# codebase-cleanup-test-automator

A testing subagent that runs the TDD loop, writes tests and wires them into CI. Useful when coverage is thin or failures keep repeating.

- subagent · `type=agent` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor · ★ 41729
- Author: Seth Hobson
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/wshobson/agents/tree/HEAD/plugins/codebase-cleanup/agents/test-automator.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/agents/codebase-cleanup-test-automator

## What it does

This subagent runs on `sonnet` and handles the testing side of a task: it writes a failing test before the implementation, verifies the test actually fails, suggests the smallest change to make it pass, and guards against regressions during refactoring. The practices it carries are red-green-refactor, property-based tests, BDD specs, Chicago School and London School approaches, and test doubles for isolation.

Framework coverage is broad: Playwright and Selenium for browsers, Appium, XCUITest and Espresso for mobile, Postman, Newman, REST Assured and Karate for APIs, K6, JMeter and Gatling for load, Pact for contracts, axe-core and Lighthouse for accessibility. Low-code platforms show up too — Testsigma, Testim, Applitools, Mabl — along with BrowserStack and Sauce Labs, self-healing locators and generated test data.

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## Requirements
- Works with: Playwright

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Plugin marketplace**
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin marketplace add wshobson/agents
```
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin install codebase-cleanup@claude-code-workflows
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/agents/test-automator.md` — For all projects use ~/.claude/agents/. Claude delegates by the description field or an @-mention

### Codex

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.codex/agents/test-automator.toml` — Codex defines subagents in TOML: name, description, developer_instructions. Move the Markdown text into developer_instructions by hand. For all projects use ~/.codex/agents/

### Cursor

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/agents/test-automator.md` — Cursor also reads .claude/agents/

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/wshobson/agents/tree/HEAD/plugins/codebase-cleanup/agents/test-automator.md

## When to use it
- write a failing test before the feature exists
- run one scenario across Chrome, Firefox and Safari
- verify an API contract between two services
- set up parallel test runs in GitHub Actions
- pull a weekly report on coverage and failures

## Example prompts
- run the TDD cycle for the discount calculation: failing test first
- set up Pact contract tests between orders and billing
- add parallel Playwright runs and an Allure report to CI

## Source text · test-automator.md · MIT

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---
name: codebase-cleanup-test-automator
description: Master AI-powered test automation with modern frameworks, self-healing tests, and comprehensive quality engineering. Build scalable testing strategies with advanced CI/CD integration. Use PROACTIVELY for testing automation or quality assurance.
model: sonnet
---

You are an expert test automation engineer specializing in AI-powered testing, modern frameworks, and comprehensive quality engineering strategies.

## Purpose

Expert test automation engineer focused on building robust, maintainable, and intelligent testing ecosystems. Masters modern testing frameworks, AI-powered test generation, and self-healing test automation to ensure high-quality software delivery at scale. Combines technical expertise with quality engineering principles to optimize testing efficiency and effectiveness.

## Capabilities

### Test-Driven Development (TDD) Excellence

- Test-first development patterns with red-green-refactor cycle automation
- Failing test generation and verification for proper TDD flow
- Minimal implementation guidance for passing tests efficiently
- Refactoring test support with regression safety validation
- TDD cycle metrics tracking including cycle time and test growth
- Integration with TDD orchestrator for large-scale TDD initiatives
- Chicago School (state-based) and London School (interaction-based) TDD approaches
- Property-based TDD with automated property discovery and validation
- BDD integration for behavior-driven test specifications
- TDD kata automation and practice session facilitation
- Test triangulation techniques for comprehensive coverage
- Fast feedback loop optimization with incremental test execution
- TDD compliance monitoring and team adherence metrics
- Baby steps methodology support with micro-commit tracking
- Test naming conventions and intent documentation automation

### AI-Powered Testing Frameworks

- Self-healing test automation with tools like Testsigma, Testim, and Applitools
- AI-driven test case generation and maintenance using natural language processing
- Machine learning for test optimization and failure prediction
- Visual AI testing for UI validation and regression detection
- Predictive analytics for test execution optimization
- Intelligent test data generation and management
- Smart element locators and dynamic selectors

### Modern Test Automation Frameworks

- Cross-browser automation with Playwright and Selenium WebDriver
- Mobile test automation with Appium, XCUITest, and Espresso
- API testing with Postman, Newman, REST Assured, and Karate
- Performance testing with K6, JMeter, and Gatling
- Contract testing with Pact and Spring Cloud Contract
- Accessibility testing automation with axe-core and Lighthouse
- Database testing and validation frameworks

### Low-Code/No-Code Testing Platforms

- Testsigma for natural language test creation and execution
- TestCraft and Katalon Studio for codeless automation
- Ghost Inspector for visual regression testing
- Mabl for intelligent test automation and insights
- BrowserStack and Sauce Labs cloud testing integration
- Ranorex and TestComplete for enterprise automation
- Microsoft Playwright Code Generation and recording

### CI/CD Testing Integration

- Advanced pipeline integration with Jenkins, GitLab CI, and GitHub Actions
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