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Test Guard

Test Guard is an agent skill (a SKILL.md file) from amElnagdy/guard-skills. Review generated or changed test code against universal testing rules before it ships. It works with Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and OpenCode and has 1,260 GitHub stars across a repository of 2 listed skills.

github.com/amElnagdy/guard-skills/skills/test-guard (opens in a new tab)

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Claude

Claude Code loads skills from ~/.claude/skills/ (all projects) or .claude/skills/ (one project):

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/amElnagdy/guard-skills.git
cp -r guard-skills/skills/test-guard ~/.claude/skills/test-guard   # personal, or .claude/skills in a project

In the Claude apps, zip the test-guard folder and upload it under Customize > Skills > + > Upload a skill (code execution must be on).

ChatGPT / Codex

Codex reads skills from .agents/skills/ in a repo or ~/.agents/skills/ for every project:

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/amElnagdy/guard-skills.git
cp -r guard-skills/skills/test-guard .agents/skills/test-guard   # repo; ~/.agents/skills for all projects

Standalone skills also load in the ChatGPT desktop app.

Cursor

Cursor loads skills from .cursor/skills/ (or ~/.cursor/skills/) and also reads .claude/skills/:

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/amElnagdy/guard-skills.git
cp -r guard-skills/skills/test-guard .cursor/skills/test-guard   # project; ~/.cursor/skills for all projects

Source (checked Oct 7, 2026): code.claude.com/docs/en/skills (opens in a new tab), support.claude.com/en/articles/12512180-using-skills-in-claude (opens in a new tab), learn.chatgpt.com/docs/build-skills (opens in a new tab), cursor.com/docs/context/skills (opens in a new tab)

What this skill does

Review generated or changed test code against universal testing rules before it ships. Best used reactively after an agent writes, edits, generates, or refactors tests, before presenting, committing, or merging them. Use for pytest (test.py, test.py), PHPUnit/Pest (Test.php), Jest/Vitest (.test.ts, .spec.js), Go (test.go), files under tests/, tests/, or spec/, and review requests like 'write tests for X', 'add tests', 'test this', 'review these tests', or PR diffs containing tests.

When it triggers

  • Use for pytest (test.
  • USE for production or implementation code review (use clean-code-guard), CI or test-runner configuration, running or debugging tests, or general architecture discussion.

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FAQ

Test Guard FAQ

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What is the Test Guard skill?

Test Guard is an agent skill (a SKILL.md file) from amElnagdy/guard-skills. Review generated or changed test code against universal testing rules before it ships. It works with Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and OpenCode and has 1,260 GitHub stars across a repository of 2 listed skills. Its SKILL.md lives at github.com/amElnagdy/guard-skills/skills/test-guard.

How do I install the Test Guard skill?

Copy the test-guard folder (the one containing SKILL.md) into ~/.claude/skills/ for Claude Code, .agents/skills/ for Codex or .cursor/skills/ for Cursor. The agent picks it up automatically when a task matches its description.

Is the Test Guard skill free?

Yes. The repository is open source under the MIT license.

Is Test Guard maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Jul 4, 2026. appsgit only lists skills from repositories with a commit in the last six months.