test-driven-development
About
This Claude Skill enforces strict test-driven development by requiring you to write failing tests first before any implementation code. It follows the RED/GREEN/REFACTOR cycle where you write a test, verify it fails, write minimal code to pass, then refactor. Use this skill for all new features, bug fixes, and behavior changes to ensure test-first development practices.
Quick Install
Claude Code
Recommendednpx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm -a claude-code/plugin add https://github.com/bobmatnyc/claude-mpmgit clone https://github.com/bobmatnyc/claude-mpm.git ~/.claude/skills/test-driven-developmentCopy and paste this command in Claude Code to install this skill
GitHub Repository
Frequently asked questions
What is the test-driven-development skill?
test-driven-development is a Claude Skill by bobmatnyc. Skills package instructions and resources that Claude loads on demand, so Claude can perform test-driven-development-related tasks without extra prompting.
How do I install test-driven-development?
Use the install commands on this page: add test-driven-development to Claude Code as a plugin, or clone its repository into your skills directory, then restart Claude so it picks up the skill.
What category does test-driven-development belong to?
test-driven-development is in the testing category, tagged tdd, testing, red-green-refactor and test-first.
Is test-driven-development free to use?
Yes. test-driven-development is listed on AIMCP and free to install. It runs inside Claude, so no separate service account is required to use the skill itself.
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