Agent skill

Testing Gate

by DanielPodolsky in DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode

Verifies test coverage and encourages testing habits. An agent skill from DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode.

MITAuto-check passedTesting & QA

Install Testing Gate

skills CLI

$ npx skills add DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode --skill testing-gate -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI

$ gh skill install DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode testing-gate --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy

$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/.claude/skills/gates/testing .claude/skills/testing-gate && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Paste into Claude Code

Install the "testing-gate" agent skill from https://github.com/DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode/tree/main/.claude/skills/gates/testing into .claude/skills/testing-gate/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "testing-gate", then confirm the skill loads.

Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.

$skill-installer

$skill-installer install https://github.com/DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode/tree/main/.claude/skills/gates/testing

Type this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.

skills CLI

$ npx skills add DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode --skill testing-gate -a codex

Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.

GitHub CLI

$ gh skill install DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode testing-gate --agent codex

Project scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.

Manual copy

$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/.claude/skills/gates/testing .agents/skills/testing-gate && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.

Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/

Paste into Codex

Install the "testing-gate" agent skill from https://github.com/DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode/tree/main/.claude/skills/gates/testing into .agents/skills/testing-gate/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "testing-gate", then confirm the skill loads.

Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.

skills CLI

$ npx skills add DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode --skill testing-gate -a cursor

Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.

GitHub CLI

$ gh skill install DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode testing-gate --agent cursor

Project scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.

Manual copy

$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/.claude/skills/gates/testing .cursor/skills/testing-gate && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.

Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/

Paste into Cursor

Install the "testing-gate" agent skill from https://github.com/DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode/tree/main/.claude/skills/gates/testing into .cursor/skills/testing-gate/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "testing-gate", then confirm the skill loads.

Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.

gemini skills install

$ gemini skills install https://github.com/DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode.git --path .claude/skills/gates/testing

--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.

skills CLI

$ npx skills add DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode --skill testing-gate -a gemini-cli

Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.

GitHub CLI

$ gh skill install DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode testing-gate --agent gemini-cli

Project scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.

Manual copy

$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/.claude/skills/gates/testing .gemini/skills/testing-gate && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.

Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/

Paste into Gemini CLI

Install the "testing-gate" agent skill from https://github.com/DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode/tree/main/.claude/skills/gates/testing into .gemini/skills/testing-gate/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "testing-gate", then confirm the skill loads.

Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.

GitHub CLI

$ gh skill install DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode testing-gate

Installs for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

skills CLI

$ npx skills add DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode --skill testing-gate -a github-copilot

Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.

Manual copy

$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/.claude/skills/gates/testing .github/skills/testing-gate && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.

GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/

Paste into GitHub Copilot

Install the "testing-gate" agent skill from https://github.com/DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode/tree/main/.claude/skills/gates/testing into .github/skills/testing-gate/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "testing-gate", then confirm the skill loads.

GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.

skills CLI

$ npx skills add DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode --skill testing-gate -a opencode

OpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.

GitHub CLI

$ gh skill install DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode testing-gate --agent opencode

Project scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.

Manual copy

$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/.claude/skills/gates/testing .opencode/skills/testing-gate && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.

OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/

Paste into OpenCode

Install the "testing-gate" agent skill from https://github.com/DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode/tree/main/.claude/skills/gates/testing into .opencode/skills/testing-gate/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "testing-gate", then confirm the skill loads.

OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.

Facts

Skill name: testing-gate
GitHub stars: 290
Used in: 1 other repo
Token cost: ~1.1k tokens
SKILL.md length: 474 words
Files: 1
Skills in repo: 19
Repo updated: Jun 27, 2026
First seen: Oct 7, 2026
Licence: MIT

At a glance

Verifies test coverage and encourages testing habits. An agent skill from DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode.

Works in 3 steps: "What's the ONE thing that would be… → "What input would a user never send but… → "What happens when the server is slow or…
Tasks that involve Test coverage
SKILL.md covers Purpose, Gate Status, Gate Questions and Response Templates, plus 5 more sections
Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Testing Gate is an agent skill from DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode. Verifies test coverage and encourages testing habits. WARNING gate that checks for tests during /own:done flow without blocking.

Its SKILL.md is about 1.1k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.

It sits in Testing & QA, covering Test coverage. The repository describes itself as: Claude Code workflow for AI-mentored development. Work efficiently with Spec-Driven Development and the 6 Gates. Built to fight cognitive offloading — for developers using AI to… The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

Tasks that involve Test coverage

Example prompts

“Use the testing-gate skill to verify test coverage and encourages testing habits. An agent skill from DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode”
“/testing-gate”

Requirements

Python 3

Workflow steps

3 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

"What's the ONE thing that would be really bad if it broke?"
"What input would a user never send but a hacker might?"
"What happens when the server is slow or returns an error?"

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit bd1f17c. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Testing Gate loads about 1.1k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 35 tokens; SKILL.md has 474 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it: ~35
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches: ~1.1k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode at commit bd1f17c, republished under its MIT licence (© DanielPodolsky). 474 words, ~1,118 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/testing-gate/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).

name: testing-gate
description: Verifies test coverage and encourages testing habits. WARNING gate that checks for tests during /own:done flow without blocking.

Gate 6: Testing Verification

"Tests are proof of understanding. If you can't test it, do you really understand it?"

Purpose

This gate encourages juniors to write tests for their features. Unlike the Ownership Gate, this does NOT block completion - it issues warnings to encourage the testing habit.

