# typescript-e2e-testing

Guides Claude Code and other tools through setting up, writing, and debugging E2E tests for TypeScript and NestJS using Jest, Supertest, and Docker.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 2300 installs · ★ 19
- Author: bmad-labs
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/bmad-labs/skills/tree/HEAD/skills/typescript-e2e-testing/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-22
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/typescript-e2e-testing

## What it does

The skill organizes testing into six distinct workflows: setup, test writing with Given-When-Then patterns, review, sequential running, debugging, and test suite optimization. Before editing any test files, the agent must read the corresponding workflow file and follow its sequential checkpoints.

Instead of relying strictly on mocks, tests execute against real Docker infrastructure covering Kafka, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis. The knowledge base includes specific test helpers for managing Kafka pre-subscription isolation and database cleanup routines, along with external API mocking recipes via MSW or Nock.

Docker must be running locally before executing test workflows. Without an active Docker daemon, containers cannot boot and sequential runs will fail immediately.

## Requirements
- Works with: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bmad-labs/skills --skill typescript-e2e-testing -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/typescript-e2e-testing/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/typescript-e2e-testing/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bmad-labs/skills --skill typescript-e2e-testing -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/typescript-e2e-testing/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bmad-labs/skills --skill typescript-e2e-testing -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/typescript-e2e-testing/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install bmad-labs/skills typescript-e2e-testing
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/typescript-e2e-testing/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bmad-labs/skills --skill typescript-e2e-testing -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/bmad-labs/skills --path skills/typescript-e2e-testing
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/typescript-e2e-testing/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bmad-labs/skills --skill typescript-e2e-testing -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/bmad-labs/skills/tree/HEAD/skills/typescript-e2e-testing/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- configure E2E testing infrastructure for NestJS projects
- write integration tests following the Given-When-Then pattern
- isolate Kafka or Redpanda topics during test runs
- debug and resolve flaky database and queue tests
- optimize execution time for slow E2E test suites

## Example prompts
- Set up docker-compose and Jest configuration for E2E testing in this NestJS service
- Write an e2e-spec.ts test for user checkout using the Given-When-Then structure and Redis caching
- Debug failing integration tests in test/e2e/orders.e2e-spec.ts and fix database cleanup

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: typescript-e2e-testing
description: E2E and integration testing for TypeScript/NestJS projects using Jest, supertest, and real infrastructure via Docker (Kafka, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis) with the Given-When-Then pattern. Use whenever the user is working on `.e2e-spec.ts` files or anything under `test/e2e/`, or asks to set up, write, review, run, debug, or optimize E2E or integration tests — including flaky tests, docker-compose for tests, Kafka/Redpanda consumers, test isolation, or GWT compliance.
---

# E2E Testing Skill

E2E testing validates complete workflows from user perspective, using real infrastructure via Docker.

---

## Workflows

For comprehensive step-by-step guidance, use the appropriate workflow:

| Workflow | When to Use |
|----------|-------------|
| [Setup E2E Test](workflows/setup/workflow.md) | Setting up E2E infrastructure for a new or existing project |
| [Writing E2E Test](workflows/writing/workflow.md) | Creating new E2E test cases with proper GWT pattern |
| [Review E2E Test](workflows/review/workflow.md) | Reviewing existing tests for quality and correctness |
| [Running E2E Test](workflows/running/workflow.md) | Executing tests with proper verification |
| [Debugging E2E Test](workflows/debugging/workflow.md) | Systematically fixing failing tests |
| [Optimize E2E Test](workflows/optimize/workflow.md) | Improving test suite performance |

## Workflow Selection Guide

**IMPORTANT**: Before starting any E2E testing task, identify the user's intent and load the appropriate workflow.

### Detect User Intent → Select Workflow

| User Says / Wants | Workflow to Load | File |
|-------------------|------------------|------|
| "Set up E2E tests", "configure docker-compose", "add E2E to project", "create test helpers" | **Setup** | `workflows/setup/workflow.md` |
| "Write E2E tests", "add integration tests", "test this endpoint", "create e2e-spec" | **Writing** | `workflows/writing/workflow.md` |
| "Review E2E tests", "check test quality", "audit tests", "is this test correct?" | **Reviewing** | `workflows/review/workflow.md` |
| "Run E2E tests", "execute tests", "start docker and test", "check if tests pass" | **Running** | `workflows/running/workflow.md` |
| "Fix E2E tests", "debug tests", "tests are failing", "flaky test", "connection error" | **Debugging** | `workflows/debugging/workflow.md` |
| "Speed up E2E tests", "optimize tests", "tests are slow", "reduce test time" | **Optimizing** | `workflows/optimize/workflow.md` |

### Workflow Execution Protocol

1. **ALWAYS load the workflow file first** - Read the full workflow before taking action
2. **Follow each step in order** - Complete checkpoints before proceeding
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