extension-testing

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide and reusable patterns for effectively testing VS Code extensions, ensuring their reliability and quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Unit Testing: Learn to test pure TypeScript logic using Mocha.
• Integration Testing: Understand how to test extension activation, commands, and VS Code API interactions with @vscode/test-electron.
• Mocking VS Code APIs: Discover techniques for isolating your code by mocking VS Code services.
• Use Case: You've developed a new VS Code extension and need to ensure all its commands function correctly and its core logic is robust before publishing.

Quick Start

Run the tests for your VS Code extension using the command npm test.