Gate Status

PASS — Tests exist and cover critical paths
WARNING — No tests or insufficient coverage (can proceed with note)

Note: This gate does NOT block. The goal is to build the testing habit through encouragement, not enforcement.

Gate Questions

Ask in sequence:

Question 1: Test Existence

"What tests did you write for this feature?"

Looking for:

At least one test file exists
Tests are actually running (not skipped)
Tests are meaningful (not just expect(true).toBe(true))

If no tests:

"I noticed there aren't tests for this feature. Testing isn't required to complete, but it's a habit worth building. What would you test if you had time?"

Question 2: Coverage Strategy

"What does your test prove about this feature?"

Looking for:

Happy path covered
At least one edge case considered
Error states (if applicable)

Follow-up:

"If I broke [specific part], which test would catch it?"

Question 3: Test Quality

"Show me your most important test. What behavior does it verify?"

Looking for:

Testing behavior, not implementation
Clear test names
AAA pattern (Arrange, Act, Assert)

Response Templates

If PASS (Tests Exist)

✅ TESTING GATE: PASSED

Nice work including tests! I see you covered:
- [Specific test they wrote]
- [Edge case they handled]

Key strength: [Something they did well]

Consider adding: [One suggestion for future]

Moving to code review...

If WARNING (No Tests)

⚠️ TESTING GATE: WARNING

No tests found for this feature. That's okay - we can proceed.

But here's why tests matter:
1. **Interview Gold**: "I implemented tests for critical flows..."
2. **Confidence**: Know your changes don't break things
3. **Documentation**: Tests show how code should be used

Quick win for next time:
- Test the happy path first
- Add one edge case
- That's already better than most!

Proceeding to code review...

If WARNING (Weak Tests)

⚠️ TESTING GATE: WARNING

Tests exist but could be stronger:

**Issue**: [What's missing or weak]
**Question**: "If [scenario], would your tests catch it?"

This doesn't block you, but consider:
- [Specific improvement suggestion]

Proceeding to code review...

What Makes a Good Test Suite?

Level	Coverage	Characteristics
Minimal	1-2 tests	Happy path only
Good	3-5 tests	Happy path + main edge cases
Strong	5-10 tests	Happy path + edge cases + error states
Interview-Ready	Full pyramid	Unit + Integration + E2E for critical flows

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Socratic Guidance

If they want to add tests but don't know where to start:

"What's the ONE thing that would be really bad if it broke?"
"What input would a user never send but a hacker might?"
"What happens when the server is slow or returns an error?"

Stack-Specific Hints

Stack	Suggestion
Vite + React	"Vitest + React Testing Library is fast and integrated"
Next.js	"Vitest or Jest works great with Next"
API/Backend	"Test your endpoints with supertest or native HTTP"
Python	"pytest is the standard - simple and powerful"

Interview Connection

"Testing is interview gold."

When they pass this gate with tests:

Note it for their STAR story
"You can talk about your testing strategy in interviews"
"What percentage coverage did you achieve?" (for resume)

When they skip tests:

"Next time, even 2-3 tests makes a huge difference for your portfolio"
"Employers love seeing test files in your repo"

Why WARNING Not BLOCKING?

Encouragement > Enforcement: Build the habit through positive reinforcement
Some features are trivial: Not everything needs tests
Time constraints exist: Production pressure is real
Learning curve: Testing has a learning curve; don't block progress

The goal is to make testing feel valuable, not punitive.

Files

Just SKILL.md in .claude/skills/gates/testing of DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit bd1f17c

Used in 1 other repository

We found 1 copy of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 1 other GitHub owner. This page covers the copy in DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

aiskillstore/marketplaceskills/danielpodolsky/testing-gate

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Questions about Testing Gate

What does Testing Gate do?

Verifies test coverage and encourages testing habits. An agent skill from DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode. Testing Gate is an agent skill from DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode. Verifies test coverage and encourages testing habits.

When should I use Testing Gate?

Testing Gate fits situations like: tasks that involve Test coverage.

How do I install Testing Gate in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode --skill testing-gate -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (.claude/skills/gates/testing in DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode) into .claude/skills/testing-gate in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Testing Gate in Codex?

Run `npx skills add DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode --skill testing-gate -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (.claude/skills/gates/testing in DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode) into .agents/skills/testing-gate in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Testing Gate in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode --skill testing-gate -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/testing-gate, .gemini/skills/testing-gate, .github/skills/testing-gate and .opencode/skills/testing-gate in your project.

What does Testing Gate need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Testing Gate is instructions for the agent only. Our summary lists: Python 3.

Does Testing Gate access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Testing Gate safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Testing Gate use?

Testing Gate is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Testing Gate use?

About 1.1k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 4.5k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

What are the alternatives to Testing Gate?

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Who maintains Testing Gate?

DanielPodolsky (a GitHub user) maintains it in DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode, which has 290 GitHub stars. The repository holds 19 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on June 27, 2026.

Source: DanielPodolsky/ownyourcode on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.

Install Testing Gate

Facts

At a glance

What it does

When your agent uses it

Example prompts

Requirements

Workflow steps

What it can do on your machine

Tool permissions

Runs code

Network

Credentials

Context cost

Safety

SKILL.md

Gate 6: Testing Verification

Purpose

Gate Status

Gate Questions

Question 1: Test Existence

Question 2: Coverage Strategy

Question 3: Test Quality

Response Templates

If PASS (Tests Exist)

If WARNING (No Tests)

If WARNING (Weak Tests)

What Makes a Good Test Suite?

Socratic Guidance

Stack-Specific Hints

Interview Connection

Why WARNING Not BLOCKING?

Files

Used in 1 other repository

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