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Update Tests

Review and update test coverage using TDD/BDD methodology with quality validation. Generates tests for changed code.

Type
Slash Command
GitHub stars
339
License
MIT
Repo last updated
Sep 24, 2026

What Update Tests is

Update Tests is a slash command published in the athola/claude-night-market repository on GitHub, which has about 339 stars. The repository describes itself as: “23 Claude Code plugins: TDD enforcement hooks, git/PR workflows, spec-driven development, code review, project lifecycle, fix-from-error, maintenance automation, context optimization, research, and multi-LLM delegation. 186 skills, 128 commands, 54 agents.”

A slash command is a reusable prompt saved as a markdown file and run by typing its name after a slash. In Claude Code, custom commands have been merged into skills: a file in .claude/commands/ and a skill folder in .claude/skills/ both create the same kind of command, and existing command files keep working.

Update Tests gives you a repeatable way to run the same instructions without retyping them, optionally with arguments.

How to install Update Tests

Claude Code

  1. Download update-tests.md from the repository.
  2. Save it to ~/.claude/commands/ (all projects) or .claude/commands/ (one project). As a skill, you can instead save it as ~/.claude/skills/<name>/SKILL.md.
  3. Run it by typing / followed by its name.

Claude Cowork

  1. Turn the command into a skill: create a folder with the file saved as SKILL.md and zip it.
  2. In Customize → Skills, click +, then upload the ZIP.
  3. Run it from any task with / and the skill name.

New to extending Cowork? Our plugins guide and Customize guide explain how skills, plugins, and connectors fit together.

Inside the source file

An excerpt from plugins/sanctum/commands/update-tests.md, shared under the repository's MIT license. Read the full file on GitHub.

To update tests following TDD/BDD principles with meta dogfooding, load skills in order:

  1. Run Skill(sanctum:git-workspace-review) to capture change context and complete its TodoWrite items.
  2. Run Skill(test-updates) and follow the detailed workflow:
  • Discovery: Analyze codebase for test gaps and changes
  • Generation: Create new tests using TDD principles
  • Enhancement: Apply BDD patterns to existing tests
  • Validation: Run quality assurance checks

When To Use

Use this command when you need to:

  • Tests need updates after code changes
  • Improving test coverage with TDD/BDD patterns

When NOT To Use

  • Simple changes that don't need the full workflow
  • Work already completed through another sanctum command

Workflow

Discovery Phase

  • detailed scan of codebase for test coverage gaps
  • Git-based change detection for recent modifications
  • Targeted analysis when specific paths provided
  • Priority scoring based on impact and risk

Test Generation

  • Write failing tests first (RED phase)
  • Generate scaffolding for new code
  • Apply TDD discipline strictly
  • Follow meta dogfooding principles

Enhancement

  • Transform basic tests to BDD style
  • Add edge cases and error scenarios
  • Improve test organization and clarity
  • Apply consistent patterns

Quality Validation

  • Static analysis for code quality
  • Dynamic test execution verification
  • Coverage and mutation metrics
  • Peer review checklist generation

Usage Examples

Full Test Suite Update

# Update entire test suite
Skill(test-updates)

# With git context
Skill(sanctum:git-workspace-review)
Skill(test-updates) --detailed

Targeted Updates

# Update tests for specific module
Skill(test-updates) --target src/sanctum/agents

# Update specific test file
Skill(test-updates) --target tests/test_commit_messages.py

# Update for recent changes only
Skill(test-updates) --changes-only

TDD for New Features

# Apply TDD to new code
Skill(test-updates) --tdd-only --target new_feature.py

# Generate test scaffolding
Skill(test-updates) --scaffold-only --target src/new_module/

Quality Gates

Before completing, validate:

  • All tests follow BDD patterns
  • Coverage meets minimum standards (85% line, 80% branch)
  • Mutation score is acceptable (>80%)
  • Tests are independent and fast
  • Documentation is clear and detailed

Manual Execution

If skills cannot be loaded, follow these steps:

  1. Analyze Changes
   git status
   git diff --name-only HEAD~1
   find src -name "*.py" -exec wc -l {} \;
  1. Run Coverage Analysis
   uv run pytest --cov=src --cov-report=term-missing
  1. Apply TDD
  • Write failing test first
  • Implement minimal code to pass
  • Refactor for clarity
  1. Add BDD Patterns
  • Use Given/When/Then structure
  • Add descriptive test names
  • Include edge cases
  1. Validate Quality
   uv run ruff check tests/
   uv run mypy tests/
   uv run pytest -v

Integration with CI/CD

The command integrates with CI/CD pipelines:

  • Pre-commit validation
  • Pull request checks
  • Coverage reporting
  • Quality gate enforcement

Meta Dogfooding

This command practices what it preaches:

  • Its own tests follow strict TDD
  • Uses BDD patterns for behavior clarity
  • Validates quality continuously
  • Serves as a living example of best practices

Before you install

  • Read the whole file first. Skills, commands, and subagents are instructions Claude will follow, so make sure they match what you want.
  • Check which tools, scripts, or MCP servers it uses. Local servers and scripts run with your permissions.
  • Try it in a test project or a copy of your files before pointing it at real work.
  • Pin the version you tested, and review changes before updating.
  • Watch for instructions that fetch web content or run shell commands; those are where prompt injection risks start. See our prompt injection guide.

FAQ

What is Update Tests?

Update Tests is a slash command for Claude Code and Claude Cowork from the athola/claude-night-market repository on GitHub. Review and update test coverage using TDD/BDD methodology with quality validation. Generates tests for changed code.

How do I install Update Tests in Claude Code?

Download update-tests.md from the repository. Save it to ~/.claude/commands/ (all projects) or .claude/commands/ (one project). As a skill, you can instead save it as ~/.claude/skills/<name>/SKILL.md. Run it by typing / followed by its name.

Can I use Update Tests in Claude Cowork?

Turn the command into a skill: create a folder with the file saved as SKILL.md and zip it. In Customize → Skills, click +, then upload the ZIP. Run it from any task with / and the skill name.

Is Update Tests safe to install?

It is a third-party community resource, not reviewed by Anthropic or this site. Read the source file first, check which tools and connectors it uses, and install only from sources you trust.

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