# 521-frameworks-micronaut-testing-unit-tests

Enforces unit testing standards for Micronaut apps: prefers fast Mockito tests without context boots and reserves @MicronautTest for HTTP or @MockBean setups.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 304 installs · ★ 456
- Author: Juan Antonio Breña Moral
- License: Apache-2.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/jabrena/plinth/tree/HEAD/skills/521-frameworks-micronaut-testing-unit-tests/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-21
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/521-frameworks-micronaut-testing-unit-tests

## What it does

This skill directs coding agents to write isolated tests with JUnit 5 and Mockito. Application context does not boot. The `@MicronautTest` annotation is reserved for cases needing `@MockBean` substitutions, `@Property` overrides, or embedded `HttpClient` checks.

Naming conventions divide suites: `*Test` runs in Surefire, while `*IT` belongs to Failsafe. The agent must run `./mvnw compile` before making edits. Build failures halt work instantly. Finishing the refactor requires running `./mvnw clean verify`.

Missing tools or broken builds prevent the agent from applying changes.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add jabrena/plinth --skill 521-frameworks-micronaut-testing-unit-tests -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/521-frameworks-micronaut-testing-unit-tests/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/521-frameworks-micronaut-testing-unit-tests/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add jabrena/plinth --skill 521-frameworks-micronaut-testing-unit-tests -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/521-frameworks-micronaut-testing-unit-tests/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add jabrena/plinth --skill 521-frameworks-micronaut-testing-unit-tests -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/521-frameworks-micronaut-testing-unit-tests/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install jabrena/plinth 521-frameworks-micronaut-testing-unit-tests
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/521-frameworks-micronaut-testing-unit-tests/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add jabrena/plinth --skill 521-frameworks-micronaut-testing-unit-tests -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/jabrena/plinth --path skills/521-frameworks-micronaut-testing-unit-tests
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/521-frameworks-micronaut-testing-unit-tests/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add jabrena/plinth --skill 521-frameworks-micronaut-testing-unit-tests -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/jabrena/plinth/tree/HEAD/skills/521-frameworks-micronaut-testing-unit-tests/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- replace unnecessary `@MicronautTest` usage with Mockito-first tests
- mock collaborator beans with `@MockBean` factory methods
- test embedded HTTP endpoints via `HttpClient` blocking calls
- separate unit and integration runs using `*Test` and `*IT` naming

## Example prompts
- Refactor OrderServiceTest to use MockitoExtension without starting the Micronaut context
- Create a parameterized test using @CsvSource for payload validation
- Mock the external payment client bean using @MockBean in this service test

## Source text · SKILL.md · Apache-2.0

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---
name: 521-frameworks-micronaut-testing-unit-tests
description: Use when you need to write unit tests for Micronaut applications — Mockito-first with @ExtendWith(MockitoExtension.class), @MicronautTest with @MockBean, HttpClient @Client(/) assertions, @Property overrides, @ParameterizedTest, and *Test vs *IT naming. For framework-agnostic Java use @131-java-testing-unit-testing. This should trigger for requests such as Add or improve unit tests in a Micronaut project; Reduce unnecessary @MicronautTest usage with Mockito-first tests; Write Mockito-first unit tests for Micronaut services; Mock Micronaut bean collaborators in unit tests; Review fast Micronaut tests without application context. Part of Plinth Toolkit
license: Apache-2.0
metadata:
  author: Juan Antonio Breña Moral
  version: 0.19.0
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# Micronaut Unit Testing

Apply fast testing strategies for Micronaut: Mockito-first, narrow @MicronautTest when HTTP or DI replacement is required.

**What is covered in this Skill?**

- Pure JUnit 5 + Mockito without container boot
- @MicronautTest with @MockBean factory methods for collaborators
- HttpClient blocking exchanges against the embedded server
- @Property for deterministic configuration in tests
- @ParameterizedTest with @CsvSource / @MethodSource
- Naming: *Test → Surefire; *IT → Failsafe when configured
- When to escalate to `@522`

**Scope:** Apply recommendations based on the reference rules and good/bad code examples.

## Constraints

Compile before test refactors; verify the full suite after.

- **MANDATORY**: Run `./mvnw compile` or `mvn compile` before applying any change
- **SAFETY**: If compilation fails, stop immediately
- **VERIFY**: Run `./mvnw clean verify` or `mvn clean verify` after applying improvements
- **BEFORE APPLYING**: Read the reference for detailed rules and examples
- **EDGE CASE**: If request scope is ambiguous, stop and ask a clarifying question before applying changes
- **EDGE CASE**: If required inputs, files, or tooling are missing, report what is missing and ask whether to proceed with setup guidance

## When to use this skill

- Add or improve unit tests in a Micronaut project
- Reduce unnecessary @MicronautTest usage with Mockito-first tests
- Write Mockito-first unit tests for Micronaut services
- Mock Micronaut bean collaborators in unit tests
- Review fast Micronaut tests without application context

## Workflow

1. **Read reference and assess project context**

Read `references/521-frameworks-micronaut-testing-unit-tests.md` and inspect the current project setup before proposing changes.

2. **Gather scope and decide target improvements**
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