Testing edge cases and error conditions
Validating behavior across shell environments
Do not use this skill when
The project does not use shell scripts
You need integration tests beyond shell behavior
The goal is only linting or formatting
Instructions
Confirm shell dialects and supported environments.
Set up a test structure with helpers and fixtures.
Write tests for exit codes, output, and side effects.
Add setup/teardown and run tests in CI.
If detailed examples are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md.
Resources
resources/implementation-playbook.md for detailed patterns and examples.
